Monthly Archives: February 2008

Workshop Feedback on Instream Flows

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Larry

SWRCB Technical Workshop on Draft Policy for Maintaining Instream Flows for Northern California Coastal Streams Feb. 6, 2008 The meeting in Santa Rosa was fully packed (exceeding the meeting room safety limitations), primarily with ranchers and grape growers protesting issuance … Continue reading →

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Water troubles in the West may worsen

Posted on February 12, 2008 by admin

A study finds that man-made global warming has been steadily reducing snowpack along mountain ranges. States must make plans now to adapt, scientists say. By Alan Zarembo, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer February 1, 2008 Human-caused global warming has been … Continue reading →

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Water managers told: Plan Now for Crises

Posted on February 12, 2008 by admin

San Francisco Chronicle – 2/1/08 David Perlman, Science Editor  SAN FRANCISCO — California and Bay Area cities must start planning now for new and costly systems to control increasing runoff from urban storms, springtime floods from swollen rivers and rising … Continue reading →

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Response to P.D.’s Article on State’s Water Flow Policy

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Larry

Hey Endangered Fishworriers, I have not seen the printed paper as of yet, did the print version come out with “Fishworry” as one word and no punctuation as titled in the online version below?? Gotta love it when a new … Continue reading →

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Definitions of Streams from Instream Flow Policy

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Larry

John – I am somewhat aware of the proposed instream flow policy (others in the office are participating more closely). This policy should not affect the definitions of ephemeral/perennial in our Basin Plan onsite policy. We are aware that the … Continue reading →

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France scraps licenses for 1,500 pesticides

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Larry

Regarding pesticides that get into our water systems: France scraps licenses for 1,500 pesticides I’ve got the lists of what is used locally and went to article link but found no lists, if anyone finds the France list please pass … Continue reading →

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Where have all the coho gone?

Posted on February 5, 2008 by admin

Mark Prado 02/05/2008 Salmon return to Marin as rainfall fills Lagunitas and San Geronimo… (IJ archive/Robert Tong) FEWER endangered coho salmon are spawning in Marin this season than at any time in the past dozen years – and biologists don’t … Continue reading →

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Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival

Posted on February 4, 2008 by admin

February 8-10, 2008 Sonoma County, CA The Festival  kicks off Friday evening at 6pm with the Steelhead Reception in the Lobby at Hotel Healdsburg. The Gala Dinner, prepared by Chef Michael Ellis of the Dry Creek Kitchen Restaurant, will be held at … Continue reading →

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State Policy to Maintain Instream Flows

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Larry

State Policy to Maintain Instream Flows – now open for comment – The comment period has been extended to May 1st. I have been working on comment. There still is a long way to go. This extension probably means that … Continue reading →

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Hike and Observation of Steelhead Leaping

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Larry

FYI, Watch the spectacular sight of steelhead leaping up Salmon Creek and learn from local experts about our watersheds and forests. Sunday, February 10, 2008 10:00-12:30 Rain or Shine Salmon Creek School 1935 Bohemian Highway in Occidental Please join us … Continue reading →

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