The Times-Standard - Congressman Thompson to hold farms, salmon summit today

U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson, John Garamendi, Jackie Speier and Jerry McNerney are joining farmers and fishermen to advocate for the protection of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta agriculture and the rebuilding of the West Coast's salmon runs.

The summit runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Antioch.

According to a press release from Thompson's office, Delta-dependent communities, jobs and families are at stake in the tug-of-war over California's water. The summit will focus on supporting policies that protect the Delta and its fish.

For updates, visit www.salmonwaternow.org.