President Trump directed federal agencies to increase water deliveries in California, prompting the Army Corps of Engineers to release billions of gallons from two dams. Despite knowing the water couldn't be effectively utilized in the Central Valley as requested, the Corps proceeded with the release, which caused concern among local water managers and environmentalists about flooding risks. Critics, including Ann Willis from American Rivers, termed the decision cavalier, wasteful, and dangerous, emphasizing that it risked endangering communities and creating unnecessary environmental damage. Later, the Corps scaled back the amount of water released due to local opposition.
The decision to release billions of gallons of water from California's dams as per Trump's directive raised concerns among local water managers about potential flooding risks.
Ann Willis criticized the Corps of Engineers for making a hasty decision to release water, suggesting it was wasteful and could endanger communities.
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