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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/18/2011 10:33 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 01/18/2011 11:46 AM
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Concerns Heard on New Melones Water Levels & Operations ~By John Hamilton
Sonora, CA...The wate rlevel, power generation and ongoing operations of New Melones were front and center at today's Tuolumne Couty Board Meeting. You may recall a firestorm erupted after the Oakdale Irrigation District came out with a report on the June 2009 National Marine Fisheries Service Biological Opinion would show drastic water level reductions...
A court decision is expected in March that will determine if not the future but at least the legal strategies. Whatever decision is made it is expected to prolonged legal challenges.
In addition the impacts on the local fishing and recreation industry it was also discussed what some of the impacts might be on power generation.
It will be a wait and see game to see what the Judge decides in March and then plans will be made on how to react to his decision...
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