Enviro's Dealt a setback

[Nemont]

Interesting that enviro groups can't seem to grasp private property rights as defined in the constitution.

California water-rights ruling could threaten species protection

Friday, February 13, 2004
By Seth Hettena, Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — An effort to save two rare fish more than a decade ago could come back to haunt environmentalists after a recent court decision awarded millions of dollars in compensation to farmers who lost water in the process.

If the December ruling by a federal judge survives expected legal challenges, the government could find itself forced to pay much more for efforts to protect endangered fish, draining resources away from conservation.

The eventual result would have implications across the West, where the federal government often clashes with property owners in attempts to save species on the brink of extinction.

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Nemont

 

[Ten Bears]

Interesting

 

[BuzzH]

Nemont,

This is a classic example of the feds over-allocating water and making promises to too many people.

I believe this decision may not stand. Its pretty tough for the Gov. or the courts to not back the ESA.

Thanks for the link.