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Second lawsuit over flood damages in Merced is filed against state and local agencies

December 15, 2023

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

Another lawsuit is moving forward against the state and local agencies over flood damage to homes and businesses in Merced County. In the latest filing, 13 residents and business owners are suing the County of Merced, Merced Irrigation District, the City of Merced, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Fish and…

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Army Corps installs pump to handle unexpected seepage from Isabella Dam

October 9, 2023

• by Lois Henry

For the first time in six months, Gerald Wenstrand doesn’t have a river flowing through the pasture at his ranch situated just below the Auxiliary Dam at Lake Isabella. The Army Corps of Engineers, which owns and operates Isabella Dam, finally installed an extra pump to move seepage coming through the base of the dam…

Drinking Water • Floods

Who’s in charge? Unanswered questions spark frustration as weeks of water disruption have dragged into months for residents of Springville

August 15, 2023

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

Since the devastating floods of March 10, a community of about 1,000 people has been paying, on average, $150 a month for undrinkable water that is only available intermittently. So far, no government agencies have stepped up to take control of the situation, or give clear answers to residents. Aside from wanting water, residents want…

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Second lawsuit over flood damages in Merced is filed against state and local agencies

Army Corps installs pump to handle unexpected seepage from Isabella Dam

Who’s in charge? Unanswered questions spark frustration as weeks of water disruption have dragged into months for residents of Springville

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