Category Archives: Campaigns

Water Board Ends 15 Years Of Study Delay By Merced Irrigation District

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Chris Shutes

The State Water Resources Control Board has rebuffed an request by Merced Irrigation District to delay study of the impacts of its operations on the Merced River. The Board denied a stay of the implementation of Water Rights “Investigation” Order … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Recycling Facility in Stockton

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 11 April 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Stockton Recycling Inc. in Stockton California, for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the facility is illegally discharging polluted stormwater in violation … Continue reading →

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CSPA Sues Aluminum Foundry in Stockton for Violations of Clean Water Act

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 5 April 2011, CSPA filed a lawsuit against Trilore Technologies, Inc. for massive violations of the federal Clean Water Act, the state’s General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  The Stockton aluminum foundry illegally discharges polluted stormwater to Lone Tree Creek and … Continue reading →

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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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CSPA’s Jennings Quoted in Stockton Record: Regional Board farm program is a license to pollute

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Bill Jennings

By Alex Breitler Record Staff Writer April 4, 2011 State Water Cops may approve a long-term plan this week to clean up runoff from millions of acres of farmland, despite the fact that after seven years of testing, they don’t … Continue reading →

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CSPA Assembles Broad Coalition to Protect Water Quality From Farm Pollution

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Bill Jennings

Some 118 groups representing the environmental, environmental justice, recreational and fishing community signed on to a CSPA letter to the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding the proposed Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program.  Coalition Letter

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Industrial Gases Facility in Vacaville

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 28 March 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. in Vacaville California, for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the facility is illegally discharging polluted stormwater in violation … Continue reading →

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CSPA settles lawsuit against Redding Recycling Facility for illegal pollution

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 21 March 2011, CSPA settled a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Northstate Recycling, Inc. regarding serious violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  Northstate Recycling operates a 13-acre scrap recycling facility in Redding California that discharges polluted stormwater … Continue reading →

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Watch CSPA’s New Video

Posted on March 23, 2011 by CSPA Admin
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CSPA Sues Metal Facility in Windsor for Violations of Clean Water Act

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 22 March 2011, CSPA filed a lawsuit against West Coast Metals, Inc., in Windsor, California for massive violations of the federal Clean Water Act and the state’s General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  The Facility illegally discharges polluted stormwater into Pool … Continue reading →

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CSPA and 6 Allied Groups Defend Clean Water Act From Attack by Merced Irrigation District

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Chris Shutes

March 24, 2011. CSPA and 6 allied conservation groups have vigorously supported the State Water Resources Control Board’s use of its Clean Water Act authority to require Merced Irrigation District to perform studies. The studies are needed in order for … Continue reading →

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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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CSPA Settles Two Pollution Lawsuits Against Sierra Pacific Industries’ Facilities

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 18 March 2011, CSPA settled two Clean Water Act and Prop. 65 lawsuits against Sierra Pacific Industries regarding serious violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit and California’s Health and Safety Code (Prop. 65).  The subject facilities are … Continue reading →

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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Recycling Facility in Stockton

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Bill Jennings

On 9 March 2011, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Stockton Recycling, Inc., in Stockton California for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The notice letter alleges that the 4-acre recycling facility illegally discharges polluted stormwater to … Continue reading →

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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 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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