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Tag: delta smelt

Posted inEnvironment

Trump plan could bring growers more water. But will it harm California’s rare salmon?

Avatar by Alastair Bland October 25, 2019October 26, 2019

The Trump administration this week declared that pumping more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to supply farms will not jeopardize the endangered salmon and smelt that live in the estuary. This clears the way for the federal government to deliver more water, possibly as soon as next year.   The decision is a big and […]

Posted inWhatMatters

Feds’ water proposal faces an obstacle named Trump, state’s new anti-vaping ads

Dan Morain by Dan Morain October 23, 2019October 23, 2019
Fish remains, Salton Sea
Posted inWhatMatters

Feds to make a big water proposal, while Imperial County seeks Newsom’s help with Salton Sea

Dan Morain by Dan Morain October 22, 2019October 22, 2019
California's Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. USFWS photo by Steve Martarano via Flickr
Posted inEnvironment

Demise of key environment bill could escalate California’s water wars

Avatar by Julie Cart September 18, 2019September 19, 2019
Posted inCommentary, Environment, My Turn, Water

My turn: The Delta is California’s heart. Gavin Newsom must save it

Avatar by Guest Commentary January 14, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Be prepared to reduce water use. Here’s why

Dan Morain by Dan Morain July 9, 2018
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