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Steelhead Survival

The Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling that the United Water Conservation district violated the Endangered Species Act by jeopardizing steelhead survival and recovery in the Santa Clara River due to its inadequate fish ladder and diversion of river flows at a dam.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Ninth Circuit affirmed a ruling that the United Water Conservation district violated the Endangered Species Act by jeopardizing steelhead survival and recovery in the Santa Clara River due to its inadequate fish ladder and diversion of river flows at a dam.

Categories / Appeals, Environment, Government

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