Why It Matters
The registration identifies Natural Resources and Environmental/Superfund as lobbying issues for the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority. Invariant LLC registered the authority as a new client on Aug. 1, with the filing signed Sept. 10.
By the Numbers
The Sept. 10 registration reports $0 in lobbying amount and identifies Natural Resources and Environmental/Superfund. A 2019 first-quarter report listed $60,000 in expenditures, Foley & Lardner LLP and four lobbyists: Scott Klug, Ted Bornstein, Jennifer Walsh and Dennis Cardoza. The April and July Foley reports each listed Jennifer Walsh, Dennis Cardoza, Katie Schoettler and John Strom.
Broader Context
The Central Valley Project allocation for south-of-Delta irrigation water service and repayment contractors increased to 28 percent of their contract total in August, while the allocation for south-of-Delta municipal and industrial contractors increased to 78 percent of historic use or public health and safety needs, whichever is greater. The End California Water Crisis Package would authorize storage projects, ease permitting and set environmental-review timelines.
A May 20 hearing statement for “The Federal Reclamation Program’s Next Century” specifically mentioned the authority. H.R. 2419 remains in committee, while S. 1179’s latest listed action records subcommittee hearings on water and power.
Competitive Landscape
Westlands Water District and the San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority support the End California Water Crisis legislative package. The Friant Water Authority said the package presents an opportunity to improve interagency coordination and reduce permitting obstacles.
The Bottom Line
The records document lobbying activity dating to 2019, alongside new registrations with Dennis Cardoza Consulting Services LLC and Invariant LLC.
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