Category Archives: Alerts & Advisories

CSPA ALERT! ACTION NEEDED NOW! WRITE A LETTER TO THE FISH AND GAME COMMISSION ABOUT STRIPED BASS REGULATION PROPOSAL TO BE HEARD AT FEBRUARY 2, 2012 MEETING

It is time to write that letter to the California State Fish and Game Commission.  Why is this important?  If we don’t turn back this cynical and spiteful effort by San Joaquin Valley agribusiness, we stand to lose an outstanding … Continue reading

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Lawsuit filed to Stop Toxic Discharges to San Joaquin River

On 9 November 2011, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, Friends of the River, Crab Boat Owners Association and retired USFWS biologist Felix Smith sued the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and San Luis Delta Mendota … Continue reading

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CSPA, broad coalition submit highly critical comments and issue press release on Delta Plan

The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) has joined more than 200 other environmental, environmental justice, tribal and commercial and recreational fishing organization in submitting extensive comments on the Delta Stewardship Council’s Fifth Draft Delta Plan.  The coalition letter notes that … Continue reading

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CSPA Press Release

For comment please contact: Bill Jennings, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, 209-938-9053 and/or Carolee Krieger, California Water Impact Network, 805-969-0824 After a federal study warns San Joaquin River’s toxic agricultural wastewater load too high, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation bans representatives of fishing and … Continue reading

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CSPA Appeals Agricultural Waiver and EIR

The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) and California Water Impact Network (C-WIN) have appealed the extension of the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Waiver and the ILRP Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) adopted by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality … Continue reading

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Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Public Hearing

A Chance to Restore Fisheries and Water Quality in the Central Valley and Delta The “Clean Farms – Clean Water” campaign with over one hundred California environmental, commercial and recreational fishing, and environmental justice organizations will hold a rally and … Continue reading

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Action Needed on Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Framework

CSPA Needs Your Help to Improve Fisheries and Water Quality The existing regulatory waiver covering discharges from irrigated lands expires in June 2011, and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board will consider a new long-term program at a … Continue reading

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CSPA and Others Attempt to Stop the Hijacking of Delta Water at ‘Closed Door’ Meeting…

Delta and Fishing Activists Disrupt Secret Delta Meetings For Immediate Release — September 30, 2010 Bill Jennings – 209-464-5067 Dan Bacher – 916-685-2245, ext. 224 Brett Baker – 916-719-6586 A Thursday morning meeting of Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) principals … Continue reading

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CSPA/Restore the Delta Benefit Bass Tournament

When: October 17th, 2010 Russo’s Marina [map] 3995 Willow Rd. Bethel Island, CA 94511 This tournament is a benefit for the California Sport Fishing Protection Alliance and Restore The Delta. * Two thirds of the entry fees will be a … Continue reading

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Benefit Bass Tournament – Rules

When: October 17th, 2010 Russo’s Marina [map] 3995 Willow Rd. Bethel Island, CA 94511 Tournament Rules Boat Rules 1. Entry Fee: Entry fee is $150.00 per team. The Entry fee will be 100% tax deductible donation to Restore the Delta. … Continue reading

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