Fisheries
Delta smelt population up – wet winters appears to have helped
Story
From Sacramento Bee – Thursday, July 21, 2011
Coalition response...The increase in smelt numbers from last year is good news but we need to be careful in rushing to a reason for this bump in numbers. California has experienced an extraordinarily wet winter, with flood control operations running for seven months. Outflow conditions from the Delta have been far beyond any level that the water projects could possibly do under more normal conditions. It is unfortunate that only a DFG biologist and one environmental group were included as resources in this article. Additional data is available, including a five-year study (POD) that cost millions of dollars that concluded there are many factors affecting the species; indicating that not just one factor (flows) will provide the answer. A food supply that is not threatened by ammonium discharges into Delta waters will play a vital role and must not be overlooked.
WATER SUPPLY
Solution for water woes relies on success of Bay Delta plan
Viewpoint
By Jim Beck
From Sacramento Bee – Thursday, July 21, 2011
It’s time to invest in California’s water infrastructure
Opinion
By Tim Quinn
From Capitol Weekly – Thursday, July 21, 2011
A Paradox for the West’s Pumping System: Flood on the Top, Drought on the Bottom
Story
From NY Times – Thursday, July 21, 2011
WEATHER
Video
From YouTube – Wednesday, July 20, 2011
COURTS
Karuk Tribe, others not part of suit; groups can’t intervene in Siskiyou water use case
Story
From Redding Record Searchlight – Wednesday, July 20, 2011
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