For Immediate Release
Contact: Elizabeth Jonasson
(559) 241-6233
Westlands Water District Statement on Congressman La Malfa’s Passing
Westlands Water District mourns the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa. A steadfast advocate for California’s agricultural communities throughout his years of service, Congressman LaMalfa championed policies that strengthened water reliability for farms and rural communities across California. He consistently elevated rural and farming issues at the state and federal levels and fought for common-sense reforms to reduce wildfire risk, increase storage capacity, and maximize water deliveries while protecting our state’s resources. His voice was instrumental in bipartisan efforts to secure critical water infrastructure investments and improve operational stability for the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
“As a farmer, Congressman LaMalfa understood that water is the lifeblood of the Valley that allows our farmers to feed the nation,” said Allison Febbo, General Manager of Westlands Water District. “His commitment to practical solutions and advocacy for growers and rural communities will leave a lasting impact.”
Westlands extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and honors his enduring legacy of service to the agricultural heart of California and our nation.
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About Westlands Water District
Westlands Water District is recognized as a world leader in agricultural water conservation and has served the farmers and rural communities on the west side of Fresno and Kings counties for more than seven decades. As stewards of one of California’s most precious natural resources, Westlands continually invests in conservation and champions farmers deploying innovative irrigation methods based on the best available technology.