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ENS Resources Advances Landmark Water Project
Client: East Bay Municipal Utility District
For more than thirty years, community leaders in the northern California region discussed, debated, and ultimately faced off in court over a proposed water diversion from the American River. During periods of severe drought, East Bay counties faced potentially dire shortfalls in their water supply — which could have resulted in economic hardship and even water rationing. On the other side, citizens of Sacramento viewed the proposal as a water grab that would degrade a cherished city parkland. After a lengthy and contentious battle in both the courts of law and public opinion, the communities of Sacramento and the East Bay finally found common ground and launched the Freeport Regional Water Project, which is hailed as a model of regional cooperation. Embraced by environmentalists and government officials alike, the project creates a new water diversion system for the Sacramento River that will guarantee adequate water for customers in the entire region.
Although regional cooperation was essential for success, a project of this magnitude and complexity required the backing of federal decision makers. ENS Resources worked on behalf of its client, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), to gain the support of California Senators Boxer and Feinstein as well as key staff in the Clinton and Bush administrations. With the firm’s solid reputation as well as longtime relationships with elected officials, ENS Resources persuaded members of the California delegation to take an active role in shaping the final settlement. ENS Resources not only ensured the Freeport Project received vital and timely attention, but ultimately secured regulatory approval and federal funding assistance to ensure a successful outcome.
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