Monthly Archives: January 2007

Paper Water?

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Larry

Press Democrat Editorial Jan 9, 2007 Water, water everywhere – and not 35 percent more to drink. This could be the epilogue of Sonoma County’s recently released Urban Water Management Plan which already is attracting its critics for some major … Continue reading →

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All dried up

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Larry

Press Democrat Editorial Jan 14, 2007 Fear of well monitoring is understandable, but now what? No one welcomes intrusions by a government agency, whether that agency is listening to phone calls, opening “suspicious” mail or monitoring groundwater use – as … Continue reading →

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First Western Forum on Energy & Water Sustainability

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Larry

Hello Bob Goldstein of EPRI our co-chair has asked me to pass on this information. First Western Forum on Energy & Water Sustainability, at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California Santa Barbara, March 22, 2007. … Continue reading →

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RW and CAG Petition Regarding SR Wastewater

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Larry

Attached is the document Alan sent to me that I promised to distribute. Stephen finalsantarosapetition.pdf

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New Year’s Water Prediction

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Larry

I’d say this is a safe bet. Jane THE PRESS DEMOCRAT: Chris Coursey Jan 3, 2007 Readers wrote Monday’s column, providing predictions for some of the stories we’re likely to see in the coming year. Today, it’s my turn to … Continue reading →

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Another View of RW Enforcement of City Ordinance

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Larry

I helped negotiate the sewer lateral inspection ordinance, and hope to negotiate many more of them. I certainly respect Mary Grace Pawson, and Cathy Hayes, however, the real estate interests have no case and are just trying to delay and … Continue reading →

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River Watch Requires Enforcement of City Ordinance

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Larry

By KATIE MINTZ Ukiah Daily Journal Beginning Jan. 17, the city of Ukiah will start to enforce part of an ordinance that’s been on the books since 2004, according to City Attorney David Rapport. The Sewer Lateral Inspection Ordinance, required … Continue reading →

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EPA Considering Not Regulating Drinking Water

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Larry

Dear Brock, I share your indignation. EPA abandoned its responsibility for clean ground water at least 10 years ago and retreated to well head treatment as a strategy. They are now abandoning that position and handing off their responsibility to … Continue reading →

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Environmental Groups Sue US EPA for Deregulating Pesticide Spraying

Posted on January 3, 2007 by Larry

Environmental Groups Sue US EPA for Deregulating Pesticide Spraying Today, environmental groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a decision that spraying of pesticides into the nation’s waters should no longer be regulated by the Clean Water Act. Baykeeper, … Continue reading →

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