To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Steve Madrone
Agenda Section: Initiated by Board Member
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Letter of Support for AB 263 (Rogers) - Scott and Shasta River Watersheds
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Support.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
AB 263 (Rogers) would allow the emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) that are currently in place on the Scott and Shasta River Watersheds to remain in effect until permanent rules establishing and implementing long-term instream flow requirements are adopted. This bill is critical to protecting salmon populations in the Scott and Shasta Rivers and, in turn, protecting keystone environmental species and critical resources for tribes and the fishing industry.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Plan
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no direct costs associated with signing the attached Letter of Support for AB 263.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may wish to make edits or not send the support letter.
ATTACHMENTS:
AB 263 Letter of Support
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
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