HomeMy WebLinkAboutSalinas Dam - City of SLO SUPPORT Letter
March 22, 2023
The Honorable Salud Carbajal
Member of Congress
2331 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Re: County of San Luis Obispo Community Project Funding Request – Salinas Dam Feasibility Study
Dear Congressman Carbajal:
On behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo, I write to express the City’s strong support for the County of
San Luis Obispo’s requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the Salinas Dam Feasibility Study.
Our community is reliant upon water from Salinas Reservoir to supply safe, reliable, affordable drinking
water to the City’s 47,545 residents who reside here today and also to future generations of community
members. Additionally, this water supply is critical in supporting regional operations such as the County
Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the County Airport, and various other operations that are critical to
the success of our region.
The proposed project is aimed at helping our City and the central coast region develop long-term
drought resiliency and maintain the high level of resiliency that is required in a state with varying
climatic conditions. Since the early 1940s the City has been reliant on water from Salinas Reservoir and
this water supply has helped the City endure periods of extended drought, maintaining the economic
vitality of not only the City but the entire County and Central Coast. Your support for this effort is greatly
appreciated.
We appreciate your consideration and thank you for your efforts on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Erica A. Stewart
Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo