Merced Times

On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, Congressman John Duarte and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a field hearing in Turlock, CA. The session will address California's water supply, government regulations, and the Valley’s impact on food security, grocery prices, and the local economy.

The event is titled “Water Abundance: Opportunities and Challenges in California.”

Members expected to attend include:

- U.S. Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.)

- Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.)

- U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.)

- U.S. Rep. Vince Fong (R-Calif.)

- U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.)

- U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.)

Additional members may also be present.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

10:30 a.m. PDT | Field Hearing

Location: Hotel Mission De Oro in the Ponce de Leon Room

Address: 13070 S Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322

12:30 p.m. PDT | Press Conference

Location: Hotel Mission De Oro

Address: 13070 S Highway 33, Santa Nella, CA 95322

The field hearing is open to the public and will be streamed live online.

Members of the media are requested to RSVP to Congressman Duarte’s Communications Director at Andrew.Patrick@mail.house.gov.