Environmental poison in San Francisco Bay could increase with Delta water plan
By Mike Taugher
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 09/16/2011 05:45:32 AM PDT
Updated: 09/16/2011 09:30:16 AM PDT
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"A naturally occurring poison responsible for one of the nation's worst wildlife disasters a quarter-century ago is a looming problem in San Francisco Bay -- one that could worsen if aqueducts are built around the Delta, new research suggests.
The aqueducts could channel more selenium at higher concentrations into the bay, a possibility that has been largely overlooked in lengthy debates about Delta water, a top scientist said.
"It's clearly a serious problem and it could get worse," said Sam Luoma, a former lead scientist for the state's bay-Delta water and environment programs who sits on a national panel reviewing Delta water plans. "I don't know why it hasn't gotten traction."....... rest of article:
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_18903921?nclick_check=1
By Mike Taugher
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 09/16/2011 05:45:32 AM PDT
Updated: 09/16/2011 09:30:16 AM PDT
В»
"A naturally occurring poison responsible for one of the nation's worst wildlife disasters a quarter-century ago is a looming problem in San Francisco Bay -- one that could worsen if aqueducts are built around the Delta, new research suggests.
The aqueducts could channel more selenium at higher concentrations into the bay, a possibility that has been largely overlooked in lengthy debates about Delta water, a top scientist said.
"It's clearly a serious problem and it could get worse," said Sam Luoma, a former lead scientist for the state's bay-Delta water and environment programs who sits on a national panel reviewing Delta water plans. "I don't know why it hasn't gotten traction."....... rest of article:
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_18903921?nclick_check=1