To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Williams
Meeting Date: March 25, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Ted Williams |
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707-937-3500 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Transmission of a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 263 (Rogers)
(Sponsor: Supervisor Williams)
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve transmission of a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 263 (Rogers); and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Karuk and Yurok Tribes, along with California Coastkeeper Alliance are sponsoring AB 263, authored by Asm Rogers, which would allow the emergency regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board 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.
Mendocino County has long relied on the fishing industry to support its local economy, and the historic inequitable management of our state’s water system has discounted and ignored important tribal cultural and economic uses of water and dependance on healthy aquatic ecosystems. 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.
We have been asked to submit a letter in support of this legislation. At time of submission, RCRC has not taken a position. On March 18, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors passed similar support.
Alternative Action/Motion:
No Action.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
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AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: No Action Taken |
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Date: March 25, 2025 |
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