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California Courts of Appeal

Jun. 19, 2014

State water board wins court ruling in case of farmers against salmon

Salmon were the victors in a court of appeal decision Thursday that pitted their livelihood against the rights of wine grape growers.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Salmon were the victors in a court of appeal decision Tuesday that pitted their livelihood against the rights of wine grape growers.


Farmers along the Russian River were hoping to overturn a State Water Resources Control Board decision limiting their ability to spray grapes with water to prevent frost damage.


The board took the steps to protect salmon, which are hovering near extinction in ...

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