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Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center
3953 Muscatel Avenue, Rosemead, California 91770
Tel: (626) 288-0811 Fax: (626) 288-2514
Executive Committee
President
Steve Chiang
LA Web
Vice Presidents
Paul Chen
Chen & Fan
Teddy Lu
TCD Development
Robert Oehler
Burritt Advisory Services
Dr. George Win
United Multi-Care
Health Center
Past President
James Wang
C H Auto
July 15, 2014
BDCP Comments
Ryan Wulff, NMFS
650 Capitol Mall, Suite 5-100
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Support Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) Alternative No. 4
Dear Mr. Wulff,
The Rosemead Chamber of Commerce supports the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and
specifically Alternative No. 4 as outlined in the Draft EIR/EIS.
Directors
Dr. Robert Bell
Pasadena City College
Marissa Castro-Salvati
Southern California Edison
Karen Chen
Adata, Inc.
Terry Cheng
Sky Link TV
Lori Craven-Doss
Brown’s Jewelry & Loan
Mirna de Lira Lopez
DLL Business Solutions
Chester Gee
Progressive Travel
Diana Herrera
Coldwell Banker Dynasty
Lawrence Lai
Palm Motel
Henry Lau
UFC Gym
Gina Maese
T.G.I. Friday’s
Elizabeth Martinez
Republic Services
Surendra Mehta
Subway
Caron Nunez
Lincoln Training Center
Joseph Su
Goldic International
Grace Tam
Wells Fargo
Chris Turner
Wal-mart
Amy Wu
Town Center Inn
The Chamber is encouraged by the release of the public draft of the plan and environmental
documents. The outcome of this multi-year effort reflects collaboration of public water
agencies, state and federal fish and wildlife agencies, business and agricultural stakeholders,
local governments and the public.
It is our opinion that Alternative No. 4, which provides for three northern intakes along the
Sacramento River, 9,000 cfs twin-tunnel system conveying water to the existing aqueduct,
coupled with a comprehensive habitat conservation plan, is best to meet California’s coequal goals of reliability and ecosystem restoration. This proposed tunnel system will
protect public water supplies from seismic risk and subsequent saltwater intrusion from San
Francisco Bay. The intakes will reduce conflicts between water systems and migrating fish
species. Habitat improvements will provide native species with the healthy ecosystem they
need to survive.
Rosemead Chamber supports the Bay Delta Conservation Plan -- and specifically
Alternative No. 4 -- as a workable proposal leading to an action plan offering seismic
protection, long-term supply reliability, critical habitat restoration, immediate job creation
and statewide economic sustainability.
Sincerely,
Helen Hua
CEO/Executive Director
cc: Federal and state officeholders within the organization’s jurisdiction