Friday, July 6, 2012

News articles and links from July 6, 2012


Delta

Blog
By Alastair Bland
From Bohemian - Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Coalition response...Those who oppose the Peripheral Canal fail to include all of the facts in their arguments because the facts do not support their position. Claims that a canal would "remove so much water" are just that---claims. Operational limits of a proposed canal have yet to be finalized yet draft elements of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) already include limits on exports when natural river flows are lower. 
 
There are a myriad of factors impacting salmon (and other fish) populations including water quality, invasive species, predatory fish, and ocean conditions. A recent report by the National Research Council stated that improving ecological conditions in the Delta will fail if they don't target multiple stressors, contrary to the constant drum beat calling for a reduced water supply for farms, homes and businesses. 
 
The Sacramento River fall Chinook escapement, ocean harvest and river harvest index clearly shows population (and harvest) peaks in 1988, 1995, and 2002 with corresponding dips in the intervening years.  It is normal to expect a rise in salmon numbers now and in the next few years and that's exactly what we're seeing.
 
Blaming the pumps or deliveries of water that flow through the Delta as the primary cause of reduced salmon populations is simply an exercise in hiding the facts.

WATER SUPPLY

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From LA Times - Friday, July 6, 2012

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From Stockton Record - Friday, July 6, 2012

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From Sacramento Bee - Friday, July 6, 2012

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From SF Chronicle - Friday, July 6, 2012

Blog
By Joel Fox
From Fox & Hounds Daily - Friday, July 6, 2012

Statement
By Tim Quinn
From Aquafornia - Friday, July 6, 2012

Statement
By Sen. Harman
From Harman - Thursday, July 5, 2012

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From Businessweek - Thursday, July 5, 2012

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From Ventura County Star - Thursday, July 5, 2012

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From Central Valley Business Times - Thursday, July 5, 2012

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From Contra Costa Times - Thursday, July 5, 2012
From Modesto Bee - Thursday, July 5, 2012
From Salinas Californian - Thursday, July 5, 2012
From San Diego Union-Tribune - Thursday, July 5, 2012
From KGO-TV - Thursday, July 5, 2012

TV news
From KFSN-30 - Thursday, July 5, 2012

DELTA

Blog
By Jeff Michael
From Valley Economy - Thursday, July 5, 2012

CONGRESS

Blog
By Wayne Lusvardi
From Cal Watchdog - Thursday, July 5, 2012

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