Now you can see our video of AquAlliance Troupers performing a live skit at a press conference on July 24, 2012 to illustrate their opposition Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed Peripheral Tunnels. The players represented “Gov. Brown” making a deal with … Continue reading
AquAlliance and colleagues around California oppose Governor Jerry Brown’s attempts to construct two Peripheral Tunnels. They launched their campaign against the Peripheral Tunnels with a press conference near Oroville dam on July 24 and a rally at the State Capitol … Continue reading
On June 22, ten members of the U.S. Congress sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank questioning the wisdom of the proposed Peripheral Tunnels project and asking for a “far more detailed description” before finalizing … Continue reading
Demanding Kern Water Districts Entice North State Sales… May 8, 2012 – Chico, CA – AquAlliance filed a lawsuit against Butte Water District (BWD) to challenge the obfuscation of impacts, both short and long term, from water transfers out of … Continue reading
by Burt Wilson Member of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan public committee and the 2013 State Water Plan forum subcommittee I ventured into a January 19 public meeting of the Association of California Water Agencies at its Sacramento headquarters to see … Continue reading
This photo illustrates what happens when too much ground water is used over many years. San Joaquin Valley soils collapsed from excess ground water pumping. (photo by Richard Ireland, USGS)
Crucial Meeting April 12, 2012 It is bad enough when powerful interests have insatiable thirsts, but unfortunately, the local water districts are collaborating with them to squeeze more water from the Sacramento Valley for points south. This year, Butte Water … Continue reading
Please watch this excellent video that was created by our friends at Salmon Water Now. The House of Representatives bill 1837 preempts state water and public trust law, eliminates federal and state protection for salmon and other commercially valuable species, … Continue reading
AquAlliance submitted comments regarding the need for expanded public participation in the latest regional water planning effort. In 2008, the Center for Collaborative Policy emphasized the need for “an Area-wide Visioning activity” to initiate a planning process that could benefit … Continue reading
Felice Pace lays out the possibility in an opinion piece in High Country News. To read it, use the link below. Felice Pace Opinion
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