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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Update on Santa Rosa / Sonoma County Stormwater Permit
Hello there, I’m sending this along in case it is of interest. Have a wonderful spring weekend, Rue —————– Update on Santa Rosa / Sonoma County Stormwater Permit Greetings, Thank you for your interest in reviewing and commenting on the … Continue reading
Feds Not Addressing Drugs in Water
By MARTHA MENDOZA – Apr 13, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House task force that was supposed to devise a federal plan to research the issue of pharmaceuticals in drinking water has missed its deadline and failed to produce … Continue reading
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Senators rip EPA over lack of knowledge on drugs in water
By MARTHA MENDOZA – April 28, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency was lambasted during a Senate hearing Tuesday for allowing the American public to learn that traces of pharmaceuticals are in much of the nation’s drinking water … Continue reading
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SCWA to Appear before Water Board May 6
Important: Status Report on SCWA’s Water Development Projects Tuesday, May 6. SWRCB Request to Sonoma County Water Agency to Appear before SWRCB, on 5-6-08 The letter from the State Water Resources Control Board requests the Water Agency to appear before … Continue reading
Sample Letter on How to Protect Water Resources
Here is a sample letter from Coast Action Group to our governor regarding how he can implement leadership that will make a difference protecting our water resources –Larry Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Office of the Governor State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 … Continue reading
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Governor’s Water Plan a Boost for Conservation
Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2008 Editorial Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger surprised many in 2006 by signing a bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions. Now he seems interested in pursuing a similar cap on practices that waste water. Schwarzenegger told legislators last … Continue reading
California Water Efficiency & Security Act of 2008
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE on AB 2153 (Krekorian) California requires a reliable water supply to sustain our population, accommodate our economic growth, and maintain our unique environment. Regions throughout the state are learning that their water supply reliability is threatened … Continue reading
Sonoma -Mendocino Coastal Alert!–MLPA Meeting 4-22&23
Sonoma -Mendocino Coastal Alert! April 22 & 23rd – Marine Life Protection Act – Blue Ribbon Task Force Meeting– Speak up for Strong Coastal Protection as BRTF selects one of 3 proposals!! PROTECT YOUR COASTAL WATERS MLPA – BRTF to … Continue reading
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Draft EIR Hearing for SR’s Seasonal Storage Project (SSP)–4/17
Draft EIR public hearing for the Seasonal Storage Project (SSP) The Draft EIR public hearing for the Discharge Compliance Project was held on April 3, 2008. The Draft EIR public hearing for the Seasonal Storage Project (SSP) will be held … Continue reading
Pharmaceuticals Again Found in U.S. Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, DC, March 10, 2008 (ENS) Drugs taken for pain, infection, high cholesterol, asthma, epilepsy, mental illness and heart problems contaminate drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, according to a report by the Associated Press National Investigation … Continue reading