Author Archives: CSPA Admin

Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Public Hearing

Posted on April 5, 2011 by CSPA Admin

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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Watch CSPA’s New Video

Posted on March 23, 2011 by CSPA Admin
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Action Needed on Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program Framework

Posted on March 20, 2011 by CSPA Admin

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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Not Just Another Bass Tournament, This One Had Three Divisions

Posted on October 22, 2010 by CSPA Admin

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 … Continue reading →

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CSPA Petitions State Board to Review Four NPDES Permits (City of Auburn, Davis, Galt and Placer County)

Posted on October 20, 2010 by CSPA Admin

CSPA Petition For Review: City of Auburn NPDES CSPA Petition For Review: City of Davis NPDES CSPA Petition For Review: City of Galt NPDES CSPA Petition For Review: Placer SMD#1 NPDES

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Foothills Water Network, Including CSPA, Asks FERC to Study Water Supply in Hydropower Relicensing

Posted on October 19, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Chris Shutes, FERC Projects Director In a comment letter filed in the dockets of the coordinated relicensing of the Yuba-Bear and Drum-Spaulding hydroelectric projects, the Foothills Water Network has taken the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to task for failure … 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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CSPA, CWIN and AquAlliance comment on DFG’s draft flow criteria for the Delta and Tributaries

Posted on October 14, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Bill Jennings, CSPA Executive Director The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, California Water Impact Network and AquAlliance have submitted comments on the draft flow report issued by the California Department of Fish and Game. In November 2009, the California Legislature … 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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CSPA Submits Comments to RWQCB Over the Renewal of Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant’s NPDES Permit

Posted on October 8, 2010 by CSPA Admin

The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) has reviewed the tentative Waste Discharge Requirements (NPDES No. CA0077682) for the Sacramento Regional   Wastewater Treatment Plant (Permit) and respectfully submits the following comments. CSPA requests status as a designated party for this proceeding. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 30, 2010 by CSPA Admin

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 Comments on PEIR for Irrigated Agriculture

Posted on September 30, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Bill Jennings, CSPA Executive Director The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) has submitted extensive comments on the draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board’s (Regional Board) irrigated lands project that regulates … Continue reading →

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CSPA Comments on Future Operation of Oroville

Posted on September 24, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Chris Shutes, CSPA FERC Projects Director CSPA has filed comments on the third Draft 401 Water Quality Certification for the relicensing of the Oroville Facilities. The State Water Resources Control Board issued its third draft certification on July 2, … Continue reading →

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CSPA Files for Party Status on Mokelumne Pumped Storage

Posted on September 23, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Chris Shutes, FERC Projects Director CSPA has filed for party status in a proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission. In the proceeding, Pacific Gas & Electric Company seeks permission to charge its ratepayers $40 Million to initiate a FERC … Continue reading →

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CSPA, CWIN and AquAlliance submit Comments to State Water Board Regarding Grassland Bypass Project and Basin Plan Amendment

Posted on September 22, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Bill Jennings, CSPA Executive Director The Regional Board adopted the plan that essentially suspends compliance with selenium water quality standards for another ten years. Selenium levels in the San Joaquin River continue to exceed levels that are lethal to … Continue reading →

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CSPA Comments on Draft EIS for McCloud – Pit Relicensing

Posted on September 22, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Chris Shutes, FERC Projects Director CSPA filed comments today on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the relicensing of the McCloud – Pit Hydroelectric Project (FERC #2106). CSPA focused on two major areas of concern. … Continue reading →

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CSPA’s Richard McHenry Quoted in Environmental Health Sciences’ Article

Posted on September 13, 2010 by CSPA Admin

Bad water? It’s the cheese. Hilmar Cheese brings good jobs to California farm town, but polluted water, too By Jane Kay Photos by Craig Lee Environmental Health News September 13, 2010 The story of Hilmar is a classic tale of … Continue reading →

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CSPA, CWIN, AquAlliance Sue DWR & State Water Board Over Public Trust

Posted on September 7, 2010 by CSPA Admin

By Bill Jennings, CSPA Executive Director September 7, 2010 — On 3 September 2010, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA), California Water Impact Network (CWIN) and AquAlliance have filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court against the State Water Resources … Continue reading →

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