Dear Mr. Brownell:
The Central Valley Clean Water Association (CVCWA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins to Establish Salinity Water Quality Objectives in the Lower San Joaquin River (LSJR Basin Plan Amendment). CVCWA is a nonprofit association of public agencies located within the Central Valley region that provide wastewater collection, treatment, and water recycling services to millions of Central Valley residents and businesses. We approach these matters with the perspective of balancing environmental and economic interests consistent with state and federal law. CVCWA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the LSJR Basin Plan Amendment and to offer language similar to that which has been developed for the State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Board) Bay-Delta Plan.