We now know something about what has been going on the BDCP Principals’ meetings, (which were not “secret” but which anybody present had to promise not to talk about). We reported on October 10 that Lester Snow has said that decision-making about the BDCP would take place in public meetings. Forget that. Last week Interior...Read More
It is our understanding that representatives from the Five Delta Counties participated in this October 15th meeting in Tracy with Salazar and Hayes, either in person or on the phone. We have also heard that the Five Delta Counties have to decide if they as a group or individually want to participate in the BDCP...Read More
The Environmental Water Caucus (EWC) gave the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) recommendations for meeting California’s water needs without building a canunnel, and – no surprise – the BDCP folks didn’t like those recommendations. Byron Buck, Executive Director of the State and Federal Contractors Water Agency, fired off a letter to Phil Isenberg taking issue with...Read More
The first rain of the season didn’t keep some dedicated bass fishermen from turning out last Sunday for a Bass Tournament at Russo’s Marina benefiting Restore the Delta and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA). The largest fish was caught by the youngest fisherman. Thanks to all those who donated raffle items, including Steve Herringer...Read More
DPC Primary Zone Study Updates, all from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, Brentwood Thursday, November 4, Thornton Tuesday, November 9, Rio Vista DPC Economic Sustainability Plan Forums Monday, November 8, Oakley, 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, West Lodi/North Stockton, 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 15, Walnut Grove, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, Clarksburg, 6-8 p.m. See...Read More
