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Southern California Water Committee: The many stresses on the Delta

Posted by: Maven on September 2, 2010 at 9:06 am

From the Southern California Water Committee:

“The fragile state of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) has taken center stage among scientists from across the nation. The region – a watery web of rivers, sloughs and diverse landscapes – is home to an array of plants and wildlife, and is a critical pathway for moving water to the Bay Area, the Central Valley and Southern California.

In recent years, state and federal authorities have severely limited water deliveries through the Delta in an attempt to help endangered fish populations such as Delta smelt and salmon. And now, researchers and scientists are turning their attention to a much wider range of forces believed to be contributing to the demise of the Delta’s ecosystem. … “

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September 2, 2010 · Filed Under Delta Issues

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