Water supply
Water systems key to restoring jobs, food production
Opinion
By Zeke Grader
From Modesto Bee – Monday, July 25, 2011
Coalition response...The author fails to acknowledge recent scientific studies that have pinned the drop in salmon numbers on ocean conditions, including warm water temperatures and a lack of an adequate food supply. The biological opinions that are held to such high esteem by the author have been ruled “arbitrary and capricious” and “sloppy science” by a federal judge. Federal fish agencies have been ordered to rewrite the opinions. The author also fails to reference comments by the National Academy of Sciences’ committee that stated further study is needed into the impacts of predators on juvenile salmon. The inclusion of select informational items and the purposeful exclusion of factual information renders this opinion article as seriously lacking in its believability.
Delta
Why the Scientists Say Delta Smelt Population Improved Slightly this Year
Blog
From Green Roots – Monday, July 25, 2011
Coalition response...Flows alone will not cause an increase in smelt numbers. An adequate food supply that is not threatened by wastewater discharges containing ammonium is needed. While flows may have aided in diluting the ammonium that biologists agree endanger the food supply found in the Delta, it is the food that smelt and other species need to flourish. These higher than usual flows were caused by Mother Nature; these levels cannot be achieved through the operations of the current water supply systems.
Congress
Congressman Nunes’ Attempt to Destroy California’s Salmon and Fishing Jobs
Blog
By Zeke Grader
From SF Chronicle – Monday, July 25, 2011
Coalition response...This author’s use of inflammatory descriptions to mischaracterize farmers along the San Joaquin Valley Westside provides a false depiction of those who are growing the food and fiber that we all require. For several months during the year the only source of lettuce for consumers comes from these farmers. He labels these farmers as “agribusiness barons” and attempts to label them as “corporate farmers” as if that is a derogatory term. He and others need to realize that over 90% of all California farms have incorporated while maintaining the decision-making process within the family. His attempt to liken these family farmers to those whose operational decisions are made in corporate board rooms fails the test of truth. It’s too bad his admitted “anger” fueled his continued use of falsehoods in describing California farmers.
PEOPLE
Kern County Water Agency Mourns Loss of Former General Manager Thomas N. Clark Press release
From KCWA – Monday, July 25, 2011
Kern’s water rainmaker was a force
Column
By Lois Henry
From Bakersfield Californian – Monday, July 25, 2011
Former Kern water agency chief dies
Blog
By Mark Grossi
From Fresno Bee – Monday, July 25, 2011
By Peter Nelson, CFWC President
From CFWC – Tuesday, July 26, 2011
WATER SUPPLY
Updates on Lake Powell and Lake Mean/Monsoon Moisture
Blog
By Ken Clark
From Accuweather – Monday, July 25, 2011
Highlights of July’s CWC meeting
Blog
By Paul Selsky
From Brown and Caldwell Water News – Monday, July 25, 2011
DELTA
Canal or tunnel would devastate local economy
Opinion
By Craig W. Anderson
From SJFB News - July 2011
Blog
From Restore the Delta – Monday, July 25, 2011
FISHERIES
Salmon may face greater threat than water shortage
Story
From SF Chronicle – Monday, July 25, 2011
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