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Hatchery analysis doesn’t float with Owens Valley Commitee or LA DWP

Posted by: Maven on February 18, 2010 at 6:09 am

Fish Springs Hatchery #2 2009From the Inyo Register:

“Two local advocates of water in the Owens Valley do not agree with a recent environmental study of state hatcheries drafted by the California Department of Fish and Game.

One, the Owens Valley Committee environmental group, is concerned that continued water pumping at the current rate is not necessary and will disrupt the perfect conditions that made the valley an ideal spot for fish hatcheries. The other owns the pumps and is worried that any reduction in pumping will impact the citizens of the City of Los Angeles and perhaps the entire state.

The group who owns the pumps, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, made its comments first. And, opposition to DWP’s suggestions never made it to the final document, and pumping is going to be allowed at its current rate.

The OVC has filed a lawsuit against DFG for failure to adequately address alternatives, such as limiting the pumping rate. The lawsuit stems from a study the DFG conducted after a generation-long delay.

After more than 30 years, the DFG completed an environmental study last month on its hatchery and stocking program. And just days after the study’s release, the Owens Valley Committee has filed suit against DFG alleging it is pumping more water than it needs to supply the Black Rock and Fish Springs facilities. … “


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February 18, 2010 · Filed Under Eastern Sierra

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