Trump Pushes for Delta Water Policy Reversal, Drawing Criticism

The former president's executive order aims to redirect more water south, but experts and officials challenge its accuracy and feasibility.

• President Trump signed an executive order titled 'Putting People Over Fish' to redirect more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to Southern California and Central Valley farms.
• The order seeks to reinstate 2019 water regulations from Trump's first administration, overriding Biden-Newsom policies that prioritize environmental protections and balance water needs.
• Critics, including scientists and environmental groups, argue the order is based on false premises and a misunderstanding of California's water systems.
• Southern California water agencies state that the region already has ample water supplies, contradicting Trump's claims of shortages affecting wildfire response.
• Supporters, such as the Westlands Water District, welcome the move, while others fear the rollback could harm endangered species like the Delta smelt and Chinook salmon.

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