News articles and links from January 15, 2013

WATER SUPPLY

Water worries due to long dry spell?

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By Ken Clark

From AccuWeather - Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

San Joaquin Valley floodplain coaxed back

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From San Francisco Chronicle - Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

Assemblyman introduces Salton Sea governance bill

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From Imperial Valle Press - Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

RIVERS

State plan: Sacrifice Northern SJ Valley economy for questionable fish gains

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By Allen Short

From Manteca Bulletin - Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013

FISHERIES

Salmon runs boom, go bust over centuries 

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From Science Daily - Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

Marin at center of new federal plan to restore coho populations

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From Marin Independent Journal - Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

MEETINGS

Embracing Innovation: The Next Generation

California Irrigation Institute - Feb. 4-5, 2013

Technology continues to evolve on the farm resulting in improved irrigation efficiency. "Embracing Technology on the Farm" during the CII's annual conference will feature Steve Dragt of formerly Bolthouse Farms speaking on 'Developing Irrigation Innovations on the Farm.' Other speakers during the technology presentations include Blake Sanden, U.C. Cooperative Extension; Sam Cooley, Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.; and Alex Jack, Jack Bros., Inc. The conference is Feb. 4-5, 2013, at the Sacramento Arden Hilton. Registration and more information are available at www.caii.org.