Monthly Archives: May 2007

Sonoma County Drought a “Disaster”

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Larry

It’s official folks, Sonoma County’s drought has been designated a “disaster”. HR ————————– Dear Sonoma County Farm Bureau, and Ranchers, Farmers, and Growers: I am writing to make you aware of USDA’s recent disaster designation following the ongoing drought in … Continue reading →

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Impacts of Wastewater to Russian River Workshop

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Larry

The Russian  River Watershed Council is sponsoring a special event on Saturday, May 19th, at the Raven Theater in Healdsburg, from 11 am – 1 pm. We will be discussing the impacts of wastewater discharge on the Russian  River Watershed. We … Continue reading →

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Endangered Species Day Activity

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Larry

Reminder that tomorrow (Fri May 18th) is Endangered Species Day! The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting Endangered Species Day, a national celebration of American’s commitment to  protecting and recovering our nation’s endangered species.In solidarity with groups across the … Continue reading →

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US Premature Births Linked To Increase In Pesticide

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Larry

Would be interesting to look at health statisitcs in Marin, San Francisco and Sonoma County watersheds for any correlations. Tom Yarish  wtyarish@sbcglobal.net US Premature Births Linked To Increase In Pesticides And Nitrates In Water Main Category: Pediatrics / Children’s Health … Continue reading →

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Coastal Commission Goes Live!

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Larry

Hey Folks, For those who are interested in tracking the workings of the Coastal Commission – have a look at this! Brock Hi All— Following Coastal Commission issues & actions just got easier!!! Beginning with the February 14 meeting in … Continue reading →

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Researchers Find New Pharmaceuticals in Texas Waters

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Larry

C. Kevin Chambliss, Baylor University Baylor University researchers announced on May 1 they have found the residue of three new human medications in fish living in the Pecan Creek in North Texas. The pharmaceuticals, which have not been previously identified … Continue reading →

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Scientific American: Pittsburgh Fish Make Breast Cancer Cells Grow

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Larry

SCIENCE NEWS April 2007 Bringing Cancer to the Dinner Table: Breast Cancer Cells Grow Under Influence of Fish Flesh Tests of river fish indicate their flesh carries enough estrogen-mimicking chemicals to cause breast cancer cells to grow By David Biello … Continue reading →

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Groundwater Management Plan in Sonoma Valley

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Larry

Here is a copy of the resolution passed by th BOS on January 30th 2007 to initiate the Groundwater Management Plan in Sonoma Valley. An historic document! I don’t see any mention of AB 3030 but I assume it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Comments on SR’s Waste Water Storage Facilities Proposal

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Larry

City of Santa Rosa Board of Public Utilities 69 Stony Circle Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Subject: Initial Comment (Concerns) Waste Water Storage Facilities Proposal These comments are delivered to the Board of Public Utilities and the City Council in lieu … Continue reading →

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SCWA and the Russian River Flow

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Larry

SCWA wants to reopen the State Water Resource Control Board’s Decision 1610, which controls minimum flow requirements in the Russian River. The Russian River is already declared to be ‘over-appropriated’ by the State Water Resources Control Board: too many legal … Continue reading →

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