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CSPA Comments on Sierra Pacific Industries Wastewater Permit

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Bill Jennings

CSPA has submitted comments to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the proposed renewal of waste discharge requirements for Sierra Pacific Industries’ sawmill and cogeneration facility in Anderson California.  A hearing in the matter is scheduled before … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue International Paper in West Sacramento

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 25 February 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue International Paper Company in West Sacramento for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the paper and scrap materials recycling facility illegally discharges … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Metal Facility in Lodi

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 25 February 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue M & R Metal Sales, Inc., in Lodi California for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the new steel sales and scrap … Continue reading →

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CSPA and Food & Water Watch issue major report on dairy pollution

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bill Jennings

CSPA and consumer advocacy organization Food & Water Watch released a report showing serious contamination of groundwater around large-scale dairies.  Failure to protect groundwater not only threatens the health and safety of many thousands of Central Valley residents, it places … Continue reading →

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CSPA Submits Comments on Landfill in Stanislaus County

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Bill Jennings

CSPA submitted comments on an inadequate Cease and Desist Order regarding the Geer Road Class III landfill that is owned and maintained by Stanislaus County.  The 168-acre landfill contains more than 4.5 million tons of waste and has polluted underlying … Continue reading →

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Salmon Returns a Mixed Bag

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Bill Jennings

In February, the California Department of Fish and Game released its Grand Tab (linked below) of Chinook salmon escapement in the Central Valley. Central Valley fall-run Chinook salmon returns increased this past year; aided by improved ocean conditions, export pumping … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Aluminum Foundry in Stockton

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 3 February 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Trilore Technologies, Inc., in Stockton California for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the aluminum foundry illegally discharges polluted stormwater to Lone … Continue reading →

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State Board Proceeding on San Joaquin River Flows

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 8 February 2011, CSPA, California Water Impact Network and AquAlliance joined in submitting extensive additional information and comments concerning the State Water Resources Control Board’s continuing review and expected revision of San Joaquin River flow and South Delta salinity … Continue reading →

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State Board Report Reveals Widespread Toxicity in Waterways

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bill Jennings

The State Water Resources Control Board  (SWRCB) has released a report summarizing toxicity in California waters identified by the state’s Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program (SWAMP) between 2001 and 2009.  Unfortunately, the report does not include the widespread toxicity in … Continue reading →

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CSPA and Foothills Water Network Comment on Draft License Application for Yuba-Bear and Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Projects

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Chris Shutes

February 1, 2011. The Foothills Water Network, a coalition of NGO’s in which CSPA plays a leading role, filed 80 pages of comments on the Draft License Applications for the Yuba-Bear and Drum-Spaulding hydroelectric projects. The projects, licensed to  Nevada … Continue reading →

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CSPA and Allied Groups Comment on Merced Relicensing, Request Studies

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Chris Shutes

January 31, 2011. CSPA and a five other conservation and fishing groups have commented on the Initial Study Report in the relicensing of the Merced River Project, and submitted seven requests for new studies. In 2009 and 2010, Merced Irrigation … Continue reading →

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CSPA Joins Broad Coalition in Submitting Comments on Delta Plan EIR

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Bill Jennings

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 … Continue reading →

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CSPA Comments on Delta Plan EIR at Stockton Hearing

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bill Jennings

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 … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Recycling Facility in Stockton

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 13 January 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Stockton Recycling in Stockton California for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the two-acre auto salvage and scrap recycling facility illegally discharges … Continue reading →

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CSPA Comments on Auburn Wastewater Permit Amendment

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 2 January 2011, CSPA submitted comments on the proposal by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board to relax the effluent limits for aluminum in the NPDES permit for the City of Auburn’s wastewater treatment plant. 

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CSPA to Sue City and Country of Sacramento for Sewage Spills and Illegal Discharges

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Bill Jennings

On 29 December 2010, the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA) gave formal notice, pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), of its intent to sue the City of Sacramento, Sacramento Area Sewer District and Sacramento County (Sacramento) for illegal … Continue reading →

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Latest DFG survey shows Delta Fisheries continue to court extinction: historical lows for striped bass and splittail

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Bill Jennings

The California Department of Fish and Game has released the results of their annual Fall Midwater Trawl of pelagic (open water) species in the Delta.  The results continue to demonstrate an estuary in collapse.  The study, which produces indices of … Continue reading →

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State Board passes deficient certification for Oroville

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Chris Shutes

The State Water Resources Control Board, on December 15, 2010, approved a 401 water quality certification for the relicensing of the Oroville Facilities. The certification by the State Board is required before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission can issue a … Continue reading →

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After 20 Years, Hearing Scheduled on CSPA’s Big Sur River Protest

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bill Jennings

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has scheduled a hearing on 8 & 9 March 2011 regarding CSPA’s protest of El Sur Ranch’s water right application on the Big Sur River.  In 1990, El Sur Ranch was caught illegally … Continue reading →

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San Joaquin River Flow and Salinity Workshop Scheduled for 6 & 7 January

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Bill Jennings

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 … Continue reading →

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