Category Archives: Tom Cannon

It is not too late for Delta smelt

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Tom Cannon

Before the 2012-2015 drought, Delta smelt had a recovery period in 2010 and 2011. Now, in 2016, there remains an opportunity for some form of recovery, albeit small. What is needed is exactly what the US Fish and Wildlife Service … Continue reading →

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Irrigation Districts Can’t See Past Killing Bass to Save Salmon

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Tom Cannon, Bill Jennings and Chris Shutes

Many San Joaquin Valley irrigation districts can’t get past the refrain on the broken record that controlling striped bass and black bass will save salmon and steelhead. They’ll do anything to avoid releasing more water from reservoirs; in many cases, … Continue reading →

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