Posts with the category ‘Flows for Fish’


Protecting Endangered Species in SLO

For three decades, the County of San Luis Obispo has harmed endangered species in Arroyo Grande Creek through its operation of Lopez Dam. Despite warnings from state agencies, the County… Read More…


A Landmark Victory for California Waters

Last month, the Sonoma County Superior Court ordered the County to protect its waterways from excessive groundwater pumping. This ruling is a major victory for the public and natural resources… Read More…


CCKA’s 2024 Legislative Priorities

This legislative year is about building on our success from last year. CCKA introduced two new bills this year with Assemblymember Diane Papan, the new Chair of the Assembly Water… Read More…


Fighting for Flows in the Shasta Watershed

On January 17, California Coastkeeper Alliance submitted a petition to the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to establish permanent instream flow regulations in the Shasta Watershed. Instream… Read More…


CCKA’s Top Priorities for 2024

Photo: Shannon Switzer After a successful 2023, California Coastkeeper Alliance has big plans for protecting clean water in 2024. In particular, we are focused on addressing issues where the state… Read More…


CCKA’s Top 10 Achievements in 2023

California Coastkeeper Alliance has much to celebrate in 2023 – from nominating the first new marine water quality protections in 50 years, to successfully advocating for the nation’s first direct… Read More…


Fishable Waters for All? You Can’t Fish in Dry Rivers

The Scott and Shasta Rivers were once some of the most productive salmon habitats in the Western United States. The Scott River’s incredible gravel beds and meandering flows were perfect… Read More…


Challenging the County of Sonoma to Protect Public Trust Resources

Last month, we told you about the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approval of a revised groundwater well construction and drilling ordinance intended to protect local streams and creeks, and… Read More…


Will Sonoma’s New Groundwater Ordinance Protect Salmon?

On April 18, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a revised groundwater well construction and drilling ordinance that aims to protect local streams and creeks from drying up and… Read More…


CCKA’s 2023 Priorities for Swimmable, Fishable and Drinkable Waters for ALL Californians

January is traditionally a time to set goals for the upcoming year – and California Coastkeeper Alliance has big plans for 2023! We made significant achievements in 2022, meaning it… Read More…


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