Monthly Archives: May 2008

Applying the ‘Water Framework Directive’ to RR Watershed

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Larry

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 →

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Klamath R. Watershed Lessons for the Future in the Russian R. Watershed

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Larry

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

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Larry

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 →

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No standards, no mandates to test, treat or limit pharmaceuticals in water

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

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?

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

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

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Larry

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

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Larry

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

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Larry

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 →

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Comments for the Record on Water Board’s Flow Policy

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Larry

Attached – CAG Draft Comments on SWRCB Flows policy Alan Levine Coast Action Group

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Dry conditions in California reduce Sierra Nevada snowpack

Posted on May 6, 2008 by admin

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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