Department of Water Resources
A daily compilation of significant news articles and comment
April 10, 2009
3. Watersheds –
Shorter recreational salmon fishing season proposed
The
Commentary: Preservation in Cuyama Valley
The
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Shorter recreational salmon fishing season proposed
The
By Matt Weiser
State wildlife officials propose a 2009
The proposal, discussed at Thursday's California Fish and Game Commission meeting in
The proposed recreational season in the
Anglers could fish for salmon only between Knights Landing and the Red Bluff Diversion Dam, and keep only one salmon at a time.
All other areas of the Sacramento River and its tributaries, including the American and Feather rivers, would be closed to salmon fishing as they were last year.#
http://www.sacbee.com/ourregion/story/1769894.html
Commentary: Preservation in Cuyama Valley
Jolaine Gorrilla is a resident and land owner in
At a recent board meeting, when discussing the need for a community plan in the
The supervisor’s statement is, sadly, no longer founded in truth.
In the past, small and large family farms took painstaking care of their land and resources. Profits were hard-earned and counted in full smoke houses, grain silos, hay lofts and pantries filled with shining jars of canned fruits and vegetables.
Today, many agricultural operations are large corporations created to produce high profits, with little care given for the land or its resources.
Family farming values are not easily seen in areas like the
Many
Over-plowing dust-dried fields frequently gives
Fortunately, a hydrology study is under way in the
Unfortunately, several farming corporations have purchased most of the acreage in
Their land was then withdrawn from the hydrology study. An accelerated race to plow, plant and pump is possibly due to knowing that growing salinity of lowering water levels will soon end profitable viability of farming in the valley and any promised future of its larger possibilities.
Dust bowls, caused by bad farming practices and drought, are disregarded lessons. Large land owners have relinquished responsibility for preserving the
Unfortunately, several large agricultural land owners in the
Two land owners installed mines — without permits — in the
Knowledgeable information of severe water shortages throughout
Prioritizing realistic, fiscally profitable plans and projects would benefit New Cuyama, the
Timely energy solutions, utilizing utility companies, could help restore a weakened economy and damaged environment. Solar panels could be installed on all county buildings in New Cuyama and town-site buildings.
Empowering directives are demonstrative of valuable long-range planning and development. No crystal ball is required to see the immeasurable benefits solar projects would create. Plans reflecting true stewardship of the land serve the highest good of all concerned.
Arrogant ignorance and corporate greed are no longer acceptable in industry or agriculture. We must now all be responsible guardians and stewards of the land, air and water.#
http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2009/04/10/opinion/041009b.txt
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