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Attorney General of California sues to stop raising of Shasta Dam
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit Tuesday
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Fish Reach Homes Thanks to Decades of Dam Removals
In the United States, more than 2 million dams and other barriers block fish from migrating upstream. As a result, many fish populations have declined.
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Tiny salamanders may block a massive $1.4 billion project to raise Shasta Dam
A trio of tiny salamanders could stand in the way of a massive $1.4 billion project to raise the height of Shasta Dam.
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A funny thing happened when officials removed an old dam
A funny thing happened when wildlife and environmental officials removed an old dam: the shad returned after 173 years!
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Floods and dam removal in California restored natural processes to river
Floods Reshaped California's Carmel River After Dam Removal, May Help Migrating Salmon Fisheries Ecology Division
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Retrofits to Perris Dam
Perris Dam, constructed from 1970 to 1973, was identified as a high priority state-owned dam due to its proximity to nearby faults and large downstream communities.
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Flash flood warning issued for parts of Tuolumne Co. due to ‘potential’ dam failure
Waterflow from the dam’s emergency spillway triggered a flash flood warning Thursday for south central Tuolumne County, the National Weather Service said. The warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. Friday.
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Inspection reports for California dams
State inspections of California dams reveal that owners of the facilities have a pattern of delaying important maintenance, according to a Bee review of recent inspection records. Read the full story here.
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West Coast Salmon Fishery Threatened Further
The health and sustainability of Pacific salmon are essential to both the West Coast recreational and commercial fishing industries, as well as the local communities and jobs that depend on them.
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Marmot Dam Removal Aids in Salmonids Rebounding in Oregon's Sandy River
Portland General Electric decided 10 years ago that removing Marmot Dam would be more cost-effective than updating it to meet Endangered Species Act and federal-relicensing requirements.
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Oroville Dam spillway reconstruction expected to end before rainy season
The Department of Water Resources said it's on track to a have a fully functional primary spillway by its self-imposed Nov. 1 – just before the rainy season begins. The rebuilt spillway will be capable of handling water releases of 100,000 cubic feet per second. Additionally, crews working on the emergency spillway are focused on the reconstruction of a cut-off wall. That is scheduled to be finished by January.
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DWR Assessment of the Green Spot on the Face of the Oroville Dam
DWR released 28 page assessment ofthe vegetation area on the face of the Oroville Dam. This report documents the history and impact of vegetation occasionally visible on the face of Oroville Dam.
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Kevin Vam Dam introducing the new Mustad Treble Replacement kit
Kevin Vam Dam at ICAST 2017 introducing the new Mustad Treble Replacement kit
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Oroville Dam's 'green spot' raises new worries that the nation's tallest dam could have a breach
California officials are concerned that a large 'green spot' on the Oroville Dam may mean that it is leaking roughly five months after it overflowed due to the spillway failing.
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Snake River Chinook Below Hells Canyon Dam Closes July 30
The spring Chinook fishery on the Snake River below Hells Canyon Dam will close at sundown (8:18 p.m.) on Sunday, July 30.
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AP Exclusive: Oroville Dam managers made missteps in handling crisis
According to this AP investigative piece, California Department of Water Resources (DWR) was not on top of protecting people during the Oroville Dam crisis and was lax in notifying local officials about the emergency.
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Gov. Brown to Meet with Trump Official: Oroville Dam Records Blocked
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Delta Stewardship Council has changed their meeting date on the Delta Tunnels and the Delta Plan amendment fromApril 27th, 2017 to April 28th, 2017. Please adjust your plans according!
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KVD and Edwin Evers Preview the Bassmaster Classic
Kevin VanDam and Edwin Evers are a threat to win every event they enter. With five Bassmaster Classic titles and 34 B.A.S.S. wins between them, they are among the most successful anglers fishing this year’s event. They know what it takes to win a Classic, how to handle the added pressure and will again be a threat this year. They both previewed the Lake Conroe Classic and explain what techniques could lead to a win.
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Juvenile Salmon Rescue from Hatchery Below Oroville
CDFW is trying to make the best out of a tough situation by evacuating juvenile salmon from the Feather River Hatchery (just downstream from the Oroville Dam).