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Commentary: Isenberg played loose with facts

Posted by: Maven on November 29, 2009 at 8:22 am

From the Sacramento Bee, this commentary by Mary Snyder, district engineer for the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District.:

“Phil Isenberg calls the Sacramento region “whiny and sanctimonious” in dealing with water issues about the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and he dismisses the concerns expressed by many as “hysteria” and “caterwauling.” But the accusations made about the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, the potential impact of ammonia from our discharge on the Delta ecosystem and our position in the Delta debate deserve special attention.

Isenberg’s latest commentary, “Delta fix demands sacrifices from all” (Viewpoints, Nov. 18), unfortunately continues to perpetuate untruths. Here are the facts.

• Regarding the statement in the commentary that “independent scientists found current levels likely cause harm” to Delta fish: This is not true. No such research exists – as confirmed by a panel of national independent experts convened by CalFED in March 2009. Their report is available on the CalFED Web site. … “

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November 29, 2009 · Filed Under Legislation - State & Federal

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