Climate, Legislation, Public Health & Toxics, Water

PCL Joins Lawsuit to Challenge Delta Tunnels Proposal

PCL has joined a coalition of conservation groups in a suit to block the California Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) approval of the controversial Delta...

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As Time Passes More Opposition Arises for H.R. 1837

In the wake of the Pacific Institute’s report (PI) that found the energy and fishing sectors – not agriculture – bore the brunt of impacts from the...

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Water

In One Fell Swoop, Fed Bill Aims to Undermine CA’s Senior Water Laws, the Endangered Species Act and BDCP

Last Thursday, the contentious federal bill, H.R. 1837 was heard by the House Water and Power subcommittee. As Natural Resources Defense Council’s Doug Obegi...

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On the Heels of Westlands’ Exit, Major Federal Contractor Withdraws from BDCP

Shortly after Westlands Water District (Westlands) announced its withdrawal from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) process last week, the San Luis &...

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Press Releases, Water

What Westland’s Withdrawal Means to BDCP

This week Westlands Water District (Westlands) issued a press release withdrawing its participation from the Bay Delta Conservation Plan process.  Jean P....

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Press Releases, Water

Court Affirms Seasonal Flows to Protect Endangered Salmon

On Wednesday, Judge Oliver Wanger of the Eastern District of California refused to grant the Westlands Water District and its co-plaintiffs a temporary...

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Climate, Press Releases, Water

Westlands Water District Goes Solar

Earlier this week, a private investment group with land in the Westlands Water District announced its intention to farm a new crop in California’s Central...

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Press Releases, Water

Corporate Ag Giant Goes Rogue: Westlands Water District Quits Association of California Water Agencies

Last week, Westlands Water District terminated its membership in the state’s largest coalition of public water purveyors, the Association of California...

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