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Wednesday’s top of the scroll: Water groups fight salmon plan in court

Posted by: Maven on February 3, 2010 at 8:59 am

From the Fresno Bee:

“A coalition of water districts and agencies asked a federal judge in Fresno on Tuesday to set aside a controversial salmon management plan because it reduces water deliveries to urban and agricultural users.

U.S. District Judge Oliver W. Wanger is weighing a decision after hearing four hours of testimony. He promised a ruling by Tuesday, the date of another hearing dealing with the salmon management plan.

Among those seeking the order were the Westlands Water District, which takes in a large portion of the west side of the central San Joaquin Valley. Also among the plaintiffs were the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which serves 19 million people.

All depend on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for water. The temporary ruling, if granted, would be in place while a more permanent measure is sought. The water agencies want the salmon management plan rewritten to allow more water to be pumped. … “

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February 3, 2010 · Filed Under Delta Issues

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