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Monthly Archives: May 2008
Applying the ‘Water Framework Directive’ to RR Watershed
I thought you might appreciate this. The DWR has been very supportive of the Russian River Watershed Council, and citing the European “Water Framework Directive” is an interesting approach. Have a wonderful spring weekend, Rue ————— Rue, In case you … Continue reading
Klamath R. Watershed Lessons for the Future in the Russian R. Watershed
Klamath River Watershed Lessons for the Future In the Russian River Watershed Saturday May 17, 2008 PURPOSE: To raise awareness of issues facing Russian River watersheds and compare water concerns and regulations with the Klamath River Watershed AGENDA: 12:30 Registration … Continue reading
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European “Water Framework Directive” for the Russian River
I thought you might appreciate this. The DWR has been very supportive of the Russian River Watershed Council, and citing the European “Water Framework Directive” is an interesting approach. Have a wonderful spring weekend, Rue ————— Rue, In case you … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture Impacts, Watershed Related Concerns
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No standards, no mandates to test, treat or limit pharmaceuticals in water
May 2, 2008 The Associated Press Just a century ago, historic Philadelphia, notched by the Delaware and Schuylkill, treated these rivers as public sewers, but few cared until the waters ran black with stinking filth that spread cholera and typhoid. … Continue reading
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Are Pharmaceuticals inYour Watershed?
Understanding the Fate of Pharmaceuticals and Other Contaminants in Watersheds U.S. Geological Survey Triclosan, caffeine, and nonylphenol concentration profiles for Boulder Creek, Colorado, showing downstream (left to right) variations during spring-runoff (June 2000). The increase in concentrations in the stream … Continue reading
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CEQA Workshops, Santa Clarita and Sacramento
CEQA Workshops, Santa Clarita and Sacramento Want to know more about how to go through an EIR, and provide more effective comments and participation? If you can get to one of these CEQA workshops, it will be very worthwhile. And … Continue reading
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4th Annual California Water Symposium
4th Annual California Water Symposium Saturday, 10 May, 8:45 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wurster Hall Auditorium, UC Berkeley; Berkeley, California This symposium presents results from graduate student research in hydrology applied to environmental restoration and conservation in California. It includes a … Continue reading
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An Official Water Assessment for California
Hi there, I get these cheerful little tidbits from the State Dept. of Water Resources, and every so and again I forward them along. This one is of interest in it’s assessment of our annual water situation. Have a great … Continue reading
Posted in Groundwater Impacts, Lakes and Resevoirs Impacts, Streams and Wetlands Impacts, Watershed Related Concerns
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Comments for the Record on Water Board’s Flow Policy
Attached – CAG Draft Comments on SWRCB Flows policy Alan Levine Coast Action Group
Dry conditions in California reduce Sierra Nevada snowpack
By SAMANTHA YOUNG, Associated Press Writer May 1, 2008 The Sierra Nevada snowpack, a key source of California’s water supply, has fallen well below normal levels, state officials said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of water shortages this summer. Department of … Continue reading
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