North Coast Rivers Alliance, et al. v. United States Department of the Interior, et al.
| NORTH COAST RIVERS ALLIANCE, CALIFORNIA SPORTFISHING PROTECTION ALLIANCE, PACIFIC COAST FEDERATION OF FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATIONS, SAN FRANCISCO CRAB BOAT OWNERS ASSOCIATION and INSTITUTE FOR FISHERIES RESOURCES |
| UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, CITY OF FOLSOM, CITY OF ROSEVILLE, EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, PLACER COUNTY WATER AGENCY, SHASTA COUNTY WATER AGENCY, SACRAMENTO COUNTY WATER AGENCY, STONY CREEK WATER DISTRICT, SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, ORLAND-ARTOIS WATER DISTRICT, SAN JUAN WATER DISTRICT, STOCKTON EAST WATER DISTRICT, WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT NO. 1, WESTSIDE WATER DISTRICT, WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT DISTRIBUTION DISTRICT NO. 2, WEST SIDE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT FINANCING CORPORATION, TRANQUILITY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO, CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF SHASTA LAKE, PACHECO WATER DISTRICT, MOUNTAIN GATE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, SHASTA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, CITY OF HURON, CITY OF REDDING, SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, 4-M WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF ORANGE COVE, BELLA VISTA WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF TRACY, COLUSA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, COUNTY OF MADERA, CORNING WATER DISTRICT, COELHO FAMILY TRUST, CORTINA WATER DISTRICT, DUNNIGAN WATER DISTRICT, GLIDE WATER DISTRICT, KANAWHA WATER DISTRICT, LA GRANDE WATER DISTRICT, CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, DAVIS WATER DISTRICT, DEL PUERTO WATER DISTRICT, GLENN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, MYERS-MARSH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, BANTA-CARBONA IRRIGATION DISTRICT, BYRON BETHANY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, EAGLE FIELD WATER DISTRICT, FRESNO SLOUGH WATER DISTRICT, HOLTHOUSE WATER DISTRICT, JAMES IRRIGATION DISTRICT, PROBERTA WATER DISTRICT, RECLAMATION DISTRICT 1606, TRANQUILITY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, WEST STANISLAUS IRRIGATION DISTRICT, PATTERSON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, COUNTY OF COLUSA, CITY OF AVENAL, CITY OF COALINGA, MERCY SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT, CITY OF LINDSAY, COUNTY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF TULARE, HILLS VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, INTERNATIONAL WATER DISTRICT, KERN-TULARE WATER DISTRICT, LAGUNA WATER DISTRICT, LOWER TULE RIVER IRRIGATION DISTRICT, PIXLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT, TRI VALLEY WATER DISTRICT and HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE |
| WESTLANDS WATER DISTRICT, SAN LUIS WATER DISTRICT and PANOCHE WATER DISTRICT |
| 26-2457 |
| April 21, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit |
| Other Statutes - APA Review/Appeal |
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| Filing 55 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Lauren Layne [Entered: 10/15/2026 03:44 PM] |
| Filing 54 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lauren Layne for Appellee Eagle Field Water District, Appellee Fresno Slough Water District, Appellee Laguna Water District, Appellee Mercy Springs Water District, Appellee Tranquility Irrigation District, Appellee Tri Valley Water District. [Entered: 10/15/2026 02:40 PM] |
| Filing 53 Attorney Kaitlin Bursey as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Joseph M. Marchini. [Entered: 10/15/2026 02:03 PM] |
| Filing 52 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kaitlin Bursey for Appellee Tri Valley Water District replacing Joseph M. Marchini. [Entered: 10/15/2026 12:07 PM] |
| Filing 51 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kaitlin Bursey for Appellee Tri Valley Water District replacing Joseph M. Marchini. [Entered: 10/15/2026 12:02 PM] |
Filing 50
ORDER FILED. The unopposed motion (Docket Entry No. 49) for an extension of time to file the answering brief is granted. The answering brief for the federal appellees is due October 30, 2026. The remaining answering briefs are due November 20, 2026. The optional reply brief is due after the last answering brief is served. [Entered: 09/21/2026 04:28 PM]
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| Filing 49 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellee United States Department of the Interior, Appellee United States Bureau of Reclamation. [Entered: 09/17/2026 02:22 PM] |
| Filing 48 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellee Ramsey L. Kropf, representing Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District. [Entered: 09/04/2026 04:26 PM] |
| Filing 47 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Ramsey L. Kropf. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [Entered: 09/04/2026 02:13 PM] |
| Filing 46 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Andrew Morrow Hitchings [Entered: 09/04/2026 02:01 PM] |
| Filing 45 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellee Andrew Morrow Hitchings, representing Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Appellee City of Redding, Appellee East Bay Municipal Utility District, Appellee Placer County Water Agency, Appellee Sacramento County Water Agency. [Entered: 09/04/2026 01:07 PM] |
| Filing 44 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Aaron A. Ferguson [Entered: 09/04/2026 01:04 PM] |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Andrew Morrow Hitchings. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [Entered: 09/04/2026 12:37 PM] |
| Filing 42 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Aaron A. Ferguson for Appellee City of Redding, Appellee East Bay Municipal Utility District, Appellee Placer County Water Agency, Appellee Sacramento County Water Agency. [Entered: 09/04/2026 12:06 PM] |
| Filing 41 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellee Kelley M. Taber, representing Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Appellee City of Redding, Appellee East Bay Municipal Utility District, Appellee Placer County Water Agency, Appellee Sacramento County Water Agency. [Entered: 09/03/2026 04:52 PM] |
| Filing 40 TERMINATED participation of Counsel for Appellee Aaron A. Ferguson, representing Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Appellee City of Redding, Appellee East Bay Municipal Utility District, Appellee Placer County Water Agency, Appellee Sacramento County Water Agency. [Entered: 09/03/2026 04:49 PM] |
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Filing 39
ORDER FILED. The motions (Docket Entry Nos. 35 & 36) to modify the briefing schedule are granted. The answering brief for the federal appellees remains due September 30, 2026. The remaining answering briefs are due October 21, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the last answering brief is served. In light of the modified briefing schedule, no further streamlined extensions of time to file briefs will be approved. Any written motions for extensions of time to file briefs under Ninth Circuit Rule 31-2.2(b) must include a proposed briefing schedule and state whether any separately represented party objects. [Entered: 09/03/2026 04:20 PM]
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| Filing 38 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Kelley M. Taber. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [Entered: 09/03/2026 04:16 PM] |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of Withdrawal as Counsel filed by Aaron A. Ferguson. Counsel withdrawing on behalf of other attorney(s): No [[-]]. Party proceeding without counsel: No. [-]. [Entered: 09/03/2026 04:07 PM] |
| Filing 36 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Not Applicable Pacheco Water District, Appellee Eagle Field Water District, Appellee Fresno Slough Water District, Appellee Tranquility Irrigation District, Appellee Mercy Springs Water District, Appellee Laguna Water District, Appellee Tri Valley Water District. [Entered: 08/24/2026 06:07 PM] |
| Filing 35 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellee Westlands Water District Distribution District No. 1, Appellee Westlands Water District Distribution District No. 2, Appellee Westlands Water District Financing Corporation, Appellee Westlands Water District. [Entered: 08/24/2026 04:33 PM] |
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Filing 34
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 33) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 9/30/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 08/19/2026 03:04 PM]
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| Filing 33 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellee United States Department of the Interior, Appellee United States Bureau of Reclamation. [Entered: 08/19/2026 02:00 PM] |
| Filing 32 Attorney Kenneth James Richardson as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Alex M. Peltzer. [Entered: 08/18/2026 02:52 PM] |
| Filing 31 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kenneth James Richardson for Appellee Lower Tule River Irrigation District, Appellee Pixley Irrigation District replacing Alex M. Peltzer. [Entered: 08/18/2026 02:42 PM] |
| Filing 30 Attorney Joseph M. Marchini as Counsel for Appellee substituted for Attorney Alex M. Peltzer. [Entered: 08/13/2026 01:56 PM] |
| Filing 29 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph M. Marchini for Appellee Tri Valley Water District replacing Alex M. Peltzer. [Entered: 08/13/2026 01:11 PM] |
| Filing 28 CLERK ACTION: Opening Brief and Excerpts of Record submitted at DE 26, DE 27 by Appellants are filed. No paper copies are required. [Entered: 08/03/2026 11:43 AM] |
| Filing 27 EXCERPTS OF RECORD submitted for filing by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. [Entered: 08/01/2026 12:08 PM] |
| Filing 26 OPENING BRIEF submitted for filing by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. [Entered: 07/31/2026 09:31 PM] |
| Filing 25 TEXT ORDER FILED. The motion (Docket Entry No. 24) for an extension of time to file the opening brief is granted. The opening brief is due July 31, 2026. The answering briefs are due August 31, 2026. The optional reply brief is due 21 days after the last answering brief is served. [Entered: 07/01/2026 10:28 AM] |
| Filing 24 MOTION to Extend Time to File Brief filed by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. [Entered: 06/22/2026 02:57 PM] |
| Filing 23 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Alyson E. Ackerman [Entered: 05/28/2026 04:05 PM] |
| Filing 22 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alyson E. Ackerman for Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District. [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:50 PM] |
| Filing 21 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Michael Vergara [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:46 PM] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Vergara for Appellee Byron Bethany Irrigation District. [Entered: 05/28/2026 03:35 PM] |
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Filing 19
ORDER FILED. Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief (DE 18) granted. Amended briefing schedule: Opening Brief Due (Appellant) 7/1/2026, Answering Brief Due (Appellee) 7/31/2026. Optional Reply Brief due 21 days after service of Answering Brief. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. [Entered: 05/26/2026 08:22 AM]
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| Filing 18 Streamlined Request for Extension of Time to File Brief filed by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. [Entered: 05/25/2026 06:57 PM] |
| Filing 17 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Banta-Carbona Irrigation District, Appellee West Stanislaus Irrigation District, Appellee Patterson Irrigation District. [Entered: 05/18/2026 11:56 AM] |
| Filing 16 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Lilliana K. Selke [Entered: 05/15/2026 12:27 PM] |
| Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lilliana K. Selke for Appellee Banta-Carbona Irrigation District, Appellee Patterson Irrigation District, Appellee West Stanislaus Irrigation District. [Entered: 05/15/2026 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 14 RELEASED FROM MEDIATION (text only). This case is released from the Mediation Program. Counsel are requested to contact the Circuit Mediator should circumstances develop that warrant settlement discussions. [Entered: 05/15/2026 09:47 AM] |
| Filing 13 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Del Puerto Water District, Appellee James Irrigation District, Appellee Reclamation District 1606, Appellee Hills Valley Irrigation District. [Entered: 05/13/2026 02:28 PM] |
| Filing 12 MEDIATION ORDER: By 5/14/2026, counsel to email Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential. Include Ninth Circuit case name and number in subject line. This communication will be kept confidential, if requested, and should not be filed with the court. The existing briefing schedule remains in effect. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. [Entered: 05/06/2026 04:19 PM] |
| Filing 11 ADDED Counsel for Appellee Angela Ellis [Entered: 05/06/2026 01:25 PM] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Angela Ellis for Appellee United States Bureau of Reclamation, Appellee United States Department of the Interior. [Entered: 05/06/2026 12:29 PM] |
| Filing 9 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee San Luis Water District. [Entered: 05/05/2026 05:37 PM] |
| Filing 8 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Westlands Water District Distribution District No. 1, Appellee Westlands Water District Distribution District No. 2, Appellee Westlands Water District Financing Corporation, Appellee Westlands Water District. [Entered: 05/05/2026 05:17 PM] |
| Filing 7 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kyle Richard Roberson for Appellee County of Fresno. [Entered: 05/05/2026 11:20 AM] |
| Filing 6 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellee Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Appellee City of Shasta Lake, Appellee Mountain Gate Community Services District, Appellee Shasta Community Services District, Appellee 4-M Water District, Appellee Bella Vista Water District, Appellee Colusa County Water District, Appellee Corning Water District, Appellee Cortina Water District, Appellee Dunnigan Water District, Appellee Glide Water District, Appellee Kanawha Water District, Appellee La Grande Water District, Appellee Centerville Community Services District, Appellee Davis Water District, Appellee Glenn Valley Water District, Appellee Myers-Marsh Mutual Water Company, Appellee Holthouse Water District, Appellee Proberta Water District, Appellee Clear Creek Community Services District, Appellee County of Colusa. [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:41 AM] |
| Filing 5 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Not Applicable Pacheco Water District, Appellee Eagle Field Water District, Appellee Fresno Slough Water District, Appellee Tranquility Irrigation District, Appellee Mercy Springs Water District, Appellee Laguna Water District. [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:42 PM] |
| Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to FRAP 26.1 and CR 26.1-1 filed by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. [Entered: 04/29/2026 01:30 PM] |
| Filing 3 MEDIATION QUESTIONNAIRE filed by Appellant North Coast Rivers Alliance, Appellant California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, Appellant San Francisco Crab Boat Owners Association. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please email #[email protected] and include the case name and number in the subject line. Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts. [Entered: 04/24/2026 03:30 PM] |
| Filing 2 SCHEDULE NOTICE. Appeal Answering Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellee) 7/1/2026, Mediation Questionnaire due (Appellant) 4/27/2026, Appeal Opening Brief (No Transcript Due) (Appellant) 6/1/2026. For appeal no. 26-2457, 1:16-cv-00307-JLT-SKO. All briefs shall be served and filed pursuant to FRAP 31 and 9th Cir. R. 31-2.1. Failure of the petitioner(s)/appellant(s) to comply with this briefing schedule will result in automatic dismissal of the appeal. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [Entered: 04/21/2026 11:56 AM] |
| Filing 1 CASE OPENED. A copy of your notice of appeal / petition filed in 1:16-cv-00307-JLT-SKO has been received in the Clerk's office of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The U.S. Court of Appeals docket number 26-2457 has been assigned to this case. All communications with the court must indicate this Court of Appeals docket number. Please carefully review the docket to ensure the name(s) and contact information are correct. It is your responsibility to alert the court if your contact information changes. Resources Available For more information about case processing and to assist you in preparing your brief, please review the Case Opening Information (for #attorneys and #pro se litigants) and review the #Appellate Practice Guide. Attorneys should consider contacting the court's #Appellate Mentoring Program for help with the brief and argument. [Entered: 04/21/2026 11:48 AM] |
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