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CSPA Files For Summary Judgment Against State Water Board
On 27 July 2017, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, joined by the California Water Impact Network and AquAlliance, filed a motion for summary judgment in our pattern and practice and public trust lawsuit against the State Water Resources Control Board. The lawsuit was originally filed in August 2015 and following a series of procedural motions…
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Opposing Senate Bill AB 623 – Needs Further Refinement to Ensure Prevention of Further Water Pollution
CSPA joined with other environmental groups in submitting a letter opposing SB 623 unless the bill is significantly amended. We strongly support the stated goals of SB 623 – The “Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Bill” – to provide clean drinking water to communities in need and simultaneously working to reduce and eliminate water…
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Opposing AB 313 – Negatively Effects State Water Control Board Water Rights Hearings
On July 5th, CSPA joined with other environmental organizations in opposing AB 313 which would impede the orderly administration of water rights in California. It threatens water rights holders, California’s rivers and fisheries and the communities and jobs that depend on healthy fisheries. The letter was sent to Senator Jackson and members of the State…
