Alastair Bland

water reporter at CalMatters

Alastair Bland on KCRW

Governor Gavin Newsom’s given the green light to hold more water in reservoirs, marking a major victory for farmers. Environments say it will harm salmon and other fish.

Favoring farmers over fish: How does Newsom’s new executive order work?

Governor Gavin Newsom’s given the green light to hold more water in reservoirs, marking a major victory for farmers. Environments say it will harm salmon and other fish.

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