FEATURE ARTICLE
The Public Trust Doctrine: Divergent Interpretations by Different States
by Roderick E. Walston, Esq., Best Best & Krieger, Walnut Creek, Califor-
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CALIFORNIA WATER NEWS
Governor Newsom Suspends Delta Outflow Regulations to Bolster Water Storage, Updates Prior Restrictions on New and Replacement
Wells133
Healdsburg City Council Hears Proposal for Formation of Alexander Valley Water District134
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
California Legislature Introduces Bills Impacting Elevated Status of Pre-1914 and Riparian Water Rights136
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Releases 2023 Flow Schedule for San Joaquin River Species138
Department of Water Resources Approves New Groundwater Sustainability Plans for Northern California Basins139
Department of Water Resources Releases Underground Aquifer Mapping Data for Entire Central Valley As Progress Continues for Statewide Airborne Electromagnetic Survey Project141
State Water Resources Control Board Issues Temporary Groundwater Recharge Permit to Merced Irrigation District143
RECENT FEDERAL DECISIONS
Circuit Court of Appeals:
Tenth Circuit Finds BLM Needs to Take A Hard Look under NEPA for New Mexico Fracking Per-
mits145
Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment et al. v. Bernhardt et al., ___F.4th___, Case No. 21-2116 (10th Cir. Feb. 1, 2023).
RECENT CALIFORNIA DECISIONS
District Court of Appeal:
Second District Court Rejects Challenge to EIR Prepared for Project to Connect the City of Buenaventura to the State Water Project148
California Water Impact Network v. City of San Buenaventura, Unpub., Case No. B315362 (2nd Dist. Jan. 4, 2023).
Superior Court:
Madera County Superior Court Issues Preliminary Injunction to Enjoin the Madera County GSA’s Project Fee149
Valley Groundwater Coalition vs. County of Madera, Case No. MCV087677 (Madera County Sup. Ct.).
