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San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper v. Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District

Ruling by

Sidney R. Thomas

Lower Court

USDC Central District of California

Lower Court Judge

Andre Birotte Jr.

dissenting Judge(s)

Carlos T. Bea
Where statute allowed for dam's construction "for other purposes," it could be read harmoniously with the Endangered Species Act to allow water release for endangered fish's reproductive migration.



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