Build it now, figure it out later is the approach the Brown and Obama Adminstrations are endorsing. But after they spend billions building new tunnels, the pressure would be overwhelming to maximize water exports no matter the consequences on the fish.
Link to KCRA Channel 3 News’ interview with PCL’s Jonas Minton: http://www.kcra.com/news/California-water-wars/-/11797728/15693418/-/oimvpmz/-/index.html