The Bureau of Land Reclamation (BLM), citing dangers to habitats, and pursuant to an EIS, has cut off the water flow from the farming areas near Fresno and Sacramento, California. The farmers want to challenge the loss of water. Which of the following federal statutes would be a basis for their suit?

Question

The Bureau of Land Reclamation (BLM), citing dangers to habitats, and pursuant to an EIS, has cut off the water flow from the farming areas near Fresno and Sacramento, California.  The farmers want to challenge the loss of water.  Which of the following federal statutes would be a basis for their suit?

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The Endangered Species Act protects habitats, which is the reason given for the BLM's action.

The Bureau of Land Reclamation (BLM), Citing Dangers to Habitats