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Coalition for a Sustainable Delta
Study Underscores Impact of Court Imposed Water Pumping Restrictions
January 4th, 2009
A new study released underscores the severity of the statewide economic and water supply implications of ongoing water pumping restrictions imposed by federal courts in California to protect the Delta smelt. According to the study, statewide economic impacts can exceed $1 billion per year during drought years such as those currently facing the state and may well exceed $3 billion should the state enter a prolonged dry period. Additionally, the report documents the severe water supply implications of the Court's orders. Even during average and wet periods the Court imposed restrictions exacerbate ongoing drought conditions by limiting the ability of water managers to replenish water storage...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2009-01-04)
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