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Daniel Wilson, left and Debbie Elliot look over maps of the proposed delta tunnels project in the delta on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The state's proposal to build two giant water diversion tunnels under the Delta also involves major highway modifications. Documents obtained by The Bee reveal that the project would reroute Highway 160, over at least three miles, around the three huge water intakes for a period of years. Locals say this would destroy one of the most scenic routes in Sacramento County and potentially harm commerce in the region. "We run a trucking company during our harvest season," said Daniel Wilson, a Walnut Grove area farmer. "I can't see anything but total disruption of that for 10 to 15 years. -
Daniel Wilson makes a phone call near his pear orchard in the delta recently. Wilson says he believes the state's current plan will be to use this farmland as an intake point for a huge water tunnel project. -
Delta farmer Doug Hemly discusses the delta tunnels project with neighbors at his home on Randall Island in the delta recently. -
A Great Blue heron stands on the rail over a ditch in the delta recently. Opponents of the project say it will harm wildlife in the area. -
Daniel Wilson inspects a Bing cherry tree in an orchard in the delta recently. -
Daniel Wilson inspects Bing cherry trees in an orchard in the delta recently. According to Wilson, the state's current plan would destroy this orchard. -
Daniel Wilson inspects part of a his fruit packing facility in the delta recently. Wilson claims that a proposed water tunnel project will bury his facility in several feet of mud. -
Daniel Wilson stands in front of a home he says was once occupied by renowned artist Wayne Thiebaud in the delta recently. Wilson claims a proposed water tunnel project will destroy the house. -
Mary Wilson, left, and her husband Daniel Wilson in their home on Andrus Island in the delta recently. Wilson says the state's proposed water tunnels project will bury his home in several feet of mud. -
Daniel Wilson inspects his fruit packing facility on Andrus Island in the delta recently. Wilson says the state's proposed water tunnels project will force the closure of this vital facility. -
Daniel Wilson stands on a levee on Tyler Island in the delta on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Wilson says the state's proposal to build two giant water diversion tunnels under the Delta would ruin much of the agriculture here.
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