In this story from today’s Bee the governor helps the salmon industry, suffering from a lack of river water for the salmon, by declaring a state of emergency.
Here is an excerpt.
Salmon industry to get crisis aid
By Matt Weiser -- Bee Staff Writer Published 12:01 am PDT Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Tuesday in 10 counties to help the salmon-fishing industry cope with severe new catch limits.
The declaration makes $9.6 million in low-interest loans available to fishermen and the businesses that support them as they struggle to survive a lean year.
Salmon season began May 1 after federal officials restricted this year's catch to just 40 percent of a typical season. The rules affect 700 coastal miles along California and Oregon, where fishermen are already suffering from a reduced season last year.
The shortened season is the result of severe chinook salmon declines in the Klamath River, which has been devastated by water diversions and other ills.
