“The Court allowed the Sites Authority to reject as “infeasible” any alternatives that would better protect fish and wildlife. The diverters get to divert and the fish get to suffer. This project should not be built.” - Chris Shutes
Water agencies and engineering consultants are testing how far they can weaken flow requirements for water rights to divert surface water for groundwater recharge.
CSPA is pursuing appropriate constraints on the groundwater gold rush each step of the way.
By participating in Nevada Irrigation District's cases before the DC Circuit, CSPA is continuing its campaign to protect the Clean Water Act and its wider campaign to protect rivers from the effects of hydropower dams.
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“The exorbitant costs of the Delta tunnel make the program feasible only if it funded by taxpayer money, thus making the public finance the further degradation of public trust resources …”
California Public Utilities Commission finds that PG&E’s proposed transaction failed to meet “even the minimal public interest standard.”
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Chris Shutes, of @CalSportPA criticized the state’s approach in the Delta. DWR should improve the existing facilities by installing fish screens at the entrance to Clifton Court Forebay that would keep many fish out and reduce losses to predators.
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Chris Shutes on the Voluntary Agreements - “I think we need something that's more definitive. We've had an awful long time to look at what we're going to do to fix the problems in the Delta. I think we need to give it our best shot today.”
To ensure water security in California and to address climate change, demand for water resources must be brought into alignment with the actual water that is available.
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"Lake Tahoe is no place to be experimenting with herbicides, especially when non-chemical options are available.” - Chris Shutes, Executive Director, CSPA
📸 Taylor Creek-Tallac Area, Monique Rydel USFWS Public Domain
Californians & all interested parties can submit comments on CA’s #PlasticPollution prevention law now until 5/8.
Public hearing is set for 9am-5pm 4/23. Comment:
➡️ At CalEPA headquarters, 1001 I St., Sacto.
➡️ On Zoom: https://t.co/DBEqvDoYNA
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CSPA asks State Water Resources Control Board to follow its own rules on DWR’s petition for change in point of diversion for the proposed Delta tunnel.
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