Assemblywoman Lois Wolk to Hold Committee Hearing Investigating Prospect Island Fish Kill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 3, 2007
PA 07-33

Assembly committee to investigate massive fish kill in the Delta
State agencies and fishing groups to testify on incident on Prospect Island

WHAT: The Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee will hold an informational hearing Thursday, December 6, to examine the circumstances that led to the deaths of thousands of fish in the Delta late last month.

The purpose of the hearing will be to review the facts surrounding the incident on Prospect Island, the roles of the various governmental agencies involved, and assess the effects on wildlife resources.

The hearing is open to the public.

WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2007. 9:30 AM

WHERE: Rio Vista City Council Chambers
One Main Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571

WHO: Assemblywoman Lois Wolk, Chair of the Committee and representative for the 8th Assembly district, will preside over the hearing.

Representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation and the State Department of Fish and Game have been requested to testify at the hearing, in addition to representatives from fishery interests.

For more information, contact Melissa Jones at (916) 319-2008.

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