Celebrate International Day of Action Against Dams

Call to ACTION: the International Day of Action Against Dams that is.

We will be celebrating the International Day of Action Against Dams again this year on Monday, March 15 with a spirited outreach event. Friends of the River, the Hoopa Tribe, and a host of green groups have been working hard to have the Trinity River Restoration Plan implemented. In the way of this federally approved plan is a lawsuit filed by Westlands Water District and Northern CA Power Agency (NCPA) (Sacramento Municipal Utility District withdrew from the litigation last year after pressure from FOR and our allies!). Several NCPA customers, like the city of Palo Alto, have passed resolutions opposing NCPA’s involvement and withdrew supporting tax dollars.

If enacted, the plan ensures that at least 48% of the Trinity’s water stays in the Trinity watershed. Currently, up to 90% of the Trinity can be pumped through diversion tunnels into the Sacramento river. Sounds crazy, but its true.

So, this year we will hold our event in Roseville. The city buys NCPA power and could pass a resolution opposing NCPA’s suit and withdraw financial support. In addition, NCPA is headquartered in Roseville. This day-long event will begin at Cresthaven Park in Roseville, orientation starts at 10 am. The day will feature a morning of handing out leaflets in downtown Roseville, lunch at the park, and some colorful outreach at NCPA headquarters, just blocks away. To find Cresthaven park, check out the map at NCPA’s website: http://www.ncpa.com/contact.html

I know it’s a Monday, so if you can make the time to participate, it would be very appreciated. If you want more info email me at craig [at] friendsoftheriver.org or call 916-442-3155 x205.