San Joaquin Valley, CA - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor are meeting this afternoon with farmers at a Central Valley project site and with Latino farmworkers in the region to discuss ways to deal with the California drought and water supply issues. The tour of Del Bosque Farms is open to credentialed members of the media. A media availability will also follow the meeting in Mendota.
EVENT 1:
| What: | Tour of Del Bosque Farms with farmers and representatives of Westland Agricultural Service |
| When: | Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:15-2:15 PM PDT |
| Where: | 51481 West Shields Avenue, Firebaugh, CA |
EVENT 2:
| What: | Media availability, following a meeting with Mendota Mayor Robert Silva; Paul Rodriguez, chair of the California Latino Water Coalition; Mario Santoya, assistant general manager of the Friant Water Authority; and local farmers and coalition members |
| When: | Sunday, October 11, 2009, Media availability to begin at approximately 3:15 PM PDT |
| Where: | Mendota City Hall, 643 Quince Ave, Mendota, CA |