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DFG seeks to join lawsuit challenging levee clear cutting

by Dan Bacher Thu, Nov 10, 2011 9:35AM

“DFG, along with many other local, state and federal agencies, has been in discussion with the Corps about this policy for several years,” said DFG Director Charlton H. Bonham. “It’s unfortunate that the discussions haven’t led to a more agreeable outcome, but if adhered to, the policy will do incredible damage to California’s remaining riparian and adjacent riverine ecosystem, especially in the Central Valley.”

Photo of the Sacramento River below Freeport by Dan Bacher. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers wants to "clear cut" California levees.

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