Tell the Dam Truth

Rep. Harriet Hageman warned that California's aging infrastructure is fueling a clean water crisis, stressing the supply of the Colorado River. She argues that state decisions have hampered the agricultural sector by diverting irrigation water away from farming to meet municipal and industrial demands, creating national food security concerns. The issue involves opposition from environmental groups regarding new dam construction.

Rep. Harriet Hageman warned that aging infrastructure and environmental regulations in California are stressing the Colorado River, potentially threatening food supplies across the US. She argued that water has been diverted from agriculture to meet municipal demands, leading to a decline in California's ability to grow essential food and making food independence a national security issue.