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CSPA Joins Broad Coalition in Submitting Comments on Delta Plan EIR
On 27 January 2011, CSPA submitted extensive written scoping comments on the Delta Plan Environmental Impact Report. CSPA also joined the California Water Impact Network and Center for Biological Diversity in preparing and submitting additional comments on the Monterey Plus Amendment. Additionally, CSPA joined the Environmental Water Caucus, a broad coalition of fishing, environmental and…
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CSPA Comments on Delta Plan EIR at Stockton Hearing
On 25 January 2011, at a packed public hearing in Stockton California, CSPA’s Executive Director Bill Jennings presented scoping comments for the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) regarding the Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Plan. The Delta Plan was mandated by the state legislature, as part of the Delta Reform Act of 2009.
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San Joaquin River Flow and Salinity Workshop Scheduled for 6 & 7 January
Fate of the San Joaquin River hangs in the balance The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will hold a workshop to receive comments and technical information related to its draft Technical Report on the scientific basis for alternative San Joaquin River flows and southern Delta salinity objectives. The Technical Report is intended to serve…
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Not Just Another Bass Tournament, This One Had Three Divisions
By Corey Cate, CSPA Secretary Bobby Barrack, Mike Frost, and Russo’s Marina teamed to create a Bass tournament with conventional fishers, kick boaters, and fly fishermen! The tournament was held on Bethel Island on Sunday, October 17th, for Restore The Delta and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. The rainy day was cool and windy but not…
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CSPA Protests DWR Water Rights Petitions
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 it is permitted to use at DWR’s Oroville Reservoir, Delta pumps, and San Luis Reservoir.…
