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I am deeply disappointed that the Bureau of Land Management has approved Cadiz's Right-of-Way application and pipeline permit without conducting the groundwater pumping and export impact review.
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This decision ignores a fundamental truth: a private company should not be allowed to mine groundwater from one of the driest regions in North America without a full accounting of the consequences. The Mojave Desert is not an inexhaustible resource, and the Tribal nations, communities, and ecosystems that depend on it deserve a rigorous review.
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I stand with the Tribal nations, community leaders, and advocates, who understand that the desert's water resources cannot be treated as a commodity to be exported for private gain.
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Posted On: July 20th 2026, 04:01 pm
I am deeply disappointed that the Bureau of Land Management has approved Cadiz's Right-of-Way application and pipeline permit without conducting the groundwater pumping and export impact review.

This decision ignores a fundamental truth: a private company should not be allowed to mine groundwater from one of the driest regions in North America without a full accounting of the consequences. The Mojave Desert is not an inexhaustible resource, and the Tribal nations, communities, and ecosystems that depend on it deserve a rigorous review.

I stand with the Tribal nations, community leaders, and advocates, who understand that the desert's water resources cannot be treated as a commodity to be exported for private gain.
Comments (10)
jaime_garza_ 3 days ago

jaime_garza_

🛑 S.T.O.P.P. 🛑 Stop Taxing Our Paycheck/Property. Petition to the Members of Congress. We, the undersigned California residents, respectfully urge you to provide meaningful tax relief by introducing and supporting legislation to end state income taxes on workers’ paychecks and eliminate property taxes on owner-occupied homes. California’s high cost of living has placed an enormous financial burden on working families, retirees, and homeowners. We believe hardworking Californians should be able to keep more of what they earn and enjoy the security of owning a home without the ongoing burden of property taxes. We ask you to put the financial well-being of your constituents first by pursuing responsible tax reform that makes California more affordable and strengthens families, homeownership, and economic opportunity. #stopp

dancinghighondragonfly 3 days ago

dancinghighondragonfly

Other than fodder for a social media post your letter does what exactly

healthebay 4 days ago

healthebay

Thank you, Dr. Ruiz

californianativeplantsociety 4 days ago

californianativeplantsociety

These ecosystems and the communities that care for them deserve better. Thank you for standing up for what’s right.

occoastkeeper 4 days ago

occoastkeeper

This boondoggle water project must be stopped!

totallynormalnews 5 days ago

totallynormalnews

You literally voted to send more money to Israel.

personalboundaries 5 days ago

personalboundaries

SHAME ON YOU for opposing Massie’s amendment in cutting off aid to Israel!! You are complicit, and I will no longer be supporting you.

timobayley 5 days ago

timobayley

Stay on them, Dr. Ruiz!

ismabrain 5 days ago

ismabrain

Wow a letter is so necessary! I’m sure this will stop them. Ponte a chambear for reals.

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