[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING THE SAN LUIS CANAL COMPANY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the San Luis Canal 
Company (SLCC) during their centennial celebration. SLCC serves 
hundreds of landowners throughout Merced County, and we thank them for 
all of their hard work.
  In 1913, SLCC was established as a private mutual water company. SLCC 
is comprised of 45,000 acres between Los Banos and Dos Palos. They 
strive every day to protect the land by managing water resources 
efficiently and effectively. Currently, SLCC is working diligently to 
resolve the land subsidence issues throughout the Central Valley.
  SLCC has a long standing history of working with the neighboring 
water districts as well as communicating with the landowners in the 
area. Keeping the farmers involved and informed is extremely important 
to SLCC, so that all stakeholders can work to come up with solutions to 
the significant water issues.
  SLCC's focus on sustainable irrigation practices is both impressive 
and commendable. The conservation techniques undoubtedly contribute to 
maintaining the Central Valley's status as an agricultural leader. 
Farmers in the Valley feed our great nation, and SLCC is a vital 
component to ensuring the success of farmers throughout Merced County.
  In addition, SLCC manages some of the most substantial water projects 
in the State of California including the San Luis Canal. It is the 
largest earth-moving project in the Bureau of Reclamation's history. 
The Canal ranges from 8,350 to 13,100 cubic feet per second and extends 
102.5 miles.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the San 
Luis Canal Company as they celebrate this momentous occasion. Their 
outstanding service and dedication to the farmers and residents in our 
Central Valley must be honored.

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