Sen. Feinstein on delta smelt and X2

Author: Brandon Middleton

From the Senator's press release:

"It is increasingly clear to me that key biological opinions done by the Department of the Interior are not based on sound science.

"Judge Wanger found that the department's proposal to release hundreds of thousands of acre feet of water in the hopes of identifying the ideal location for ocean water and fresh water to meet was not scientifically justified. In fact, the judge said 'there is essentially no biological evidence to support' the department’s plan.

"In addition, the ruling states that the Department of the Interior 'completely abdicated [its] responsibility to consider reasonable alternatives to the Fall X2 action…'

"I strongly urge the department to heed the court’s message, develop a reasonable alternative that protects the smelt and water users and finally settle this matter."

Hat tip: Aquafornia.