Conservation groups criticize state water boards side deals for Delta water
The State Water Board now says it will take another two years to finalize the San Francisco-San Joaquin Delta water management plan, and it is proceeding with voluntary agreements with water agencies in the meantime. Conservation groups spoke out at a workshop held by the board late last week – and some are asking the board to scrap the voluntary agreements. Ashley Overhouse – California water policy advisor with Defenders of Wildlife – said a new plan to put more water into the estuary is crucial since four species of native fish have made the federal endangered species list since 1992, bringing the total to 6.