governor jerry brown had supported a ballot initiative in the early 1980s and has stated his intention to finish this project during his current governorship. supporters of the canal have a strong argument as water being drawn from the southern intakes create problems for wildlife and changes the natural flow in these areas which would be corrected by drawing water further north. supporters also claim that the california levees are also vulnerable to earthquakes and directing water away from them protects the supply of water. delta farmers, communities, and commercial salmon and bass fishermen are especially concerned about the canal. however, delta scientists disagree. the new proposed canal would transport of water to silicon valley, southern california and the majority of it would be directed to the central valley, a location with political influence and interest in the canal being built.