Monthly Archives: October 2016

CSPA and Allies Protest Water Rights Application for Big New Dam

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Chris Shutes

CSPA and allied groups in the Foothills Water Network (FWN) filed an extensive protest of Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) application to construct a large new dam on the Bear River near Colfax.  FWN protested the application for “Centennial Reservoir” on … Continue reading →

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CSPA and Friends of the River Defend Clean Water Act and CEQA

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Chris Shutes

CSPA and Friends of the River (FOR) have filed an amicus brief arguing that the procedures of state law are not preempted by federal law in California’s application of the federal Clean Water Act.  The brief argues in favor of … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: “Striper Mike” McKenzie

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Chris Shutes

Mike McKenzie, plier of Delta waters for striped bass over many decades, moved on to purer waters on September 25.  Striper Mike was well known as a superb striper fisherman, but fished for all kinds of fish all over California … Continue reading →

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