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SYRCL Has Mixed Reactions to the Closed-Door Yuba River Negotiations
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SYRCL Has Mixed Reactions to the Closed-Door Yuba River Negotiations

On May 16th , Governor Newsom, along with Yuba Water Agency, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) held a press conference announcing efforts to build a fish passage canal around Daguerre Point Dam and begin a reintroduction trap-and-haul effort around New Bullards Bar Dam. The term sheet released by CDFW makes it clear that this agreement is “… a non-binding framework for developing a Settlement Agreement…” 

The South Yuba River Citizens League’s (SYRCL) reaction to the announcement is mixed.

Recap: Planning Commission unanimously votes against the Idaho-Maryland Mine

Recap: Planning Commission unanimously votes against the Idaho-Maryland Mine

SYRCL applauds the Planning Commission for its unanimous vote to not recommend the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine and, more importantly, not recommend certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report. However, the fight against the mine is not over. 

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation no earlier than August 2023.