One Valley. One Vision. United.

Over a century ago, one of America’s most magnificent valleys inside Yosemite National Park was destroyed to create a reservoir for a growing city - a decision made in another era, when our understanding of progress meant sacrifice. Today, we stand at a defining moment in history - one where restoration, not regret, can define us. With today’s technology and innovation, we now know that every drop of water can be stored outside the park, and everyone who depends on the Tuolumne River for water can continue to do so. For the first time, what was once impossible is now within our reach - the chance to restore a lost wonder and unite a nation around something truly remarkable.

Restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley is not just about correcting a historic mistake; it’s about fulfilling a promise - to future generations, to our shared environment, and to the American spirit itself. It’s a win-win for California and the nation, where no one loses water or power, and everyone gains something greater: a living symbol of what unity, ingenuity, and courage can accomplish together.

This is the kind of vision that makes our country great. It’s proof that when Americans unite behind a shared purpose, there is nothing beyond our reach. Nowhere else on Earth can something of this scale and beauty be restored - no other nation has such an opportunity within its grasp.

The chance before us is not just to restore the Hetch Hetchy Valley, but to restore faith - faith in what we can achieve when we stand together, believe in one another, and build a legacy that future generations will thank us for. Hetch Hetchy can once again be a place of wonder, renewal, and pride - a reminder that America’s greatness is not just in what it builds, but in what it has the heart to restore. Join me in making America’s next great story one of restoration - not division.