California Legislature
Senate Committee
on
Natural Resources and Wildlife
SHEILA JAMES KUEHL
CHAIR
Senate Natural Resources and Wildlife Committee
Informational Hearing
Considering the Fully Protected Species statutes and
other wildlife issues involved in implementing
the California Plan for the Colorado River
November 7, 2001

The State Government Perspective
Deputy Secretary Michael Spear, Resources Agency

Scientific Overview of Salton Sea Issues and Wildlife Issues Facing Urban Water Agencies
Maureen Stapleton, General Manager, San Diego Water Authority
Jeffrey Kightlinger, Assistant General Counsel, Metropolitan Water District

The Views of Environmental Advocacy Organizations
Tom Graff, Environmental Defense
Felicia Marcus, The Nature Conservatory