May 25, 2012

WATER SUPPLY

California readies for water banking
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From Western Farm Press – Friday, May 25, 2012
The buzzword “deficit” is far from limited to federal debt when it comes to the world of water, whether the wet stuff goes into crops or out of the faucets in homes.

Lake Kaweah celebrates 50 years!

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From Aquafornia – Friday, May 25, 2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated the 50th anniversary of Lake Kaweah and Terminus Dam near Visalia, Calif., May 18, 2012. Since 1962, the dam has provided reduced risk of flooding and millions of dollars in agricultural, recreation and natural resources benefits.

Vineyard water tips offered in workshop

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From SLO Tribune – Friday, May 25, 2012

Practical tips for water efficiency in vineyards will be the focus of a Tuesday morning workshop in Paso Robles organized by the Central Coast Vineyard Team.

California dreams of water solutions

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From Capital Press – Thursday, May 24, 2012

Like many farmers in California, Ross Shoop wonders how much water he’ll get for his pasture this year. The Corning, Calif., turkey farmer draws water from the Tehama-Colusa Canal System, whose federally contracted water allocations have been drastically scaled back during drought years.

Salton Sea Authority supports, questions state conservation plan

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From Imperial Valley Press – Thursday, May 24, 2012

Local Salton Sea leaders questioned whether a plan to install habitat was feasible with the state budget problems. Members of the Salton Sea Authority heard a report Thursday about the proposed Species Conservation Plan through the state Fish and Game Department. Though members agreed that it was a good step on the ground, they asked how the project would be operated or even started with the state holding tight onto the purse strings when it comes to the state’s largest inland body of water.

Siskiyou County water trial set to resume May 29

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From Capital Press – Thursday, May 24, 2012

The trial to determine the Siskiyou County Farm Bureau’s water suit against the California Department of Fish and Game is set to resume next Tuesday, May 29.

DELTA

Congressman McNerney blasts new plan to steal Delta water

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From Rep. McNerney – Thursday, May 24, 2012
Today, Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) condemned the latest developments related to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP).  Congressman McNerney’s office received a briefing on the outcome of meetings held last week between federal and state government officials.  The new plans still call for the construction of a massive conveyance system that would ship water to Southern California.

Water Focus: Northern California water interests unite

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From Sacramento Business Journal – Thursday, May 24, 2012
Urban, agricultural and environmental interests have banded together to speak with one voice in an effort to protect the region’s water supply from thirsty Southern California and San Joaquin Valley interests.

FISHERIES

Oroville Feather River Fish Hatchery making spring run now to distinguish fish later

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From Oroville Mercury-Register – Thursday, May 24, 2012
It may not be time for the heavy influx of salmon yet at the fish barrier dam at the Feather River, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t fish swimming toward the Feather River Fish