April 26, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta Related and Water News
Delta National Park
Occam's Razor and Delta Geography
http://www.deltanationalpark.org/blog/view/occams_razor_and_delta_geography/
(Excellent write-up regarding Dr. Pyke's Western Delta Intake Concept.)

BDCP Appears to Have Canceled Their Statewide Benefit/Cost Analysis
Dr. Jeffrey Michael
http://valleyecon.blogspot.com/2013/04/bdcp-appears-to-have-canceled-their.html

Lawmakers Call for Resignation of Brown Appointee Over Claims about Brown's Water Plan
http://www.c-win.org/content/lawmakers-call-resignation-brown-appointee-over-claims-about-browns-water-plan.html

Proposed 'Water Tunnels' a Death Sentence for the Bay Delta
Bill Jennings
http://www.californiaprogressreport.com/site/proposed-water-tunnels-death-sentence-bay-delta

Maven's Notebook:
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/25/governor-brown-writes-letter-urging-timely-federal-review-of-the-bdcp/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/25/delta-stewardship-council-posts-another-document-for-15-day-public-review/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/17/science-and-report-notes-pesticides-and-the-pod-section-5937-fish-and-rice-water-rights-atlas-and-atmospheric-river-envy/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/16/consolidated-delta-smelt-and-salmonid-cases-update-court-grants-a-one-year-extension/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/15/blog-round-up-bloggers-on-the-bdcp-and-desalination-water-supply-reliability-plus-tempers-flare-in-the-central-valley-exaggerating-drought-and-more/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/14/water-conditions-for-april-15-2013/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/12/photoblog-the-owens-lake-dust-control-project-the-ultimate-human-managed-landscape/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/12/now-available-federal-fish-and-wildlife-agencies-comment-on-progress-of-the-bdcp/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/11/california-water-blog-uc-davis-speakers-series-critical-problems-for-california-water-policy/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/11/mavens-minutes-the-april-4th-bay-delta-conservation-plan-public-meeting/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/10/science-and-report-notes-global-warming-flood-report-drones-and-fishes-the-national-water-census-and-more/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/09/capitol-weekly-scaling-down-the-big-one/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/27/science-and-report-notes-state-water-board-and-norcal-coastal-streams-forecasting-salmon-returns-streamgages-epas-national-aquatic-resources-survey-and-more-2/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/03/science-and-report-notes-latest-issue-of-sf-watershed-estuary-news-now-available-plus-reversing-subsidence-in-the-central-valley-sea-level-rise-in-the-bay-area-lessons-from-the-land-down-under-a/

http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/04/01/blog-round-up-new-population-of-delta-smelt-found-south-of-delta-plus-bloggers-on-reducing-reliance-getting-things-done-in-the-delta-and-more/

Secret Talks Could Give SoCal Water Powers More Clout
http://www.c-win.org/content/central-valley-business-times-secret-talks-would-give-socal-water-powers-more-clout.html

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Governor Urges Fast Review of Delta Tunnels
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/25/5372408/governor-urges-fast-review-of.html#mi_rss=Latest%20News?utm_source=feedly

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-24.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-25.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-26.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development and the Control of Energy the Growing Battle Over SMART Meters
http://americanpolicy.org/2013/04/24/sustainable-development-and-the-control-of-energy-the-growing-battle-over-smart-meters/

2nd Amendment News

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Surprise! Surprise!
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Husband Wins CA Rail Contract
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/26/se-diane-feinsteins-husband-wins-ca-rail-contract/

National Political News

California Political News

Litigation News

Tribal News


Calendar


Because It's Cool!

April 23, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Delta Related and Water News
Deals to Transfer Sacramento Valley Groundwater Are On the Table
http://www.orovillemr.com/news/ci_23077983/deals-transfer-sacramento-valley-groundwater-are-table

Peripheral Playground
Alex Breitler's Blog
http://blogs.esanjoaquin.com/san-joaquin-river-delta/2013/04/23/peripheral-playground/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+san-joaquin-river-delta+%28Alex+Breitler%27s+San+Joaquin+Delta%2C+Delta+College+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Water Plan Threatens Taxpayers, Environment
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/14/water-plan-threatens-taxpayers-environment/

California DWR Quietly Backs Away From Asserting that the BDCP Will Increase Water Supply Reliability
http://www.lloydgcarter.com/content/130411608_california-department-water-resources-quietly-backs-away-asserting-bdcp-will-incre

Rep. Matsui, Sacramento Leaders Share Concerns About BDCP
http://www.acwa.com/news/water-news/rep-matsui-sacramento-leaders-share-concerns-about-bdcp

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Delta Pipeline Pact Could 'Get Project Done, Then Go Away
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/22/5360484/delta-pipeline-pact-could-get.html#disqus_thread
(Excellent  comment threads.)
 .

Farm Water Coalition's Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-1.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-2.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-3.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-4.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-8.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/legislative-discussion-sinks-to-new-low.html
(I loathe when I have to agree with anything from this 'astroturf' organization, however, in this instance, they are correct.  I do have to say "Welcome to our in-Delta Nightmare, now you know how it feels.)
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-9.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-11.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-12.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-15.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-16.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-17.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-18.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-19.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-22.html
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/04/news-articles-and-links-from-april-23.html
(the scroll these posts for the month's water links...no need to duplicate.  Besides, they pay excellent wages for what I volunteer to do, might as well get someone else's money's worth.)



Laird Responds to Legislators' Request to Study BDCP Alternatives
http://www.acwa.com/news/delta/laird-responds-legislators%E2%80%99-requests-study-bdcp-alternative

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Smart Growth, Stealth Zoning and the Delphi Technique
http://www.newswithviews.com/Nelson/kelleigh184.htm

Bay Area Planners Steamroll Local Communities
http://www.newswithviews.com/Nelson/kelleigh184.htm
(Remember folks, that little, tiny move of a boundary line during the National Heritage Area Dog and Pony Show that less than 36 people raised their hands for???  Yes, that one!  That little change to move the Legal Delta/Suisun Marsh boundary out to Carquinez Straight.  Why is this important you ask?  Because by abutting that boundary, it created a greater REGION and it will enable the slick Agenda21 One Bay Area 'Progressives' the entry into the Sacramento area and force their stack n pack, etc. on what will be left of the Delta once the rape and pillage is completed.)

The Contemporary Dialectic
http://www.freedomadvocates.org/articles/sustainable_development/the_contemporary_dialectic_20130409469/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freedomadvocates+%28Freedom+Advocates+-+Articles%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

2nd Amendment News

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
Kesterson WHistleblower Felix Smith's Letter to Director of USFWS Goes Unanswered
http://www.lloydgcarter.com/content/130409605_kesterson-whistleblower-felix-smith039s-letter-director-us-fish-and-wildlife-servi


USA Today Environmental Columnist Dan Vergano Writes About Selenium Problems and Muzzling of Government Scientists
http://www.lloydgcarter.com/content/130408604_usa-today-environmental-columnist-dan-vergano-writes-about-selenium-problems-and-m

Environmental News
Workers Still Sick, BP Still Lying Three Years After Deepwater Horizon Spill
http://redgreenandblue.org/2013/04/22/workers-still-sick-bp-still-lying-3-years-after-deepwater-horizon-spill/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IM-redgreenandblue+%28Red%2C+Green+and+Blue%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Bullet Train Bulldozes a New "Chinatown"
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/02/bullet-train-bulldozes-a-new-chinatown/

Is There Ever Any Positive News About the Bullet Train?
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/04/is-there-ever-any-positive-news-about-the-bullet-train/

No Sac Bee, Bullet Train Doesn't Have Moral High Ground
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/06/no-sac-bee-bullet-train-doesnt-have-moral-high-ground/

MSNBC-Style Media on Bandwagon for Bullet Train Farce
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/08/msnbc-style-media-on-the-bandwagon-for-bullet-train-farce/

CA Bullet Train Parade of Bad News
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/11/ca-bullet-train-parade-of-bad-news-continues/

Not Just in China: Corrupt Act That Got CA Bullet Train Passed
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/12/not-just-in-china-the-corrupt-act-that-got-ca-bullet-train-passed/
 
How Bullet Train Fiasco Maintains Support, Momentum
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/15/ready-how-bullet-train-fiasco-maintains-support-momentum/

Gov. Brown Seeking Funding for CA Bullet Train
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/04/16/gov-brown-seeking-funding-for-ca-bullet-train/
  
National Political News

California Political News  
Prominent WWD Grower Mark Borba Resigns from Maddy Institute
http://www.lloydgcarter.com/content/130416611_prominent-westlands-grower-mark-borba-resigns-board-maddy-institute-following-raci
Check out the hypocrisy of this organization:

 The mission of the Maddy Institute, according to its website (www.Maddyinstitute.org)  is to inspire citizen participation, elevate government performance, provide non-partisan analysis and assist in providing solutions for public policy issues important to the region, state and nation.

and this:

Several individuals prominent in the food industry are on the Maddy Institute Board of Directors, including Westlands rancher/grower John Harris of Harris Farms, Melissa Poole of Paramount Farms (owned by Beverly Hills billionaire Stewart Resnick), Jim Coleman of E & J Gallo, as well as Rep. JIm Costa and former Republican assemblyman Mike Villines.

Non-partisan analysis my backside....

Litigation News

Tribal News


Calendar
Joint Committee Hearing on BDCP Set for April 30th
http://www.acwa.com/news/state-legislation/joint-legislative-committee-hearing-bdcp-set-april-30

Because It's Cool!

March 31, 2013 Delta Water and News Links

Happy Easter!!

Delta Related and Water News
Maven's Notebook
Introducing the Road Map to the BDCP
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/31/introducing-the-road-map-to-the-bay-delta-conservation-plan/

BDCP Road Map
http://mavensnotebook.com/the-bdcp-road-map/

Delta Tunne Plan Process Moving Forward 
http://www.orland-press-register.com/news/plan-10966-delta-elicited.html

A concern shared by many in the North State is the impact this plan could have on northern California water rights holders.

"We will not affect upstream water rights," Vogel said. "We don't have the authority or the inclination."

(What's to stop them from developing an inclination?) 

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Common American Journal 
http://commonamericanjournal.com

Pagan America
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/54168#When:21:50:37Z

2nd Amendment News
Ancient History and Modern Constitutional Powers of American Sheriffs (Part 2/2)
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/54176#When:11:36:31Z
(Excellent reading.)

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
h/t Nature Watch
Salmon Are a Sign of Hope in a Long-dry Stretch of the San Joaquin
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-me-san-joaquin-20130329-dto,0,7862113.htmlstory

Environmental News

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
California HSR Gets Thumbs Up From U.S. Watchdog
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/30/california-high-speed-rail-thumbs-up_n_2985541.html
(Well actually, not really..."Substantially" meeting criteria is not good enough for a project such as this and sets a horrible precedent for the tunnels, which we are witnessing in the BDCP process now.)

It also said the authority's cost estimates for the project "substantially met the criteria" for accuracy, but noted additional information should have been provided to make the numbers more credible, comprehensive and well documented.

"By not following all best practices (for cost estimates), there is increased risk of such things as cost overruns, missed deadlines, and unmet performance targets," the GAO said.

National Political News

California Political News
Survey: New York and California Last in Personal Freedoms
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/31/survey-new-york-california-last-in-personal-freedoms/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29

Why CA is So Screwed Up, in a Nutshell
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/03/31/why-ca-is-so-screwed-up-in-a-nutshell/

Litigation News

Tribal News
B.C. Indian Chiefs: Wild Salmon is the First and Foremost Priority
By Dan Bacher
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/30/1198082/-B-C-Indian-Chiefs-Wild-salmon-is-the-first-and-foremost-priority

Calendar

Written Comment Opportunities

Because It's Cool!

March 29, 2013 Delta, Water and News Links

Delta Related and Water News
Maven's Notebook
Tim Washburn
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/28/mavens-minutes-tim-washburn-on-the-history-and-future-of-sacramentos-flood-control-system/

Science and Report Notes
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/27/science-and-report-notes-state-water-board-and-norcal-coastal-streams-forecasting-salmon-returns-streamgages-epas-national-aquatic-resources-survey-and-more/

Felicia Marcus on the California Delta: Convergence or Collision?
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/27/science-and-report-notes-state-water-board-and-norcal-coastal-streams-forecasting-salmon-returns-streamgages-epas-national-aquatic-resources-survey-and-more/'

California Representatives Speak Out Against Newest Portion of Delta Plan
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/03/29/california-represntatives-speak-newest-portion-delta-plan/

More Congressional Opposition to Brown's Twin Tunnels
http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=23132

New Report on California's Flood Risk
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/03/29/report-californias-flood-risk/

Deck Stacked Against North on Water?
http://www.chicoer.com/opinion/ci_22898490/editorial-deck-stacked-against-north-water

Editorial: Stick to Delta Plan for Now
http://www.thereporter.com/opinion/ci_22880339/editorial-stick-delta-plan-now
(What tripe.)

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Statement:  BDCP Plus Needed to Accomplish Co-Equal Goals
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/03/28/statement-bdcp-plus-needed-accomplish-co-equal-goals/
(Of course it would, BDCP is a corrupt process that needs all the extra help it can get...think Monterey Amendments Plus.)

California Plan to Save Delta Would Benefit Fish, But Smelt Would Still Be Killed in Dry Years
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/7caaf01a4eb244d598ddd9e148805a66/CA--California-Water

New Guide Demystifying Financing of Water and Wastewater Projects
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/03/28/statement-bdcp-plus-needed-accomplish-co-equal-goals/

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
State Ban on UN Agenda 21 Clears Arizona Senate
http://www.blacklistednews.com/State_Ban_on_UN_Agenda_21_Clears_Arizona_Senate/25004/0/0/0/Y/M.html

Privatization and Land Grabbing in Spain
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Privatization_and_Land_Grabbing_in_Spain/25025/0/0/0/Y/M.html

2nd Amendment News
Biden on Gun Control Laws "This is the Beginning of the Process"
http://godfatherpolitics.com/10127/biden-on-gun-control-laws-this-is-the-beginning-of-the-process/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GodfatherPolitics+%28Godfather+Politics%29

Obama Quietly Uses Executive Power to Move Gun Control Agenda Forward
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Obama_quietly_uses_executive_power_to_move_gun_control_agenda_forward..._/25032/0/0/0/Y/M.html

Agriculture/Science News
CDFA To Discuss Agriculture Outlook with State and Federal Leaders
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/press_releases/Press_Release.asp?PRnum=13-010

Interior Denies Spinning Klamath Science
http://yubanet.com/california/Interior-Denies-Spinning-Klamath-Science.php#.UVdX6KUQg20

Levee/Infrastructure News
Nielsen Votes for Funding to Improve Levee Protection
http://yubanet.com/regional/Nielsen-Votes-for-Funding-to-Improve-Levee-Protection.php#.UVdVbKUQg20

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News

Economic/Tourism News
TransPacific Partnership Will Undermine Democracy, Empower Transnational Corporations
http://www.blacklistednews.com/TransPacific_Partnership_Will_Undermine_Democracy%2C_Empower_Transnational_Corporations/24994/0/0/0/Y/M.html

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
GAO Report Validates HSR Ridership and Revenue Projections
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections

Gov. Jerry Brown's Excellent New Appointments to CHRSA Board
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections

CHRSA Launches Preemptive Bond Lawsuit
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections

Ralph Vartabedian Seeks to Stir the Blended Plan Pot
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gao-report-validates-hsr-ridership-and-revenue-projections

National Political News
Oligarchy Exists Inside Our Democracy
http://my.firedoglake.com/masaccio/2013/03/29/oligarchy-exists-inside-our-democracy/
(Kinda, there's the first mistake, we are not a democracy, we are a republic.)

Fusion Center Director: We Don't Spy on Americans, just anti-government Americans
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Fusion_center_director%3A_We_don%27t_spy_on_Americans%2C_just_anti-government_Americans/25049/0/38/38/Y/M.html

California Political News
Transparency, or the Lack Thereof
http://www.calitics.com/diary/14935/transparency-or-the-lack-thereof

Report: California Parks Need New Operating Model
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_22874520/report-california-parks-need-new-operating-model

Litigation News
Supreme Court Rejects Dredge Petition
http://www.siskiyoudaily.com/article/20130325/NEWS/130329879

Tribal News

Calendar

Written Comment Opportunities

Because It's Cool!

March 26, 2013 Delta, Water and News Related Links

Delta Related and Water News
Maven's Notebook
Capitol Weekly: Meral on the Griddle: Delta Policy Get the Once-Over
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/26/capitol-weekly-meral-on-the-griddle-delta-policy-gets-the-once-over/#comments

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/03/news-articles-and-links-from-march-26.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
"Water Security" Experts Propose a UN Definition on Which Much Depends
http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/yournews/52825

And there's rising international support for adopting "universal water security" as one of the Sustainable Development Goals – a set of mid-term global objectives to succeed the UN's Millennium Development Goals, agreed by world leaders in 2000 for achievement by 2015.

(THIS IS AGENDA 21)

Oklahoma Passes Bill to Ban Agenda 21
http://thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/14833-oklahoma-house-passes-bill-to-ban-un-agenda-21

2nd Amendment News
Ancient History and Modern Constitutional Powers of American Sheriffs (Part 1/2)
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/54006#When:11:46:00Z
(Excellent reading.)

Colorado Sheriff Says Lawmakers Holding Up Pay Raises Over Gun Stance
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/26/colorado-sheriff-says-lawmakers-holding-up-pay-raises-over-gun-stance/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fpolitics+%28Internal+-+Politics+-+Text%29


Arms Trade Treaty: The Arms Trade Treaty Week Two as the UN Talks, the Senate Acts
http://blog.heritage.org/2013/03/26/the-arms-trade-treaty-week-two-as-the-u-n-talks-the-senate-acts/

Agriculture/Science News

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News

Environmental News
Central Valley Business Times
UC Davis Scientist Part of EPA's Fracking Panel
http://www.centralvalleybusinesstimes.com/stories/001/?ID=23112

Economic/Tourism News

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Why Connecting Both Smaller and Larger Urban Areas Matters
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/why-connecting-both-smaller-and-larger-urban-areas-matters/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-connecting-both-smaller-and-larger-urban-areas-matters

National Political News
Articles: John Brennan's Spooky Swearing In
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/03/john_brennans_spooky_swearing-in.html


Feinstein Statement on Guilty Plea of Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=3d71eaaa-9c85-4156-a14a-472a973ab0d3

California Political News

Litigation News

Tribal News

Calendar
Reminders:

Delta Independent Science Board meeting
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
10:30-2:00
980 9th Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room

Delta Stewardship Council
Thursday and Friday, March 28 and 29th
 9:30-4:30
300 J Street
Capitol Holiday Inn




Written Comment Opportunities

Because It's Cool!

March 25, 2013 Delta, Water Related News Links

Delta Related and Water News
News from Restore the Delta
Special to the Bee
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=xp76ilcab&v=001qwhULkbmHDuLgr_3K_AEaRcB17jMN8syK9OQFI67y1_H1rEtoLQe17m-dC97d0G9vX3tfaj5wnv3KMyMB575eXaKtNNXQIQOs5Ub2wJLG87mfnHI8aCQyA%3D%3D

Grading the BDCP Propaganda Mill
Burt Wilson's Public Water News Service
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=jsitf5iab&v=001qwhULkbmHDujYUHtuNcCBlvioDwve6wOehaYQwyge9L8OwZllf8l6ZhcMncZw2dMr2ZJI4z3_Q9D1HKk-oMtsNRZ_XH4xNGkXw90v-t-RfC8QROb0Kj55fjpH4qxmAtu7XO_MpWgoDcI5OG9lW_BRjQTqF11pHRUecDG7PQf56n4624X-wms_dxVB9F2rQNR8yU5t7hxV2GsWKWFxfNVKyjEMZIA4aVda6LhsL46hf5Loqxt1w08ZgwyNr2KeB8smb-4DDgcFGhi2zQarKHTscJdwbgrACYVUIJKOIxm_h9FEe9t3dcg5CSRLThV6htb1U9SQ1LOJoOtALN_NO2ApKHQjy6rI6BFF5EKpgTbrAHy-6Vo8-NubhNZz9ZJrTz83_WhmUAG7A_5pzgvfCf8cJ1KRkx8NqtVWATOS-1IxE_n5dNnQ8umMY-QRybptI7lVyE62EzYrRB75gXQGrwwUZzDXHUvzUE6SJ86JQ2RZQc%3D&id=preview

Maven's Notebook
Blog Round up: BDCP Meeting...
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/25/blog-round-up-bdcp-meeting-state-water-board-flow-objectives-hearing-plus-a-new-water-war-between-la-and-phoenix-and-more/

McClintock, Zetland Wage California Water War
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/03/25/mcclintock-zetland-wage-ca-water-war/

Water Bond Politics: "Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Dam"
http://www.foxandhoundsdaily.com/2013/03/water-bond-politics-frankly-my-dear-i-dont-give-a-dam/

Hydraulically Inclined: A Few Good Reads
http://ayresriverblog.com/2013/03/25/a-few-good-reads-32513-delta-plan-released-elwha-continues-to-gnaw-away-at-sediment/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HydraulicallyInclined+%28Hydraulically+Inclined%29

Valley Officials, Politicians Call Water Decision All Wet
http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/business/x595150514/Valley-officials-and-politicans-call-US-water-decision-all-wet

California Voters, Lawmakers Have No Say in OK of Major River Diversion Plan
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/24/5288162/california-voters-lawmakers-have.html

Are African Land Grabs Really Water Grabs
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/22/opinion/water-grabs-africa/

Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Water Education Foundation's
Aquafornia.com Weekend Round-Up
http://www.aquafornia.com/index.php/2013/03/25/weekend-wrap-up-reclamation-announces-water-releases-integrated-water-management-workshop/

Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/03/news-articles-and-links-from-march-25.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Posts from Agenda21News.com
http://us4.campaign-archive2.com/?u=800dc866b07b1507874c7f71b&id=a7ffcd9302&e=351a8e101e
(These links are anti-Agenda 21.)

Planetizen.com
http://www.planetizen.com/
(This IS Agenda 21 in action.)

 2nd Amendment News
The UN Plans to Disarm Civilians
http://thenewamerican.com/reviews/books/item/14887-the-un-plan-to-disarm-civilians

County Sheriffs Form a Line of Defense Against Federal Overreach
http://www.examiner.com/article/county-sheriffs-form-line-of-defense-against-federal-overreach

Agriculture/Science News
Free Trade: The Best Plan for Farmers and Ranchers
http://blog.heritage.org/2013/03/24/the-best-plan-for-farmers-and-ranchers-free-trade/

Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
Q&A Biologist Takes a Look at Sacramento Valley's Vernal Pools
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/03/25/2443612/qa-biologist-takes-a-look-at-sacramento.html

Environmental News
Floods and Drought?  Get Used to It
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/floods-and-drought-noaa-says-get-used-to-it-130325?news=849533

Mississippi State Rep. Jessica Upshaw Found Dead
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Mississippi_State_Rep._Jessica_Upshaw_found_dead/24944/0/0/0/Y/M.html

Economic/Tourism News
Where is the Money Going? Super Rich Have Different Government Spending Priorities, More Influence
http://www.allgov.com/news/where-is-the-money-going/super-rich-have-different-government-spending-prioritiesand-more-influence-130325?news=849531

Where is the Money Going: Energy Dept. Contractor's Employees Switch to Private Sector, Earn More and Taxpayers Foot the Bill
http://www.allgov.com/news/where-is-the-money-going/energy-dept-contractors-employees-switch-to-private-sector-earn-moreand-taxpayers-still-foot-the-bill-130324?news=849523

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Good and Bad News on Bullet Train(s) Front
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/03/24/good-and-bad-news-on-bullet-trains-front/

National Political News
Las Vegas Passes Anti-NDAA Resolution
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/las-vegas-passes-anti-ndaa-resolution/

Blueprint to Restore the Republic
http://www.impeachobamacampaign.com/blueprint-to-restore-the-republic-2/

CIA Strategy: Collect All Data and Keep It Forever
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/cia-strategy-collect-all-data-and-keep-it-forever-130325?news=849534

Controversies: Study Shows Disconnect Between Politicians and Voters
http://www.allgov.com/news/controversies/study-shows-disconnect-between-politicians-and-voters-130324?news=849522

Articles: Barack Obama's Excellent Israeli Adventure
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/03/barack_obamas_excellent_israeli_adventure.html
(Good read!)

Feinstein, Rubio to Co-Chair Senate National Security Working Group
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=07a422ee-ff9a-4f0e-bf16-85df9267dd52

Feinstein on Confirmation of Troy Nunley for Eastern District Court
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=f000ce79-1d68-4270-8ebd-eb2cb1cb79c5

California Political News
Public Weighs In as Sacramento Drafts Fracking Rules
http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201303220850/a?category=science

Litigation News
Is There Any Way to Get the Imposter Out of the WH
Devvy Kidd - News With Views
http://www.newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd580.htm
(Very good reading, excellent resource links.)

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Paul McGuire: Invasion from the Stars: Operation Blue Beam and the Tides of the Nephilim War
http://www.newswithviews.com/McGuire/paul166.htm

Articles: The Power Motive and the Profit Motive
http://www.americanthinker.com/2013/03/the_power_motive_and_the_profit_motive.html

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March 22, 2013 Delta and Water Related News Links

Delta Related and Water News 
BDCP Crashes and Burns in W. Sacramento
Burt Wilson's Public Water News Service
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=jsitf5iab&v=001QhuZciaLI3V9jLDcU5_Qwx-1gsF2j7AWBomUqXRPE3t0j_OQH4DT-M812wgEcD6Vx0iRJp174UY8MWF6e3ijrn3FTqg8_J0HZ_oYh_ftWn4hE3FIRsfrAA%3D%3D

Maven's Notebook
Science and Report Notes: BDCP and C5S...
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/20/science-and-report-notes-salmon-and-magnetic-fields-fish-and-their-sense-of-smell-and-redwood-creek-restoration/
Consolidated Delta Smelt and Salmonid Cases Updates...
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/19/consolidated-delta-smelt-and-salmonid-cases-update-agencies-argue-their-case-for-an-extension-of-time/
California Water Policy Seminar Series Continues with Secretary John Laird
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/19/mavens-minutes-california-water-policy-seminar-series-continues-with-secretary-john-laird-will-we-actually-be-able-to-decide-something/
For BDCP Information Flows Like Water
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/18/for-bdcp-information-flows-like-water/
Water Conditions for Monday, March 18, 2013
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/18/water-conditions-for-monday-march-18/
Blog Round-Up
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4589237693415663348#editor/target=post;postID=5615189887821265822
In Their Own Words: DWR's Mark Cowin and DFW's Chuck Bonham
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/15/mavens-minutes-in-their-own-words-dwrs-mark-cowin-and-dfws-chuck-bonham-on-the-bdcp/
Introducing the Guide to the Delta Plan
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/12/introducing-the-guide-to-the-delta-plan/
Blog Round-Up
http://mavensnotebook.com/2013/03/11/blog-round-up-the-bdcp-big-gulps-brown-jobs-vs-green-jobs-and-dollars-for-climate-adaptation-or-mitigation-and-more/

Calitics: The Water Bond Goes With the Flow
http://www.calitics.com/diary/14921/the-water-bond-changes  

Well, this is one way to go about getting the shoveling chore done!
http://www.aguanomics.com/2013/03/friday-party_22.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+aguanomics+%28Aguanomics%29

The Bay-Delta and a New Era of Water Solutions
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/bnelson/the_bay-delta_and_a_new_era_of.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+switchboard_bnelson+%28Switchboard%3A+Barry+Nelson%27s+Blog%29
   
Delta Related Private/Public Propaganda News
Feinstein Statement on Revised Water Allocations
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=76ed05d4-cb5c-4e1a-9414-d9d3c6a5ff3f
 
Farm Water News
http://farmwaternews.blogspot.com/2013/03/news-articles-and-links-from-march-22.html

Agenda 21/Sustainable Development
Undeniable Proof the U.S. Government Adopted Agenda 21
http://nikiraapana.blogspot.com/2013/03/undeniable-proof-us-government-adopted.html

Opposition to Agenda 21 is Not Just a Right Wing Agenda
http://nikiraapana.blogspot.com/2013/03/opposition-to-agenda-21-is-not-just.html

PPIC Publication: Californian's and Their Government
http://www.ppic.org/main/publication.asp?i=1050

Rural Counties Representatives of California
http://www.rcrcnet.org/rcrc/
 
2nd Amendment News
Feinstein's Gun Grabbing Plan Misfires as Conservatives Step Up
http://godfatherpolitics.com/9974/gun-grabbers-plans-misfire-as-conservatives-step-up/

Kerry Commits U.S. to U.M. Arms Trade Treaty Gun Ban
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Kerry_Commits_U.S._To_U.N._Arms_Trade_Treaty_Gun_Grab/24877/0/0/0/Y/M.html
 
Senator Feinstein has been blazing up the news papers with editorials...sore loser.
Senate Needs to Vote on Assault Weapons
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/feinstein-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=122ffc9d-d5b1-4ee8-82ff-cdbd24a855d9

Americans and Their Guns
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/feinstein-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=d118c23b-9bff-476d-933a-7744802c5718

A Better Path to Justice
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/op-eds?ContentRecord_id=5be092a2-187a-42b7-b0f1-2c1a0329e32d

Failure of Feinsteins' Assault Weapons Ban Can't End Gun Safety Fight
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/feinstein-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=700d68e5-8107-4623-99b9-8be87972bb73

The Push to End Warrantless Intrusions on Digital Communications
http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/03/20/the-push-to-end-warrantless-intrusions-on-digital-communications/


Only in California: Mandating 'Smart Guns' in Future with Bill Now
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/03/22/only-in-ca-mandating-smart-guns-in-future-with-bill-now/

Agriculture/Science News
This is just bad, wrong, and evil...
Monsanto Protection Act Proves Corporations More Powerful than U.S. Government
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Monsanto_Protection_Act_Proves_Corporations_More_Powerful_Than_US_Government/24865/0/0/0/Y/M.html

Biotech Firm Slips in Amendment Allowing USDA to Overrule Courts on Genetically Engineered Crops
http://www.allgov.com/news/top-stories/biotech-firms-slip-in-amendment-allowing-usda-to-overrule-courts-on-genetically-engineered-crops-130322?news=849512

Beekeepers Sue EPA to Ban Pesticide, Protect Bees
http://www.capitalpress.com/content/AP-CA-dying-bees-insecticides-lawsuit-032213
  Levee/Infrastructure News

Fisheries/Wildlife/Habitat News
Manatees Dying in Droves on Both Florida Coasts
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/03/manatees-under-siege/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredscience+%28Wired%3A+Blog+-+Wired+Science%29

Environmental News
h/t Nature Watch
Tough Fracking Standards Part of Deal
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Tough-fracking-standards-part-of-deal-4371845.php
California Bills Could Delay Fracking
http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/California-bills-could-delay-fracking-4371839.php

Economic/Tourism News
Feinstein, Nelson Introduce Bills to Eliminate Oil Company Subsidies
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=58b368b9-cdd7-4b0e-a8ee-2de03268c86a

High Speed Rail/BDCP Conveyance News
Quentin Kopp Slams Blended Plan, Calls It a Violation of Prop 1A
http://www.cahsrblog.com/2013/03/quentin-kopp-slams-blended-plan-calls-it-violation-of-prop-1a/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quentin-kopp-slams-blended-plan-calls-it-violation-of-prop-1a

National Political News
America, Stop Cowering and Stand Up for Your Country
Laurie Roth
http://www.newswithviews.com/Roth/laurie369.htm

Former Attorney General Urges Probe of Al Jazeera
Cliff Kincaid
http://www.newswithviews.com/Kincaid/cliff706.htm

Feinstein Amendment Gives Intelligence Agencies Sequester Flexibility 
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=9517be80-ce9a-4435-824c-1c8331f7d162

Feinstein Statement at Intelligence Committee Hearing on Worldwide Threats
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6e7a3d55-e17d-4509-8bc7-70609e1518a4

California Political News
Oceanside Pol to Steinberg: Fix Your Own Mess and Leave Us Alone
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/03/22/oceanside-pol-to-steinberg-fix-your-own-mess-and-leave-us-alone/
(I do love me some political smack-down!)

Editorial: Feinstein Fighting Outrageous Health Insurance Rate Hikes
http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/feinstein-in-the-news?ContentRecord_id=dc683a51-167f-4fc2-97d6-83018717042c

Litigation News
Pre-Trial Hearing Begins for Farmer Targeted by Raw Milk Police
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Pre-Trial_Hearing_Begins_For_Farmer_Targeted_by_Raw_Milk_Police%3B_Legal_Concerns_Begin_to_Mount/24899/0/0/0/Y/M.html

Supreme Court Rejects Environmentalists' Plea
http://epaabuse.com/11684/news/supreme-court-rejects-environmentalists-plea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supreme-court-rejects-environmentalists-plea

California FOIA Decision Likely Bad News for EPA
http://epaabuse.com/11682/news/california-foia-decision-likely-bad-news-for-epa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=california-foia-decision-likely-bad-news-for-epa
  
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