April 2009 April 29-Sierra Water Grab: East Bay MUD wants to build a new dam and ruin a scenic stretch of the Mokelumne River because it is not willing to make its suburban customers conserve water April 30-CSPA backs amended AB 1253, believes review will reveal additional protections necessary at pumps for salvage operations and additional mitigation for fish losses April 30-Senate Committee Approves Three Bills to Restore and Protect Imperiled Salmon by Dan Bacher April 30-Sims Metals settles Stormwater suit with CSPA, agrees to fund $100,000 in environmental projects that will benefit water quality in the Sacramento River or Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta April 30-State agrees to resume stocking trout in Marin reservoirs from the Marin Independent Journal April 30-Bakersfield Legislator Falls Prey to Striped Bass Anglers April 30-Klamath River Advocates Ask Warren Buffett to Close the Deal by Dan Bacher April 29-Water Coalition want to take plight to D.C. from the Fresno Bee April 29-Help California's Rarest Trout from CalTrout April 28-Senate Committee Passes Bill to Put Moratorium on Suction Dredging from Yubanet April 28-he Stripers Win One!: The Striped Bass Extermination Bill Goes Down April 28-Solid opposition by a coalition of fishery, delta and conservation groups kill AB 1253, "The Striper Bill," as proposed: Bill amended to a study to see if there is a need for more studies! April 28-Massive Opposition Results in Gutting of Bill Attacking Bay-Delta Fisheries by Dan Bacher, editor of the FishSniffer April 28-Salazar and Locke Restore Scientific Consultations under the Endangered Species Act to Protect Species and their Habitats April 28-Fed judge halts further ag water cuts from the Fresno Bee April 28-Water district shows support for EBMUD plan from the Calaveras Enterprise April 28-Dry Creek project tries to save fish, provide water from the Santa Rosa Democrat April 27-A small victory: CSPA has just received word that the Delta Smelt hatchery bill will be held in committee April 27-Opinion: More crop for the drop from the Los Angeles Times April 26-Lester Snow and Timothy Quinn: Conservation is best, easiest water policy from the Sacramento Bee April 26-River restoration project offers a sprinkling of hope from the Sacramento Bee April 26-Ten Guiding Principles Released At Sacramento Water Summit from the California Progress Report April 25-CSPA to State Board: No Water in Mokelumne Left to Take April 24-Vote assures changes for Rubicon Trail Hundreds attend meeting; closing route at times a possibility from the Stockton Record April 24-Peripheral canal no drought lifeline, Contra Costa water district finds from the San Jose Mercury News April 24-CSPA sues Lake County for violations of the state's Stormwater Permit April 24-Legislature Will Hear Bill Attacking Bay-Delta Fisheries (AB 1253) on April 28 April 24-Expanded environmental study for Merced Irrigation District dam might force higher water flows from the Merced Sun-Star April 24-Don't wait until it's too late for the San Joaquin River from the Modesto Bee April 23-Lawmakers fish for water fixes from the Capital Ag Press April 23-Farmer’s side: Striped bass bill a fair compromise for fishermen and farmers from the Lodi News Sentinel April 23-Fisherman’s side: Bill another water grab by farmers south of the Delta from the Lodi News Sentinel April 23-Fate of this year's delta flows and pumping rests on Monday State Water Board hearing, CSPA's Jackson and Jennings, C-WIN, Butte Environmental Council, and South and Central Water Agencies opposing April 23-Over 300 businesses and 20 organizations sign SaveOurStriper petitions in opposition to AB 1253 April 23-CSPA sues Richmond land fill company for violations of the state's General Industrial Stormwater Permit April 23-California Fishy Tales by James Swan, ESPN Outdoors April 23-CSPA sues Cargill Salt in Newark for violations of clean water act April 23-Finally, some good news for Westlands Water District from the Hanford News Sentinel April 23-Drought politics heat up in California and on Capitol Hill from the McClatchy Newspaper desk April 23-Panel: Wastewater ammonia 'likely' alters Delta from the Sacramento Bee April 22-Commercial salmon fishermen oppose AB1253, would support bill if it named excessive pumping rather than stripers as reason for decline of delta's fisheries April 22- Scientists rip federal agencies for implementation of landmark Delta, salmon protection law from the San Jose Mercury News April 22-More Information on Jobs and the Plight of Central Valley Farm Workers from Restore the Delta April 22, 2009-Suit keeps state out of trout business from the Stockton Record April 22-Secretary Salazar Clears Way to Expand Water Supplies in the California Drought Water Bank Will Help Stretch Water Resources in Central Valley April 22-Foothill Conservancy calls for attendance at this week's meetings on the Mokelumne River! April 22-Caples Lake: Back in business this year BIG TIME, CSPA plays major role in arranging for adequate stream flows for Caples Creek and for restocking mitigation for damage to fishery during lake draw down April 22-Schwarzenegger: Water Conservationist or Big Ag Stooge? by Dan Bacher April 21-The Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta and Chesapeake Bay, two waterways in trouble April 21-Recreational salmon fishing curtailed from the Sacramento Bee April 21-Drought and the March for Water in the Central Valley from Restore the Delta April 21-Gov. Schwarzenegger Addresses Impacts of Vote to Close Salmon Season for Second Consecutive Year April 21-Winnemem Wintu tribe sues federal agencies, officials by Dan Bacher April 20-As early as 2025, Southwest will demand more water than is in river, UCSD scientists say from the San Diego Union Tribune April 20-New flow schedule for Cresta Reach of North Fork Feather River April 19-Watered-down supplies from the San Diego Union Tribune April 17-Marchers face uphill battle from the Capital Press April 17-Senator Florez introduces new bill to establish delta smelt hatchery April 17-Schwarzenegger Promotes Canal, Dams during Visit by Interior Secretary Salazar by Dan Bacher April 17-Winnemem Wintu file law suit and will perform war dance on banks of the American April 16-Delta Farmers Sue to Stop Arnold's Peripheral Canal by Dan Bacher April 16-Environmental groups sue California over water bank from the Sacramento Bee April 16--Schwarzenegger Promotes Canal, Dams During Visit by Interior Secretary Salazar, Included is a transcript of a Q and A session with various legislators by Dan Bacher April 15-Three fisheries related bills, AB 1052, SB 458 and AB 883 make progress in state legislature April 15-Feds pay farmers to till arid land from the Associated Press April 15-Striper run has begun, sort of from the Stockton Record April 15-Less water use means EBMUD needs to raise rates from the San Francisco Chronicle April 15-Interior secretary announces $260 million in drought aid to California from the Los Angeles Times April 15-Grassroots groups SaveOurStripers and SaveDeltaFish expand efforts to defeat AB 1253: Letters still needed April 14-CSPA files formal protest over petition to increase water exports from the delta, change pumping regime April 14-CSPA, C-WIN and BEC sue Schwarzenegger, Resources Agency and Department of Water Resources over approval of Drought Water Bank water transfers April 14-Delta anglers and guides opposing AB 1253 produce ten minute video April 14-Water is going down the drain from the San Francisco Chronicle April 14-Will Schwarzenegger Push Interior Secretary to Support Peripheral Canal April 14-Another grass root effort to save west coast striped bass generates over 600 letters April 13-Delta farmers sue to block Delta canal plan from the San Jose MercuryNews.Com April 13-'March for Water' takes a page from Cesar Chavez from the Sacramento Bee April 13-Law Would Intentionally Wipe Out Striped Bass from Sport Fishing Magazine April 13-Desalination plant deemed a success in Santa Cruz from the Santa Cruz Sentinel April 12-State must rescue delta from crisis from the San Francisco Chronicle April 12-Senate Majority Leader Calls for Oversight Hearing on MLPA Process by Dan Bacher April 11-CSPA's John Beuttler advocates for defeat of AB 1253 on two Saturday morning radio sports shows April 11-South and Central Water Districts file suit complaining that the Bay Delta Conservation Project violates numerous wildlife protections April 10-Operation Colusa Clan Nets Seven Suspected Sturgeon Poachers from DFG News April 10-Shorter recreational salmon fishing season proposed from the Sacramento Bee April 10-Desalination plan's foes hit with a legal setback from the San Diego Union Tribune April 9-$1.6 million fine for 2 Marin sewage spills from the San Francisco Chronicle April 9-Longfin smelt not endangered in California, regulators say from the Contra Costa Times April 9-Fished out: Ocean conditions, Delta pumping lead to another dismal year for salmon by Dan Bacher, editor of the Fish Sniffer April 9-Grass roots effort springs up to defeat AB 1253, the "Striper" bill April 8-The Peripheral Canal II, storage, and the Delta – the solution is in our Sites from the San Jose Examiner April 8-It's fish vs. grapes in battle over water from the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat April 8-Fishing Groups Blast Canal and BDCP Process by Dan Bacher, editor of the Fish Sniffer April 7-Restore The Delta calls on local, state and federal political leaders to make flood protection a priority for restoration of the Delta April 7-AB 1253 the bill to wipe out striped bass: Have you written your letter yet? April 7-My View: New canal would not help the 'ailing' Delta from the Sacramento Bee April 7-Delta rivers top U.S. most-troubled list from the Sacramento Bee April 7-CSPA takes action on two valley polluters April 6-Discovery Bay faces fine for wastewater violations from the San Jose Mercury News April 4-Valley officials urge use of treated wastewater from the Whittier Daily News April 3-Schwarzenegger Official Tries to 'Snow' Public with Drought Claims from Dan Bacher April 3-Striper legislation assigned hearing date, Delta Conservancy as well April 2-Our View: Salmon must top state's water agenda from the Merced Sun-Star April 2-Editorial: Governor needs salmon agenda from the Sacramento Bee April 2-Winegrowers, environmentalists unify over wastewater plan from the Healdsberg Tribune April 2-Outlook is for stress to state's water supply from the San Francisco Chronicle April 2-Pueblo Vista students pour trout into Lake Hennessey from the Napa Valley Register April 2-San Lorenzo River gets shot of new fish to boost local runs from the Santa Cruz Sentinel April 2-Is the Drought really a ‘Fish vs. People’ Issue? from the Endangered Species Coalition April 1-Corporate farm owner illegally fills in seven acres of Fresno River, plants orchard and lays down blacktop road April 1-NCCFFF asks fishing and enviro groups to sign on to support rollback of Section 7 ESA Regulations April 1-At hearing, Calaveras residents blast Pardee plans from the Stockton Record March 2009 March 31-California drought hearing produces partisan sniping from McClatchy News Service March 31-AB 1253 the bill to deregulate striped bass: Have you written your letter yet? March 31-CSPA objects to fish kill on Russian, seeks to remedy problem March 30-MLPA FUNDING ISSUE FINALLY STARTING TO DRAW SOME ATTENTION IN SACRAMENTO from Western Outdoor News March 30-More club donations give CSPA more muscle: And here's why it's needed March 30-Schwarzenegger Tries To Link Wilderness Bill to Building Peripheral Canal March 30-The current schedule for the "striper trial" March 30-Nunes addresses water grievances: Congressman, others blast management of water resources at rally March 28-AB 883 (Huffman) would bring change to DFG March 27-Salmon Fishing Ban to Continue Off California, Oregon by Dan Bacher March 27-Lake Tahoe Basin bracing for third round of drought conditions from the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza March 26-More water likely: Conditions improve, but state reservoirs still below average from the Capitol Press March 26-Wilderness protection bill gets Congress' OK from the Los Angeles Times March 26-Drug traces found in fish near 5 sewage treatment plants: The study prompts the EPA to expand research to more than 150 locations. Experts downplay the risk to humans but cite danger to fish, frogs and other aquatic species from the Associated Press March 26, 2009-San Joaquin River Legislation Passes Congress: The River and Its Salmon Are To Be Restored March 26-Plan to restore San Joaquin River approved from the San Francisco Chronicle March 26-Water contractors sue over smelt rule from the Stockton Record March 26-CSPA sues Sims Scrap Metal for discharge of heavy metals into Sacramento watershed March 26-Volunteer for SFPUC Fish Surveys in Alameda Creek...SalmonAid Festival June 20-21...Rivers of a Lost Coast Screening April 21 and 22 in Berkeley from the Alameda Creek Alliance March 26-CSPA files suit vs. aggregate company, working with company for cleanup and compliance March 25-Angry crowd assails BDCP at Stockton meeting over peripheral canal March 25-Legislative Committee to Hold 36th Annual Fisheries Forum by Dan Bacher March 24-Feds Stall as State Moves Forward on Increased Legal Protections for Endangered Delta Fish from CommonDreams.org March 24-Delta officials to state legislators: Remember us from the Stockton Record March 24-Drought Turns Water Into a Cash Crop from the Wall Street Journal March 24-CSPA and C-Win object to Grasslands Bypass Project Extension: Both find it contrary to established water quality and California constitutional law March 24-EPA reverses Bush, says warming imperils public from the San Francisco Chronicle March 24-EBMUD schedules another meeting March 30 at San Andreas to discuss Pardee expansion plan at request of Calaveras County Supervisors March 23-Bill Jennings addresses the Northern California Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers on the state of the delta fisheries and current water diversions March 23-Federal Report: Poor Ocean and River Conditions Spurred Sacramento Salmon Collapse by Dan Bacher March 23-A Great Wave Rising: The Coming Crisis in Water Policy in America from ESPN B.A.S.S. March 23-CSPA settles suit with Rio Bravo energy facility: No more cancer causing contaminates being discharged into public drinking water March 22-CSPA joins in suit to halt suction dredge mining: Asks for injunction until California Environmental Quality Act review completed and other mitigations take place March 22-How much water for one pair of jeans? March 21-Overrun by waste: Large agriculture operations add billions to our economy but what price are we paying? March 21-The 'Triennial Sport Fishing Regulations' Cycle March 20-Environmental Groups file comments on 2009 Drought Water Bank March 20-EPA: Lead, Ammonia Among Most Commonly Released Toxic Chemicals in California: Hazardous waste treatment, petroleum refinery, and gold mining account for 60 percent of the releases in 2007 from YubaNet.Com March 20-Southern California marine reserve plan spawns debate from the Los Angeles Times March 19-Sacramento River's chinook face double whammy from the San Francisco Chronicle March 19-CSPA Action Alert 3-18-09: Legislation to Eradicate Striped Bass Fisheries Introduced! We need your letters and support! March 19-Delta Fly Fishers come up BIG for CSPA with $1,300 contribution March 19-CSPA's Chris Shutes speaks against Pardee expansion at EBMUD Oakland meeting March 19-Canal wins few converts in Delta: Peripheral waterway plan gets harsh reception in S.J. from the Stockton Record March 18-Legislators introduce five different bonds addressing water needs from the California Farm Bureau March 18-Water board delays decision on Lodi discharge permit from the Lodi News Sentinel March 18-Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Receives $425K for Wetlands Restoration March 18-Flexibility Bill A Win For Both Fish & Fishermen: "We Should Be Using Sound Biology &Science" Says Rep. Pallone March 18-Appeals Court Upholds NOAA's Hatchery vs. Wild ESA Salmon Listing Policies March 18-Video of panel sponsored by the department and the Political Science Student Associated debated controversial water issues Feb. 4 at Fresno State now available for viewing: CSPA's Mike Jackson and Bill Jennings on Panel March 17-Tuolumne River Trust Sponsors Paddle to the Sea by Dan Bacher, editor of the FishSniffer March 17-NOAA's salmon policy upheld: Court affirms use of hatchery fish to bolster wild runs from the Seattle Post Intelligencer March 17-Three more fly fishing clubs, Granite Bay, Shasta Trinity and Tri-Valley show their support for California's fisheries by joining CSPA March 17-Turnout overwhelming for Sutter Hill meeting regarding EBMUD's plans to expand Pardee Dam March 17-Lodi could lose permit to irrigate: Move could force costly upgrade of wastewater plant from the Stockton Record March 17-Nature Conservancy land buy to help revive coho from the San Francisco Chronicle March 17-Schwarzenegger Launches Green Corps As California Fisheries Collapse by Dan Bacher March 16-Save the Mokelumne River from EBMUD Plan to Enlarge Pardee by Dan Bacher, editor of the FishSniffer March 16-New maps will ignore levees when drawing flood plain from the Chico Enterprise Record March 16-Where are the salmon solutions? from the San Francisco Chronicle March 15-CSPA concerned about Central Valley Regional Board's selection of waters for the List of Impaired Water Bodies March 15-CSPA to be featured on KPIX Six O'clock News on Monday regarding the bill to delist the striped bass as a California game fish March 15-Independent Delta Vision Task Force Reorganizes to Advance Sustainable Delta Plan: Delta Vision Foundation convenes as California faces drought and ecosystem crises March 13-California Water Users Sue Federal Agencies: Government Actions Exacerbating Water Crisis March 13-Tahoe-area developer fined record $2.75 million from the North County Times March 13-Pardee expansion threatens to drown more of the Mokelumne River: Tell East Bay MUD you care about the Mokelumne March 13-Adult steelhead climbs fish ladder but turns around from the Ventura County Star March 13-Ban on commercial fishing of chinook extended from the San Francisco Chronicle March 12-CSPA appeals Maxwell Wastewater Treatment Plant permit, Regional Board ignored regulations March 12-This issue of Delta eNews March 12-CSPA appeals Lake Wildwood Wastewater Treatment Plant permit, says Regional Board's approval ignores numerous violations March 12-Something's fishy, Bakersfield lawmaker's concern for Delta smelt misguided from the Stockton Record March 12-CSPA appeals Regional Board's blind-eyed approval of Woodland Wastewater Treatment Plant permit March 12-Bay-Delta Stamp Advisory Committee meeting results in funding approved for three important fisheries projects, halibut hooking mortality, central valley steelhead monitoring and the role of contaminants and multiple stressors in the striped bass population collapse March 11-California must step up to save salmon, experts tell legislators March 11-Senator Lois Wolk Unveils Delta Legislation At Symposium March 11-California's claims of three-year drought are all wet from the Stockton Record March 11-Good things can come from a drought from The Economist March 11-Westlands and three other Central Valley Water Districts still owe taxpayers $500 million dollars: New government audit finds that the bulk of an interest-free loan from the 1960s is still unpaid March 11-CSPA appeals San Andreas Wastewater Permit to State Board, asks that it be brought into compliance with federal and state regulations March 10-Westlands Water District buys private trout club on the McCloud for $35 million, says they're waiting for Shasta dam expansion 15 years away! March 10-CSPA settles lawsuit against Nelson's Marine for illegal pollution of SF Bay March 10-Wild Trout Program broke, state stiffs Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission for six million dollars: Head of program forced to ask for private funding March 10-Steelhead trout getting migration help from the Associated Press March 10-Climate change accelerates water hunt in U.S. West from Reuters March 10-Watch Congressman Miller on video speaking at the delta symposium held February 28th March 9-Environmental and fishing communities speak out on salmon crisis March 9-Water bond plans come at critical time for Delta from the Stockton Record March 9-Bill Deadline Brings New Proposed Environmental Legislation from the California Progress Report March 8-CSPA protests extension of pumping of San Francisquito Creek by Cal Water March 7-San Luis Obispo fly fishers puzzled over DFG ruling March 7-Alex Breitler's blog: Stripers vs. smelt from the Stockton Record March 7-Top salmon researcher says outlook for fish is grim from the San Jose Mercury News March 6-New Dam Endangers The Mokelumne River from American Whitewater March 6-Environmental Groups Praise Obama's Move to Restore ESA Protections; But Will the Agencies Protect the Delta? March 6-CSPA Advisory regarding AB 1253, the bill to deregulate the Striped Bass as a California Game Fish March 6-Proposed bill would slash protection, funding for striped bass from the Stockton Record March 6-Water agencies sue feds over Delta pumping from the Sacramento Business Journal March 5-On the California Drought: State of emergency? from the San Francisco Chronicle March 5-From the DWR Water News Editors March 5-CSPA and Environmental Law Foundation file comments on Tracy waste discharge requirements | ELF's Comments |
March 5-New protections for fish could trigger more water cuts from the Redding Record Searchlight March 5-Dan Blanton Striperfest Fund delivers another $15,000 to defend striper in suit brought on by water districts March 5-San Clemente Dam not coming down March 4-Fishermen brace for new ban on ocean salmon from the San Francisco Chronicle March 4-Suit seeks to block delta smelt rules from the Fresno Bee March 4-NEW BILL TACKLES DELTA SMELT PREDATOR from the Bakersfield Californian March 4-Grass-roots call for action on Delta from the Stockton Record March 4-The California Water Wars: Not A Conflict Between Fish and People by Dan Bacher March 3-Future of dams could pit farms against fish from the Merced Sun-Star March 3-Endangered Species Act change under review: Obama may reverse a Bush-era revision that loosened environmental rules for federal projects from the Los Angeles Times March 3-State's in a drought, but it's not the worst ever from the Los Angeles Times March 3-Recreational Miners attack traditional Indian salmon fishing: Miners file vengeful petition asking state officials to shut down Karuk Tribe’s last dip net site March 3-Friends of the River to hold California Rivers Festival in Fair Oaks, March 14 March 2-Vote today to help acquire the $10,000 grant for the South Lake Tahoe Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Project! March 2-Dan Blanton Sugar Barge Annual Free Delta Striper/LMB Clinic & BBQ on March 21; CSPA will be there to sign up new members at Dan's invitation March 2-CSPA trial survey results are in; Landslide of concern over pumping and collapse of delta fisheries March 1-Foothill Conservancy asks for your help to protect the Mokelumne for future generations February 2009Febrruary 28-Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Introduction of Safe, Clean, Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2009 February 28-CSPA and a coalition of conservation and recreation groups file comments on the FERC Draft Assessment for the DeSabla-Centerville project for Butte Creek February 27-Governor’s drought response welcomed From the Central Valley Business Times February 26-California could be salmonless again from ESPN News February 26-Governor Lauds Introduction of Peripheral Canal and Dams Bill February 26-California Salmon and Steelhead Association files formal protest over San Franciscuito Creek February 26-Ladybugs' Fly Fishing Club among the clubs volunteering to monitor Heenan and Red Lakes for abuse and vandalism February 26-Senators delay confirmation of California Fish and Game chief: Warden's Association will not endorse appointment by Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee February 26-Pacific Fishery Management Council releases salmon abundance forecasts for 2009 fishing seasons: Sacramento River numbers very low February 26-This weeks issue of Delta eNews February 25-Fish and Game: No longer a bit player? from the Sacramento Bee February 25-State Board denies DWR/Bureau's emergency drought petition February 25-Delta's symposium "A Bold Direction: The People's Vision for the Delta" details for those attending February 25-Fishing club raising funds by showing film, proceeds to returning wounded veterans February 24-Partnership for Sustainable Oceans Supports Manufacturer's Statement: Budget Cuts Will Damage Recreational Fishing February 24-State Will Host Public Meeting on Salmon in Santa Rosa by Dan Bacher, editor of the FishSniffer February 23-State will not borrow from hunting, fishing licenses by Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee February 23-DFG to host series of public meetings on the outlook for the 2009 ocean and river salmon fisheries: First meeting at Santa Rosa March 3rd February 23-A busy weekend coming for CSPA: One weekend, three events February 20-Water officials say they violated Delta flow standard to aid salmon by Matt Weiser, Sacramento Bee February 20-Federal water forecast is grim for some Valley farms: Not a drop from the Fresno Bee February 20-Reclamation Announces Initial 2009 Central Valley Project Water Supply Allocation February 20-Schwarzenegger Signs Budget, Slashing Environmental and Health Protections February 20-Senator Hollingsworth, Republicans call for appeal on water restrictions February 20-CSPA only fishing group to testify in State Board hearing regarding emergency drought petition for change in outflow standards for Sac February 19-CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS, DELTA GROWERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, AND FISHERMEN JOIN TOGETHER TO CHART THE DELTA'S FUTURE February 19-DWR schedules state wide scoping meetings regarding Bay Delta Conservation Plan February 19-Long term uses of dredging materials to be discussed March 12th, April 21st February 19-The Delta Protection Commission Management Planning Advisory Team to meet March 5th February 19-California Department of Agriculture to take on invasive species February 18-Less water now... More water later? February 18-Ocean Salmon Season Setting Process Begins: Estimates of 2008 Sacramento River Fall Chinook Escapement At All Time Low February 18-Klamath River Activists Carry Message to Water Board; Again, call on Officials To Keep Water Clean, Negotiators Honest February 18-Central Valley Salmon Run Reaches a Record Low February 17-Peripheral canal — What would it do to Thornton? February 15-Restore the Delta to hold symposium, "A Bold Direction: The People's Vision for the Delta." in Lodi, February 28 February 15-Delta Pumping A Key Factor Behind Salmon and Killer Whale Declines February 14-The Delta: A National Treasure in trouble February 14-Pirates of the Capitol: Tentative deal reached in state budget standoff; budget results in weakening environment, labor protections February 14-CSPA settles suit vs. Waste Management, Alameda County, requires compliance, monitoring, and mitigation February 13-NMFS Meeting: High water temps, Red Bluff Diversion Dam, back flowing Delta and pumps major causes of salmon decline February 13-San Francisco Endangered Species Take Permit for Alameda Watershed – Take Action! February 13-Wildlife fund loan could cost state millions in federal money from the Sacramento Bee February 13-CSPA serves notice of intent to sue Lake County landfill February 12-State Water Board to hold hearing on Suspension of Delta Protections Feb. 17 February 12-CSPA files Notice of Intent to sue the Rio Bravo power facility for discharge of carcinogens into streams leading to Sacramento River February 12-California Fly Fisher joins list of $1,000 Corporate Donors to CSPA February 11-The Limitations of Water February 10-"Restore the Delta" is asking you to call your legislator on behalf of protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta February 10-Klamath Dams move one step closer to removal with passage of SB 76 By Oregon Senate Natural Resources Committee February 10-Delta Delta bill rekindles debate on exports February 9-CSPA asks for stream work, clean up and ordinances on the Rubicon Trail February 9-How much would the loss of of California's Recreational fishing cost? It's BIG bucks! February 9-CSPA Submits Comments for the Yuba-Bear and Drum-Spaulding Relicensings February 8-Schwarzenegger, Feinstein and Nature Conservancy Capture Cold, Dead Fish Awards February 7-DWR and the Bureau have plans to drain the delta this summer: CSPA objects! February 7-CSPA Added to Steering Committee of National Hydropower Reform Coalition February 6-The "Water Wars" debate ended without bloodshed but without any solutions either February 5-Conservation, Fishing Groups Sue To Protect North Coast Rivers and Fisheries: State and regional water boards failing to comply with clean water laws February 5-Name Change Won't Alter Resources Agency's Dark Mission February 5-CALFED-DFG Ecosystem Restoration Program Contract Amendments Workshop to be held on February 19 February 4-CSPA again complains of Wastewater permit changes made after public comment period is closed, San Andreas Wastewater the focus this time February 4-Carmel River Steelhead going the way of the dinosaurs without intervention February 4-DIVERSE GROUPS AND INTERESTS SUPPORT KLAMATH BILL IN OREGON LEGISLATURE February 3-CSPA files comments on Turlock Water Quality Control facility, scolds Central Valley Board's violation of federal regulatory requirements February 3-State Board proposes to remand City of Tracy's wastewater permit to Regional Board at request of CSPA, will require permit to comply with federal and state laws February 3-Salt ponds in South San Francisco Bay to be restored to tidal wetlands by U.S. Fish and Wildlife February 2-CSPA upgrades its Weekly Email Newsletter, joins Constant Contact February 2-CSPA's Jennings irked by State Board's "Secret Decision" and denial of review, sends scathing letter to Board | DWR and USBR Petition July , 2008 | | South Delta Water Agency's Petition For Review, July 18, 2008 | | CSPA Petition for Review, July 30, 2008 | | State Board Denial of Petitions, January 6, 2009 | | South Delta Water Agency's Comments re Denial, January 29, 2009 | | CSPA's Comments re Denial, January 29, 2009 |
February 2-CSPA's Mike McKenzie reports on the January 28th of the Bay Delta Sportfishing Enhancement Stamp Fund meeting January 2009January 31-Keep the California Conservation Corps alive January 31-CSPA finds Merced Irrigation District's FERC relicensing argument faulty, plan too narrow in flow considerations for Merced and San Joaquin Rivers | CSPA scoping comments |
January 31-Schwarzenegger Uses Snow Survey as Opportunity to Push Peripheral Canal January 29-CSPA requests meeting with State Board regarding Regional Board's failure to comply with NPDES regulations when issuing permits, Asks that EPA also attend meeting January 29-Mining protected as salmon dwindle Sacramento Bee Editorial January 29-Schwarzenegger Wants Department of Boating and Waterways Gone in 3 Months! January 28-New Studies Confirm Klamath Dam Removal Beneficial for Salmon and Water Quality, No Increased Flood Risk January 27-Egg transfer never occurred, Mokelumne hatchery still at 290,000 while capacity is 9,000,000 January 27-CSPA files Notice of Intent to Sue Castle and King Rock & Ready in Vacaville, is willing to meet to avoid necessity of court action January 27-Arnold Applauds Clean Air Waiver As He Continues War on Fish! January 26-"Water Wars" debate scheduled for Fresno State on February 4; CSPA's Bill Jennings and Mike Jackson and C-Win's Loyd Carter on panel as well as Westlands, Friant and Kern County execs January 26-California fish and game denies petition to protect fisheries from recreational mining January 25-Fly Fishing Show schedule is posted, volunteers needed for booth! January 25-CSPA exposes 108 improperly exempted wastewater violations in settlement for Malaga County Water District, asks for additional enforcement January 25-Schwarzenegger Freezes Funding for MLPA-Related Activities Due to State Budget Crisis January 23-Fall fish count in Delta is dismal from the Sacramento Bee January 23-ISE Salmon And Steelhead Panel: Act Now Or Lose Our Fisheries! January 23-CSPS serves Notice Of Intent to sue Jensen Precast: Site pollutes already impacted Suisun Marsh and Suisun Bay January 22-San Francisco Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan under scrutiny January 22-To save salmon, stop subsidizing toxic farming January 22-Senate passes lands bill containing San Joaquin River money January 21-Another View: Peripheral canal idea still thin on details January 21-CSPA sues Solano Garbage Company for violations of Stormwater Permit January 21-Obama calls halt to last minute Bush regulations to Endangered Species Act and other environmental issues January 21-CSPA files comments for Feb Board meeting for review of Lodi Wastewater Treatment Plant practices January 21-Dan Bacher of the FishSniffer presents the 2008 "Leaping Steelhead Conservation Awards" January 20-CSPA asks for public hearing on inadequate settlement proposal by DWR for Tipton Milk Processing Facility pollution violations January 20-CSPA stands in the way: DWR willing to further imperil fisheries by pumping Central Valley groundwater south January 20-NOAA-NMFS BiOp states valley water projects damage delta fisheries January 19-Proposed plan irks anglers, hunters from the Fresno Bee January 19-CSPA files notice of intent to sue two bay area sanitary land fills January 19-CSPA files comments and asks for designated party status on 3 wastewater permits January 17-CSPA and C-WIN protest Westlands rescue through San Luis Drainage Resolution | CSPA C-WIN comment letter |
January 17-CSPA opposes further Delta daily 1000 acre feet diversions January 17-DFG declares limited Sacramento late-fall run salmon fishing a success January 16-Black Bass group improves habitat at Lake Del Valle January 16-CalTrout calls for letter writing campaign to stop suction dredge mining on Klamath River January 14-CSPA to have booth at Sacramento ISE: Volunteers needed!!! January 14-CSPA sues Nelson Marine, Alameda County for numerous pollution violations | CSPA Complaint vs. Nelson Marine |
January 14-Stop Schwarzenegger's End Run to Build the Peripheral Canal January 13-Tough choices on Delta await state officials from the Contra Costa Times January 13-Water crisis has parallels with financial meltdown from the Contra Costa Times January 13-Top 11 compounds in US drinking water from the New Scientist January 13-Alameda Watershed Habitat meeting scheduled for tonight in Dublin, Instream flows and endangered species both topics January 13-Met Water District seeks exemption from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for one year water transfers January 13-CSPA serves Notice Of Intent to sue if Sacramento Recycling does not clean up their operation January 12-Salmon: Recovery or Extinction January 12-CSPA the "buzz" of the show at San Mateo ISE January 11-Wardens Arrest Five In Abalone Poaching Case January 9-Restore the Delta Organization questions Nature Conservancy's motives for delta stance January 9-The Nature Conservancy Backs Schwarzenegger's Big Ditch January 8-Frogs vs. Fish - Trout Stocking Debate Friday at Sportsman's Expo January 8-Karuk Tribe and eco groups file petition to limit gold mining to save struggling fisheries January 7-Nature Conservancy backs Delta canal, with conditions January 7-CSPA And Other Environmental Orgs Win Monumental Decision Protecting Local Water Supplies, Fisheries &Wildlife January 7-New Economic Report Finds Commercial and Recreational Fishing Generated More Than Two Million Jobs January 7-Congressman McNerney calls for returning delta to health without alternative conveyance January 6-Come visit the CSPA booth at the rejuvenated San Mateo International Sportsman's Exposition January 6-Schwarzenegger Gushes about Low Carbon Fuel Standards as He Pushes Canal Without Public Approval or Legislative Consent January 6-CSPA supports regionalization reclamation, recycling and conservation for wastewater treatment but foresees problems January 6-CSPA files comments on tentative waste discharge for Amador Pine Grove Community Leachfield System, Amador County January 6-2008: Year of Extreme Poachers and Dangerous Encounters January 5-Chuck Echer to be 29th Inductee Into The NCCFFF Fly Fishing Hall of Fame January 5-CSPA files papers with SWRCB on Turlock Wastewater Facility re-licensing | CSPA Comment Letter |
January 3-DFG breeds hybrid wild CoHo salmon to repopulate coastal stream January 3-Delta panel urges California canal without legislative, voter OK by Dan Bacher January 3-CSPA files petitions on five wastewater treatment plants, asks for their review January 2-Federation of Fly Fishers proposes nation wide refuge system for native fish January 1-Giant gates mulled for Delta, to the chagrin of some January 1-River enthusiast launches group to put face on waterway All materials and images on this site, unless otherwise indicated, are the property of CSPA © 2008. |