Federal Judge Tosses California Plan to Export More Delta Water
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 5:00PM 
Federal judge Oliver Wanger today tossed out a controversial water plan
that would have allowed more pumping of water from the imperiled
California Delta at the expense of five species of protected chinook
salmon and steelhead trout.
Via: California Progress Report LINK
Though the judge's decision might further curb delta exports, a more
likely result is operational changes 250 miles to the north at Shasta
Dam, experts on both sides said.
Among the fixes being eyed is construction of the long-debated
Peripheral Canal, which would divert water around the delta and onward
to Southern California. The proposal has been condemned by
environmentalists and others who say it would rob the delta of the
water it needs for fish to survive.
Money Quote: This spring's dry weather has already cut state water reserves. The
Metropolitan Water District, the state's largest, is calling on
residents to step up conservation efforts such as not watering their
lawns one day a week.
Via: The LA Times LINK
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