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New biological opinions have ag optimistic, critics declaring corruption

10/23/19 2:50 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS biological opinions Bureau of Reclamation California Farm Water Coalition Central Valley Project delta smelt Endangered Species Act National Resources Defense Council State Water Project US Fish and Wildlife Service
Agricultural groups are applauding the new biological opinions issued by federal wildlife agencies Tuesday, but the more flexible approach to water management for the Central Valley and State Water Projects called for in the agency reviews has angered environmental interests.
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief, Agri-Pulse West

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