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All-American Canal Lining scheduled to begin in June

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on May 15, 2007 at 2:21 pm

From the Yuma Sun:

After nearly a year’s delay, Imperial Irrigation District expects to start construction June 4 on a project to line a portion of the earthen-banked All-American Canal with concrete.

The project had been put on hold because of legal challenges issued by environmentalists and businesses on both sides of the border, who say seepage from the 70-year-old canal is a vital water source for the Mexicali Valley aquifer.

Last month, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco lifted its injunction, clearing the way for the project to proceed, said Kevin Kelley, spokesman for Imperial Irrigation District. The irrigation district operates the federal waterway under a contract with the Department of Interior.

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May 15, 2007 · Filed Under All-American Canal, Colorado River Basin, Imperial Irrigation District & Imperial Valley

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