[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 128 (Saturday, August 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




COMMENDING THE PLACER COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR FIFTY YEARS OF VISIONARY 
                        SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP

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                         HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2007

  Mr. DOOLITTLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Placer 
County Water Agency (PCWA) of Auburn, California in celebration of 50 
years of outstanding public service. Founded in 1957 as a result of the 
commitment of community leaders with an unusual sense of vision to 
develop and protect water resources within the County, the Agency has 
maintained the vision to address water resource needs across the 1,500 
square miles of Placer County.
  PCWA obtained federal and state licenses and permits and developed 
its Middle Fork American River Project which consists of two main 
reservoirs, a series of hydroelectric power plants and 24 miles of 
tunnels. The project, which was financed by the sale of electricity, 
today produces approximately one billion kilowatt hours of clean, green 
electricity annually.
  The Agency has assisted water districts, cities and acquired and 
upgraded previously existing and antiquated water systems in Placer 
County, enabling it to provide retail and wholesale water to needy 
areas within the County; provided financial assistance to water 
districts within the County for the conservation and development of 
water supplies and facilities; and continues to focus on preserving 
water quality and enacting water use efficiencies that ensure a safe 
and reliable water supply for the region.
  PCWA understands its role as an environmental steward to the 
watersheds of the County and continues to work in good faith with 
federal, state and local community stakeholders.
  Madam Speaker, I commend and congratulate the Board of Directors, 
management and employees of the Placer County Water Agency for 50 
successful years of vision, stewardship and dedicated service to the 
people of Placer County and for working to preserve the County's rich 
water resources while also working to provide clean, renewable energy 
for the benefit of future generations in Placer County.

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