Monthly Archives: June 2007

RE: Turning water into wine, Chronicle article

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Larry

This is a great article, and it ties together some of the water, fishery and watershed/groundwater management problems in current viticultural practices and our region. Unfortunately, local reservoir and pond storage, usually built along small and ephemeral creeks, seeps, springs … Continue reading →

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On SWRCB’s Enforcement Workshop June 19th

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Larry

Greetings all, I’m writing to second David Keller’s request that we write and attend the upcoming SWRCB meetings this month.  My focus here is on the meeting on June 19th – the workshop to receive policy direction on Water Right … Continue reading →

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More Comments on SCWA’s Ag Reuse Project

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Larry

Hi Everyone! For your information, here are my comments on the North Sonoma County Ag Reclamation Project plus a list of attachments. I submitted a lot more than I originally intended, but the more I read this document the more … Continue reading →

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Comment on SCWA’s Agriculture Reuse Project

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Larry

The letter attached and pasted below was emailed and mailed today. Thanks for all the input. Stephen Sonoma County Water Agency P.O. Box 11628 Santa Rosa, CA 95406 May 17, 2007 Re: NSCARP DEIR/DEIS Comment for the Public Record The … Continue reading →

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On Water Rights Enforcement Workshop vs. Conservation

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Larry

Dear Water folk: Please read the note attached below from Trout Unlimited (Brian Johnson) regarding the Water Rights Enforcement workshop. The SWRCB is considering if, how and under what conditions it will enforce water rights and unlawful diversions, as required … Continue reading →

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Hydrological Connectivity of Headwaters to Downstream Waters

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Larry

By Tracie-Lynn Nadeau and Mark C. Rains, Lead Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds; and Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, Department of Geology from the Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA). … Continue reading →

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The Role of Ground Water in Generating Streamflow in Headwater Areas and in Maintaining Base Flow

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Larry

Thomas C. Winter* *Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey Paper No. J06016 of the Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA). Abstract: The volume and sustainability of streamflow from headwaters to downstream reaches commonly depend on contributions from ground water. Streams … Continue reading →

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Water Board Workshop on Water Rights Enforcement

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Larry

FYI–Workshop is on June 19 but written comments are due June 6. See below on more details for both ways of commenting. NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will hear comments that will … Continue reading →

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Awakening the Dreamer Symposium, June 2

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Larry

Here is an upcoming symposium for bringing out the potential in environmental activism. “Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream” Symposium A one-day symposium presented by community volunteers • Come together with a like-hearted empowered community. • Understand how simple yet … Continue reading →

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