Thursday, February 28, 2013

News articles and links from February 28, 2013


WATER SUPPLY

Story
From Patterson Irrigator - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Coalition response...This reporter does a good job in explaining the causes for the low allocation number for CVP water users. We've had dry years before that have resulted in low allocations but the loss of nearly 800,000 acre-feet of water because of dubious efforts to protect fish is unbelievable.

Water stored in federal reservoirs (Trinity, Shasta, Folsom and San Luis) totaled 7.3 million acre-feet on Feb. 26, 2013. In 1977, the driest year on record, that total was only 3.3 maf. The initial water allocation in 1977 was 25%, the same as this year; yet the amount of water in storage this year is more than double the 1977 number.

Federal regulations that have taken nearly 800,000 acre-feet of water away from farms, families and businesses need to be changed if California is to avoid a disaster in future years.

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(This editorial was previously printed in the Fresno Bee.) 
Editorial
From Merced Sun-Star - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
From Modesto Bee - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 

Coalition response...The latest comparison from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan regarding the two tunnels versus alternatives reveals that as many as 137,000 full-time equivalent jobs would be created with the twin tunnels (http://baydeltaconservationplan.com/Home.aspx). The capacity for these tunnels would be 9,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). A previous study noted that a single tunnel with a capacity of only 3,000 cfs would create 70,000 jobs and 130,000 jobs from a larger 15,000 cfs set of tunnels.
 
While some individuals and groups suggest that a 3,000 cfs tunnel would save money, it does not accomplish the goals set forth by the Legislature. Natural Resources Secretary John Laird has stated, "A tunnel this size, which would move much less water than is currently permitted, is not adequate to protect California from a disaster."
 
Years of study and research by scientists have gone into the effort to reach a solution for Delta ecosystem restoration and a reliable water supply, the goals set forth by the Legislature. These studies are available at the above referenced website. "Frank and fair public discussions" will benefit our state's water future but those involved must be committed to leave their agendas aside for the betterment of all California. 

WATER SUPPLY

Story
From Porterville Recorder - Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013

Story
From Imperial Valley Press - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

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Opinion
By Karla Nemeth
From California Majority Report - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

COURTS

Story
From Marysville Appeal-Democrat - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

News articles and links from February 27, 2013


BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN

Editorial
From Fresno Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Coalition response...The latest comparison from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan regarding the two tunnels versus alternatives reveals that as many as 137,000 full-time equivalent jobs would be created with the twin tunnels (http://baydeltaconservationplan.com/Home.aspx). The capacity for these tunnels would be 9,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). A previous study noted that a single tunnel with a capacity of only 3,000 cfs would create 70,000 jobs and 130,000 jobs from a larger 15,000 cfs set of tunnels.

While some individuals and groups suggest that a 3,000 cfs tunnel would save money, it does not accomplish the goals set forth by the Legislature. Natural Resources Secretary John Laird has stated, "A tunnel this size, which would move much less water than is currently permitted, is not adequate to protect California from a disaster."

Years of study and research by scientists have gone into the effort to reach a solution for Delta ecosystem restoration and a reliable water supply, the goals set forth by the Legislature. These studies are available at the above referenced website. "Frank and fair public discussions" will benefit our state's water future but those involved must be committed to leave their agendas aside for the betterment of all California.

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Press release
From CFWC - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Press release
From BDCP - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Press release
From SWC - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Blog
By Karla Nemeth
From BDCP - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Story
From Stockton Record - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

DELTA

Blog
By Harry Cline
From Western Farm Press - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Blog
By Peter Moyle
From California WaterBlog - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

WATER SUPPLY

Story
From Sacramento Bee - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

TV news
From CBS 47 - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

TV news
From ABC 30 - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Story
From Modesto Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Story
From Modesto Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

WATER BOND

Story
From Stockton Record - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Story
From ACWA - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

GROUNDWATER

Story
From Ag Alert - Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Column 
From Fresno Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013

Radio news
From Pacifica Evening News - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

COURTS

Story
From Bloomberg BNA - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

News articles and links from February 26, 2013


WATER SUPPLY

Statement
From CFWC - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Statement
From WWD - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Press release
From USBR - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Fresno Bee - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Hanford Sentinel - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Manteca Bulletin - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Fresno Bee - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
From Modesto Bee - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
From Visalia Times-Delta - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 3013
From KCRA 3 - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Fresno Business Journal - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From ACWA - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

Story
From Modesto Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26,2013

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Blog
By Alex Breitler
From esanjoaquin - Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

WATER BOND

Blog
From Sacramento Bee - Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 

Friday, February 22, 2013

News articles and links from February 22, 2013


GROUNDWATER

Opinion
By Carolee Krieger
From Fresno Bee - Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Coalition response...No drainage water from the nearly 100,000 acres of the Grassland Drainage Area south of Los Banos ever flowed to the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge. The author fails to provide this important fact as she attempts to connect the land, that will send drainage water to the proposed treatment plant, with Kesterson from the 1980s.

A cooperative effort by farmers, local water districts, environmental organizations, and State and federal agencies has resulted in reduced flows of selenium and other minerals into the San Joaquin River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency labeled the project a "success story." Read the EPA report at http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/nps/success319/ca_san.cfm.

The water treatment plant is yet another phase in the overall effort to maintain the viability of the farm acreage. Each year the harvest value from this land totals more than $400 million. Hundreds of individuals are employed year-round and thousands more are added during harvest season. An additional $250 million in economic activity is generated by farming operations that supports local communities.

Taking even more land out of production as suggested by the author would be devastating. A recent look (farmwater.org/watersupplycutshurtusall.pdf) at water lost to 25 million Californians and 3 million acres of farmland reveals that 260,000 acres account for 12,386 farm jobs and could annually produce $873 million in crops. That translates to a $2.2 billion impact to the State's economy.

Removing land from production could result in less locally-grown fruits and vegetables in our grocery stores and a greater reliance on imported food. Is this what people really want?

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Press release
From CFWC - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

TV news
From KPBS - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

WATER SUPPLY

Story
From LA Times - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Story
From Global Post - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

GROUNDWATER

Story
From Visalia Times-Delta - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

Opinion
By John Michelena
From Modesto Bee - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Story
From Chico News & Review - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

FISHERIES

Story
From Davis Enterprise  - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Radio news
From KQED - Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Story
From Stockton Record - Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

TV news
From Fox 40 - Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

PEOPLE

Press release
From DSC - Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013