Category Archives: Water Rights

CSPA Submits Testimony Opposing Davis/Woodland Water Grab

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Bill Jennings

The City of Davis, University of California Davis and the City of Woodland submitted applications to divert up to 50,000 acre-feet of water annually from the Sacramento River.  CSPA protested the applications.  The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has … Continue reading →

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State Board cancels San Joaquin application

Posted on October 17, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Chris Shutes, CSPA Projects Director The Division of Water Rights of the State Water Resources Control Board has canceled the application of San Joaquin County to divert South Fork American River water through EBMUD’s Freeport diversion on the Sacramento … Continue reading →

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CSPA Comments on Draft EIR for El Dorado Water Rights Applications

Posted on October 14, 2010 by CSPA Admin

Chris Shutes, CSPA Water Rights Advocate CSPA has filed comments on El Dorado Water and Power Authority’s Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Supplemental Water Rights Project Acquisition of 40,000 Acre- Feet Per Year of New Consumptive Water Rights. Under … Continue reading →

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CSPA Protests DWR Water Rights Petitions

Posted on October 14, 2010 by CSPA Admin

Chris Shutes, CSPA Water Rights Advocate CSPA has protested petitions for extension of time filed by the Department of Water Resources with the State Water Resources Control Board. DWR seeks an additional 5 years to increase the amount of water … Continue reading →

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Governor Signs Bill to Improve Regional Water Self Sufficiency

Posted on October 12, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By John Beuttler, CSPA Conservation Director Governor Schwarzenegger has signed Senate Bill 918 authored by State Senator Fran Pavley and co-sponsored by the Planning & Conservation League and the WateReuse Association. The new law directs the State Department of Public … Continue reading →

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