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Salmon Returns a Mixed Bag
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 restrictions and a trucking program that transports juvenile salmon around poor in-river and Delta conditions.
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CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Aluminum Foundry in Stockton
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 Tree Creek and thence the San Joaquin River and Delta in violations of the substantive
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State Board Proceeding on San Joaquin River Flows
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 objectives associated with the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan.
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State Board Report Reveals Widespread Toxicity in Waterways
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 non-SWAMP monitoring or toxicity identified pursuant to mandated monitoring by wastewater dischargers under their NPDES
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CSPA and Foothills Water Network Comment on Draft License Application for Yuba-Bear and Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Projects
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 Irrigation District and PG&E respectively, coordinate their operations, and their licensees are engaged in a
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