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County credits Port of Stockton and logistics for a $3.2 billion agricultural economy; files groundwater sustainability plan
Summary
Officials said agriculture generated more than $3.2 billion in value and exports to 90 countries, credited the Port of Stockton and Stockton Metropolitan Airport with regional commerce growth, and reported submitting a countywide groundwater sustainability plan for the Eastern San Joaquin basin to reach sustainability by 2040.
San Joaquin County officials used the Oct. 16 State of the County to emphasize the county's role in global commerce, infrastructure maintenance and water planning.
"Agriculture alone generated more than $3,200,000,000 in value, exporting goods to 90 countries," said Paul Canepa. He credited the county's logistics network, including the Port of Stockton and the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, with enabling regional economic activity. Canepa said the port had handled more than 5,200,000 metric tons of cargo so far this year, including dry bulk, liquid bulk and general cargo bound for and arriving from countries such as Vietnam, Japan and the Netherlands.
Canepa also highlighted airport growth, new tenants and investments in aviation-related commerce. On infrastructure, the county reported replacing a 52-foot concrete bridge over the San Joaquin Irrigation District Canal, clearing about 95,000 cubic yards of debris from storm channels, and maintaining approximately 600,000 feet of sewer lines. Canepa said the county is working with state and federal partners to combat invasive zebra or golden mussels in waterways.
On groundwater, Canepa said the county submitted a countywide plan to secure long-term sustainability in the Eastern San Joaquin groundwater basin by 2040 and noted the plan was developed by more than 15 groundwater sustainability agencies. He also said the county opposed the Delta conveyance project and would continue defending local water rights.
Ending: County leaders presented a combined message that agriculture, port and logistics undergird the local economy while infrastructure and water planning remain priorities for long-term resilience.
