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Delta Smelt Biological Opinion

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California

Press Releases

Groups Challenge Bush-Era Central Valley Water Contracts

Monday, November 30, 2009

New Biological Opinion Will Protect San Francisco Bay-Delta

Monday, December 15, 2008

Court Finalizes Order to Protect Bay-Delta, Smelt and Water Supply for Millions of Californians

Friday, December 14, 2007

Former Wildlife Official a "Blemish" to Interior Department Integrity

Friday, July 20, 2007

Files

Delta Smelt Final Remedy Order

(Legal Document)

Decision on Delta Smelt BiOp

(Legal Document)

Declaration of Farm Bureau lobbyist

(Reference)

Email from Julie MacDonald of the Department of the Interior

(Reference)

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Delta smelt
Photo: NOAA

The tiny smelt that lives in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has been declining for years. Studies clearly indicate that increasing diversions of water would harm the fish, but the administration decided to proceed anyway. Earthjustice and NRDC sued to block an offending biological opinion.

The court ruled in our favor in December 2007.

Bay Institute

California Trout

Friends of the River

Natural Resources Defense Council

Clients:
Bay Institute
California Trout
Friends of the River
Natural Resources Defense Council

Last Updated: June 30, 2010
Case Number # 1027

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