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Officials angle for west-side water

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on June 14, 2009 at 10:50 am

From the Fresno Bee:

Federal officials are running the massive pumps of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta at low levels to protect the endangered delta smelt, but the move could keep west-side agriculture from getting its promised annual water allocation.

Tom Birmingham, general manager of the Westlands Water District, said the pumping reductions are unnecessary, but environmentalists say the actions are necessary to protect the smelt. “A substantial portion [of delta smelt] — in excess of 90% — are outside the influence of the pumps,” Birmingham said. “From our perspective, the restrictions are unnecessary to avoid jeopardy to the species.”

Despite the concern, west-side water officials are confident they can get their promised federal water allotment through increased pumping in July.

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June 14, 2009 · Filed Under Westlands Water District

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