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Environment and Energy

SLO County appeals court-ordered water release for endangered trout

Amanda Wernik

San Luis Obispo County is fighting a court ruling to discharge more water from Lopez Lake to protect steelhead trout.

An order requires SLO County to release enough water from the Lopez Dam to support steelhead trout in the Arroyo Grande Creek beneath the dam.

Environment and Energy

Court rejects SLO County's effort to delay help for steelhead trout

Amanda Wernik

A federal judge has blocked San Luis Obispo County’s attempt to delay changes to water flows at Lopez Dam. It’s the latest win for environmentalist groups in a court battle over endangered steelhead trout.

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Environment and Energy

Federal order could force SLO County to release more water from Lopez Dam for steelhead trout

Amanda Wernik

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that could require San Luis Obispo County to release more water from Lopez Dam to support endangered steelhead trout and other fish in the Arroyo Grande Creek.