San Joaquin Valley receives $131 million for infrastructure projects
On May 22, 2026, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that more than $131 million in federal funding is being awarded for major water infrastructure improvements across the San Joaquin Valley, including upgrades to the Friant-Kern Canal and O’Neill Pumping Plant. These are two critical components of California’s water delivery system. The funding brings the total federal investment secured for water storage, aging water infrastructure, clean drinking water and groundwater recharge projects benefiting California’s 21st Congressional District to more than $1.4 billion.
“Reliable water infrastructure is critical to the future of the San Joaquin Valley, our agricultural economy and the communities that depend on it,” said Costa. “The Central Valley depends on a reliable water supply to support our farms, local economy and growing communities. These investments will help strengthen water delivery systems that families, farmers and communities across the Valley rely on every day.”
