FAMINE THREAT Nov 9, 2009
BOR, Sudan, Nov 8 (Reuters) - South Sudan could face famine following low rainfall and a surge in tribal conflicts, the United Nations children's agency UNICEF said on Sunday ... "If we are not able to handle the situation well ... we can expect very, very significant levels (of hunger) which can border on the red flag emergency which becomes a famine," she said ... Johnson and other UNICEF officials visited a therapeutic feeding centre in Bor, the capital of Jonglei, where babies with swollen... (AlertNet)
EDC takes no position on water permit Nov 8, 2009
For example, the Bureau of Reclamation has some stimulus funding designated for rural water systems and GBRA may apply for some of that funding (which it may or may not receive). David Roberts, a Port Lavaca attorney and member of the CCEDC board, said in an e-mail that his main concern was for the effect that the new permit could have on the bays and estuaries. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Westlands Water District is a powerhouse for Valley farmers Nov 8, 2009
During a recent federal court hearing, attorney Stephen Macfarlane -- prodded by a federal judge -- said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation had access to $450 million that could potentially be used to help clean up the contamination. Though intensely skeptical, west side agriculture officials say this marks the first significant proposal from the federal officials who have to date only offered what they consider minor, insignificant solutions -- and little money. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
$450 million offered in water cleanup Nov 7, 2009
During a recent federal court hearing, attorney Stephen Macfarlane -- prodded by a federal judge -- said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation had access to $450 million that could potentially be used to help clean up the contamination ... Still, she added: "I don't believe the Bureau of Reclamation is ready for that movement." ... Macfarlane said in court that the Bureau of Reclamation has the money in hand. (Fresno Bee)
Business briefs Nov 6, 2009
Closed booksBorders Group says it will close 200 Walden books stores and cut 1,500 jobs in January to make the chain smaller and more profitable. Bor ders 00004000 said the closings would leave about 130 Waldenbooks stores still in business ... Borders Group says it will close 200 Walden books stores and cut 1,500 jobs in January to make the chain smaller and more profitable. (New York Post -- Business)
Free entrance to Canyon, US parks on Vets Day Nov 5, 2009
Public recreation lands waiving their entrance fees include all of those managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and the Department of Agriculture. Visitors do not need to be military personnel or families. (AZCentral -- Business)
New plan to track groundwater use in Calif. Nov 5, 2009
Representatives of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave an overview of the proposed "Two Gates" project to about 50 people, including farmers, agriculture leaders and concerned citizens. A draft assessment of the project found no significant impact on the environment -- the first of what will be many steps in getting the project built. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fresno council to vote on water rates Nov 5, 2009
The meters will start to appear later this year as city officials begin compliance with a state law and an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that requires the city to charge a metered rate by 2010. How will meters affect Fresno water bills. (Fresno Bee)
Property owners along Rogue bemoan removal of dam (3) Nov 3, 2009
The federal Bureau of Reclamation was able to secure federal funding for the project, largely as a way to improve fish passage for the Rogue s wild coho salmon, which are protected as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. After lengthy consideration, however, upstream riparian improvements to the unnatural lake became a secondary issue that didn t get the immediate attention that dam-removal did, said Bob Hamilton, the bureau s project manager. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Losing Lost Lake Nov 1, 2009
The federal Bureau of Reclamation is releasing the water as part of a settlement that Valley irrigation districts, environmentalists and the federal government approved three years ago. The goal: to restore an uninterrupted, year-round flow of water to parts of the river that have been mostly dry since Friant Dam was completed in 1944, so that salmon can return. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cleaning dirty air risks costlier Arizona water Nov 1, 2009
The plant, owned by five utilities and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, powers the state's largest conveyor of water, the Central Arizona Project Canal, supplying electricity cheaply enough to pump water 3,000 feet uphill, from the Colorado River to Phoenix and Tucson ... Under an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation and the plant's partners, CAP is allotted a certain amount of power and can sell whatever it doesn't need ... U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: 24. (AZCentral)
How do you feel about the Oregon tax increases on the January ballot? Oct 30, 2009
Whos who wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:57 AM:" Not sure what "officials" you are referring to? The average federal employee earns $130 K per year in salary, benefits, and retirement. So those people at the Interior you see around in the big white trucks BOR, US F&W, BLM, Fisheries, etc are all very well paid and compensated.The average US federal Congressman or Senator earns about $130K year NOT including all their benefits, of doctors in the capitol, health care, retirement, etc, They are allowed an... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Two Gates pump plan gets mixed reaction Oct 28, 2009
Representatives of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation gave an overview of the proposed "Two Gates" project to about 50 people, including farmers, agriculture leaders and concerned citizens ... "I am keeping my fingers crossed," said Michael Jackson, area manager for the Bureau of Reclamation. (Fresno Bee)
DIANNE FEINSTEIN: Time for Legislature to solve state's water crisis Oct 27, 2009
Barbara Boxer that grants new permanent authority to the Bureau of Reclamation to approve and expedite water transfers of up to 250,000 to 300,000 acre-feet per year in the Valley beyond what is presently possible. Enacting this legislation is a top priority. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
For farm-water rights, planners ready to deal Oct 26, 2009
Such a deal could look like an ongoing pilot project in Yuma, where the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation offered farmers money to take land out of production for a growing season. The water the farmers didn't use would then be banked in Lake Mead as a hedge against future shortages. (AZCentral -- News)
Governor assails costs of power-unit upgrade Oct 23, 2009
The Central Arizona Project, through the Bureau of Reclamation, has a 24. 3 percent ownership stake in the plant. (AZCentral -- Business)
How to vote on Ref. 71 is confusing many Oct 22, 2009
pangborn wrote on Oct 20, 2009 9:43 AM:" Registered domestic partners sound like a list compiledto keep an eye on their domesticity. " ... Realist wrote on Oct 21, 2009 11:29 AM:" Castle Rocker-You are right. Heterosexuals get the rights/benefits when they get MARRIED. Homosexuals CANNOT get married. So, yes it is EQUAL rights because we heteros have the CHOICE to get married to the people we love. WE have that OPTION. Homosexuals cannot marry the people they love. So, until homosexuals have... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cross Country Women Second, Men Fifth at Bronco Invite Oct 21, 2009
Hillary Kigar and Ganbileg Bor Break Program Records ... Bor finished 6th in 24:45 ... "Kigar had an impressive run up front for us. She was our 7th kid last year and now looks as though she will challenge for WCC honors. Heather ran a personal best and really stepped up today. She is really coming on strong. Bor, Estrada and Hopkins all ran personal bests today, but our men's team did not execute well through the end of the race.". (Usfdons.com)
See the inner workings of Glen Canyon Dam. Oct 21, 2009
From a legal standpoint, the dam's purpose is to ensure that water is available to the Lower Basin states of Arizona, Nevada and California, said Dennis Kubly of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The dam also is meant to generate electricity and prevent flooding. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Ganbileg Bor Oct 21, 2009
parents are Bor Batsuuri and Julia Lantsman. . (Usfdons.com)
- Our Opinion: More lawsuits, more money 0 Oct 20, 2009
But now, as the state suits seem to be running their course, the county and its Air Pollution Control District have further complicated matters by filing suit at the federal level, taking aim directly at the U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation. The county wants to stop the water transfer over the potential for air pollution due to less water going to the Salton Sea, thereby exposing potentially toxic seabed dust from entering the airshed. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Kittitas County is planning for next big flood Oct 20, 2009
Agencies and local governments to be involved: County government, local cities, state Department of Transportation, Central Washington Home Builders Association, state Department of Ecology, local irrigation districts, state Department of Fish and Wildlife, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, Kittitas County Conservation District, Central Washington University, Yakama Nation, Cascade Land Conservancy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state Emergency Management... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Illness often undiscovered and undertreated among the uninsured: Harvard study Oct 20, 2009
Then doctors examined them and ordered laboratory tests ... "Hypertension, diabetes and elevated cholesterol among insured and uninsured U.S. adults," Andrew P. Wilper, M.D., M.P.H.; Steffie Woolhandler, M.D., M.P.H.; Karen Lasser, M.D., M.P.H.; Danny McCormick, M.D., M.P.H.; David H. Bor, M.D.; David U. Himmelstein, M.D. Health Affairs, Oct. 20, 2009 (online). (EurekAlert!)
Guest opinion: Cost estimates of upgrading dams grossly inflatedThats being done to make dam removal look more attractive than adding fish ladders Oct 20, 2009
Reality wrote on Oct 19, 2009 9:30 AM:" To: Wrong - PacifiCorp has NOT replaced the Klamath Dams megawatts with wind and solar generated power. The dams are still generating hydropower and will for another decade.Are you aware , unfortunately, that wind power HAS to be backed up with hydropower in order to meet the time frame for continuous electricity generation that ONLY hydropower can provide? The dams provide near INSTANT "peaking power" for immediate power generation in times of urgent need... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Roslyn reaches water rights agreement Oct 17, 2009
But the priority date on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation project in the Yakima River Basin is 1905, making Roslyn s water right junior to many irrigation rights that receive 1905 federal project water ... In essence, the water rights will be banked in Lake Cle Elum under a trust agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the DOE. ... The Bureau of Reclamation owns the water behind the dam. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
- Imperial County, Air Pollution Control District’s federal lawsuit challenges Imperial Irrigation District water transfer 0 Oct 17, 2009
The lawsuit is against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation ... He said the county and Air Pollution Control District filed a federal lawsuit in order to challenge the Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation and to seek more lasting results. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
A river comes to life Oct 17, 2009
A long-awaited plan to restore the San Joaquin River has hit a snag the federal Bureau of Reclamation has not received a state permit to release water from Friant Dam ... The federal Bureau of Reclamation is releasing the water as part of a settlement that Valley irrigation districts, environmentalists and the federal government approved three years ago ... Still, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officials say they want to settle all issues to the satisfaction of everyone involved. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Views differ about water agreements impact on agriculture Oct 16, 2009
Under the current arrangement, water is provided when the Bureau of Reclamation determines it s available. Cole compares the situation to farmers receiving water in December, when fields are dormant, and not in spring and summer when crops are planted. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Deal struck in case against NV irrigation district Oct 16, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Recovery dollars boost tribal water projects Oct 15, 2009
The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded tribal water projects in North Dakota, South Dakota and New Mexico 47 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar ... Tribal water users will benefit from a 215 million investment of Recovery Act funds administered through the Bureau of Reclamation for direct and indirect infrastructure projects ... Department of Interior water infrastructure investments in tribal water systems are part of the Bureau... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spending by SRP leaders on travel, dinners spurs concern Oct 15, 2009
But unlike officials in other utilities, Williams often hosts a large reception during the conventions so that the 14 SRP board members - and sometimes their spouses, SRP managers and lobbyists - can spend time with national officials from agencies such as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which oversees water management ... "Hosting a reception with people from the Bureau of Reclamation and other decision makers around the country, it is important for us to have these dinners," said board member... (AZCentral -- News)
Construction begins on detour to replace buried section of SR 410 Oct 14, 2009
Emergency management officials have also gotten an agreement from the federal Bureau of Reclamation to reduce the flow from Bumping Lake Dam to Naches River, which should help reduce flooding. More than two dozen houses in the Nile Valley were damaged by flooding that started after the landslide blocked the Naches River's channel, forcing the river to re-route itself. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Story:Too much water? Seepage a concern on west side Oct 13, 2009
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says it wont introduce more water than the river channel can handle ... Jason Phillips, river restoration program manager for the Bureau of Reclamation, said his agency has been examining the issue for years and is well-prepared to address any problems that may arise ... The Bureau of Reclamation hasnt specified exactly how it will stop seepage, although Phillips said the bureau has installed a series of monitoring wells that will let officials know whether water... (Fresno Bee)
Tide Turning in Calif. Water Battle? Oct 13, 2009
Tide Turning in Calif. Tide Turning in Calif. (CBS News -- US)
Calif. legislators fail to reach water deal Oct 12, 2009
Also Sunday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor were in California meeting with farmers along the massive federal Central Valley water project that sends Northern California water to farmers in dry areas of the state that s 000033F6 upply much of the nation's fruits and vegetables. The two federal leaders were also meeting with Latino farmworkers to discuss California's three-year drought and other water issues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Czar's exit affects dam debate Oct 12, 2009
Any proposal by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation or another government agency to try again is likely to be met with concern from residents of eastern Idaho who fear a repeat disaster. This document was originally published online on Monday, October 12, 2009. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
East Africa: Taking Stock of Drought Oct 12, 2009
To save their breeding stock they are aborting animal foetuses or slaughtering the calves at birth ... But he has found only despair at the border village of Khorogharar, Wajir Bor ... The few boreholes across the vast arid lands region have given rise to conflict. (allAfrica.com)
River runs wilder now that dam is gone Oct 11, 2009
Pumps become the solutionThe U.S. Bureau of Reclamation took a look and decided the cheapest and best solution to provide water efficiently without harming fish was to remove the dam and replace it with pumps. The irrigation district initially went along, but later flip-flopped and fought to save the dam. (MSNBC -- Environment)
17th Amendment started U.S. decline Oct 10, 2009
Rosey Glasses wrote on Oct 4, 2009 7:15 AM:" Here Here, someone that has also studied the ammendments. Repealing the these would help. Also Lincoln took the states' individual soveriegnty away, this needs to be reinstated and the elimination of many Federal laws revoked. It is time to let the states decide laws again and allow the people to live in states the give them the rights they require to have freedome to pusue their own happiness and not that which their neighbors impose on them. " ...... (Longview Daily News, WA)
River debate: Scenic or recreational? Oct 10, 2009
The other consideration is a study under way by the Bureau of Reclamation and Idaho Water Resources Department on storage water options on the Teton River in the Henry's Fork basin. The state water agency is interested in protecting its ability to pursue water storage options on the Teton, says Hal Anderson, administrator of the agency's Planning ical Services Division. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Cow Hollow hunting event scheduled Oct 9, 2009
With the recent exchange of ownership between the Bureau of Reclamation and Bureau of Land Management, the park s status was up in the air, and the property was declared surplus by the General Services Administration. Malheur County officials, at the request of the park association, filed an application to have the county own the park and that process is near completion, Price said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Dams and cattle Oct 9, 2009
Kevin Moore, spokesman for the Bureau of Reclamation s Klamath Falls office, said the exact outcome for the dam would be determined after the Department of the Interior studies fish passage and water quality issues at the dam ... Mallams says a group of off-Project irrigators approached the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation about idling some land to provide some water to the Project, but the offer was declined. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Congress to Consider Water Bill for Calif. Farmers Oct 8, 2009
The bill, introduced Wednesday, would make it easier for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to approve transfers between water sellers and buyers in the valley, a major producer of fruits, vegetables, nuts and dairy products. It also streamlines environmental reviews related to the endangered giant garter snake. (ABC News -- Wire)
Homegrown Pot Threatens Mexican Cartels Oct 8, 2009
Now as much as half is produced domestically, often by small-scale operators who painstakingly tend greenhouses and indoor gardens to produce the more potent, and expensive, product that consumers now demand, according to authorities and marijuana dealers on both sides of the border ... This strategy gives the Mexicans direct access to U.S. markets, avoids the risk of seizure at the border and reduces transportation costs ... They warehouse tons of pot south of the border to ship north during... (CBS News -- US)
Turnbull's grip slipping Oct 8, 2009
This week's Newspoll showed the Opposition trailing Labor 42-58 per cent and Mr Turnbull behind Kevin Rudd 18-67 per cent as better prime minister ... Labor is still deciding whether to run a candidate; federal sources said last night it was leaning against ... This term has been punctuated with nothing more than 'oppose Labor just for the sake of opposing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Reds' 2010 HOF class an eclectic mix Oct 7, 2009
Chris Sabo, Pedro Borbon and Tony Mullane were elected to the Reds Hall of Fame, in an announcement revealed on Tuesday. Sabo was selected by the fans on a modern player ballot while Borbon and Mullane were named via a vote by the Reds Hall of Fame veterans committee, which is comprised of members, Hall of Famers, fans and Hall of Fame executives ... While the Big Red Machine years were known most for the cadre of great hitters, Borbon was a member of the Reds' bullpen from 1970-78 -- when he... (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
- Voice: Policy against state law? 0 Oct 4, 2009
And the Secretary of the Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation are the watermaster of IID s water. And, as the State Water Resources Control Board attorney said: That ought to tell you something about jurisdiction over IID s water. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Friant Dam releases water to begin river rebirth Oct 3, 2009
A long-awaited plan to restore the San Joaquin River has hit a snag the federal Bureau of Reclamation has not received a state permit to release water from Friant Dam ... The federal Bureau of Reclamation is releasing the water as part of a settlement that Valley irrigation districts, environmentalists and the federal government approved three years ago ... Jason Phillips, who is managing the San Joaquin River restoration program for the Bureau of Reclamation, said the protesters' concerns have... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
EDITORIAL: Time for action on water issues Oct 3, 2009
The federal Bureau of Reclamation is releasing the water as part of a settlement that Valley irrigation districts, environmentalists and the federal government approved three years ago. The goal: to restore an uninterrupted, year-round flow of water to parts of the river that have been mostly dry since Friant Dam was completed in 1944, so that salmon can return. (Fresno Bee)
San Joaquin River Restoration To Begin Oct 2, 2009
The Bureau of Reclamation is set to begin the historic restoration of the state's second-largest river at 6 p.m. Thursday when officials release pulses of water along the dry riverbed. The project to bring back salmon to the river is a key milestone in a decades-long legal tussle between environmentalists, farmers and the federal government. (KCRA 3, CA)
BoR cuts education loan rates by 1% Oct 2, 2009
BoR cuts education loan rates by one per cent- Personal Loans News-Personal Loans-Loan Centre-Personal Finance-The Economic Times ... BoR cuts education loan rates by one per cent1 Oct 2009, 1705 hrs IST, PTI. (India Times)
Costa Water Relief Approved By House of Representatives Oct 2, 2009
The water transfer amendment gives the Bureau of Reclamation the needed flexibility to implement these transfers. This year we transferred over 600,000 acre feet of water that was a critical life line. (KERO 23, CA)
UC Davis Hosts Doc Adams Open Saturday Oct 2, 2009
Eva Krchova placed fourth to lead the Dons and Ganbileg Bor was fifth in the men's event. The Dons will compete at the Bill Delinger Invitational Friday hosted by Oregon. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Flows to restore San Joaquin River start today Oct 2, 2009
That year, the Natural Resources Defense Council and environmental groups sued the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and other federal agencies to prevent them from renewing long-term water contracts with Friant-area irrigation districts that would have continued to siphon virtually all of the water from San Joaquin. When Friant Dam was built in the 1940s to provide water to about 1 million acres of farmland, it slashed flows to a seasonal trickle and some experts came to describe the river as little... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Friant water release faces delay Oct 1, 2009
A long-awaited plan to restore the San Joaquin River has hit a snag -- the federal Bureau of Reclamation has not received a state permit to release water from Friant Dam. Initially, the plan was to release the water by noon today, said the bureau's spokesman, Pete Lucero. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Dam tourism: Nation's highest-wattage hydroelectric wonders are in Washington Oct 1, 2009
More information: Grand Coulee Dam is run by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, www. usbr. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
America's Cup challenger provides info on boat Oct 1, 2009
Of course, the court has held that we can modify the boat even after we get the CHR." The trimaran, which is 90 feet long on the waterline, is currently known as BOR 90 and will be renamed USA before it's shipped to Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, the site of the showdown. The Certificate of Documentation lists USA's overall length at 113.3 feet and the width, or beam, at 89.9 feet. In its challenge issued in July 2007, BMW Oracle Racing said it would build a boat 90 feet long on the load... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Oxendine opposes cuts to top teachers Sep 30, 2009
Okay, we can give millions in aid to Africa which does nothing for us other than harbor terrorists and burn Old Glory ... Perhaps if there was some accountability by the Board of Regents to someone besides themselves the money (estimated now to be in the milliions and being confirmed through Open Records) the BOR is using to line the pockets of the USG presidents and the chancellors (they already have major salaries, supplements and free reign to Foundation funds for limos, alcohol, country club... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
BoR cuts home loan rates Sep 30, 2009
MUMBAI: Private lender Bank of Rajasthan (BoR) has cut its home loan rates with immediate effect. With this, for loans up to Rs 30 lakh and above, having a maturity of 10-15 years, the bank will charge a floating rate of eight per cent for the first year, 9 per cent for the second and third year. (India Times)
Pulse flows scheduled for Mokelumne River (8) Sep 30, 2009
Healey said the Bureau of Reclamation and the National Marine FIsheries Service are the agencies he wants to work with to close cross channels and maximize the effectiveness of the pulse flow. Healey said he would know by next week if he would have the participation of those groups. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
DIANNE FEINSTEIN: State water issue is complex Sep 30, 2009
The Bureau of Reclamation has approved or facilitated the transfer of more than 600,000 acre feet of water to communities in need, but this is an expensive short-term solution. A three-year drought and the resulting lack of runoff have deprived farmers of 1. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Desalination Technology Increases Naval Capabilities Sep 26, 2009
Michelle Chapman, a physical scientist with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, is a member of the ONR team managing the research program ... Key partners in the EUWP program include NSWCCD-Philadelphia, U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Command, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center. (Science Daily)
Water meter installation speeds up with $49M in stimulus funds Sep 26, 2009
7 million in matching funds from its meter retrofit budget to the Bureau of Reclamation grant, funding approximately another 5,000 meters for a total of 21,500. The meters will be installed in 11 phases spread throughout the city. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Pond project to help endangered suckersBarkley Springs work will transform pond back into stream Sep 26, 2009
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Klamath Tribes to conduct the Barkley Springs Restoration Project. Tom Crist, county parks director, said the project would change the pond at Hagelstein Park to more of a stream or creek as water is shifted to the fish habitat. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
New study of California water urged Sep 26, 2009
"Without [it], the Bureau of Reclamation and the state cannot operate their pumps.". An amendment to the Interior Department bill recommended by Rep. (Fresno Bee)
