Important Facts for Today’s Congressional Hearing on California Water Supply
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By Doug Obegi
From NRDC – Monday, April 11, 2011
Coalition response...It’s too bad this blog was not written AFTER the congressional hearing because the facts would have caused the author to change his writing. Here is a recap of comments made at the hearing:
1. ESA Protections Have Had No Impact on Water Allocations This Year---It was clearly explained at the hearing that the early announcement of water allocation by the Bureau of Reclamation was low because of the biological opinions, despite water conditions at the time justifying a higher allocation. This low allocation caused farmers to plan on reducing their planted acreage this year because of the uncertainty of water deliveries.
2. Protecting Endangered Species in the Delta Protects Fishing Jobs---Farm water officials agreed that it is important to protect fishing jobs, just as it is important to protect farm jobs. These same spokesmen called for cooperation between fishery and farming interests...a statement that was noticeably absent from the fishery representative.
3. Recently, Lack of Demand for Water Completely Shut Down the Delta Pumps---The cause of reduced pumping from the Delta was the absence of anywhere to store the water. Statements at the hearing by farm water officials, a Contra Costa supervisor and congressional representatives agreed that failure to complete the State Water Project and build additional storage facilities have resulted in a loss of available water for use by California.
CONGRESS
Story
From Fresno Bee – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A few other things I heard at the congressional hearing
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By Mark Grossi
From Fresno Bee – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Positions hardened at Fresno water hearing
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From Merced Sun-Star – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Fishermen vs. Farmers plays out in Fresno
TV News
From ABC-30 – Monday, April 11, 2011
Congressional Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Water
TV News
From CBS-47 – Monday, April 11, 2011
Congressional water hearing gets heated in Fresno
TV News
From KMPH-26 – Monday, April 11, 2011
Local Residents Stress Need for Congressional Action to Address California’s Man-Made Drought
Press Release
From Natural Resources Committee – Monday, April 11, 2011
Democrats call for “All-California” water approach at Fresno hearing
Press Release
From Aquafornia – Monday, April 11, 2011
McClintock’s opening statement from the hearing in Fresno
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From Aquafornia – Monday, April 11, 2011
Larry Collins testimony to Fresno House Water Hearing
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From IndyBay Media – Monday, April 11, 2011
Tom Birmingham’s statement at Fresno hearing
Statement
From SCRIBD – Monday, April 11, 2011
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By Alex Breitler
From The Record – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
DELTA
Delta diversion plan takes a hit when judge sides with farmers
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From Sacramento Bee – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
State workers can't set foot on Delta farms to start designing a controversial canal or tunnel to divert water south, a Stockton judge has ruled.
Bay Delta Conservation Plan hosting public meeting Monday, April 25th
Announcement
From Aquafornia – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
Water, Birds and Rice in the Central Valley
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By Dawit Zeleke, The Nature Conservancy
From Calrice – Monday, April 11, 2011
FISHERIES
Press Release
From NOAA – Monday, April 11, 2011
Did Trucks Prompt the Salmon Resurgence?
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From East Bay Express – Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The ocean salmon fishing season is set to open on April 2 and fishery managers estimate that coastal waters currently boast more salmon than at any time in the past five years.
QUANTIFICATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Quantification Settlement Agreement fallowing money is being divided
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From IV Press – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
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