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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Water Catchment Article and Discussion
Hi David & Bob, I totally agree with both of your points. The issues of “watergy” (water & energy – elec pumping and Natural Gas heating) & the benefits to mitigating GHG’s from on-site localized capture, storage and use and … Continue reading
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County Eyes Water Rules and Cutbacks
by Sandi Hansen INDEX-TRIBUNE June 9, 2008 The battle between water demands for endangered fish and the ongoing needs of urban-water users in the North Bay rages on. Somewhere in between lie the Sonoma County Water Agency and some 600,000 … Continue reading
Where Have All the Salmon Gone?
Students help address salmon crisis; group’s leader blames state water policy for rapid decline in chinook. by DAN JOHNSON ARGUS-COURIER Jun 5, 2008 Typically, each spring members of Casa Grande High School’s United Anglers group find between 40 and 60 … Continue reading
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Excavation in Wetlands–Action Sought
On Friday morning, June 20th, neighbors living near the Atascadero (Graton) Wetlands just south of the town of Graton heard and saw an excavator operating in an area of undeveloped wetlands adjacent to Atascadero Creek. Neighbors, who reportedly spoke with … Continue reading
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New Website from the EPA for Water Information
EPA recently released a new Web site where water quality managers and the public can go to view a wide range of water quality information reported by the states under sections 305(b) (water quality assessment information) and 303(d) (impaired waters … Continue reading
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Comments and Article on Governor’s Drought Plan
Since Ag is 80% of total water useage in the State, and domestic use is less than 10%: Out of 100 acre feet supply: A 10% savings on domestic use would yield a one acre foot saving A 20% savings … Continue reading
Water Board Workshop in Ukiah on Stream Temperatures
Hi Alan– Do you have more info on this for the SCWC Agenda — place, time?? Thanks, Jane Please Review this message to the SWRCB on the above subject Reminder – Workshop on this in Ukiah on June 26 Contact … Continue reading
Free Webcast: Monitoring Watershed Program Effective
fyi T Yarish Free Webcast: Monitoring Watershed Program Effective Monitoring Watershed Program Effectiveness Thursday April 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern This EPA sponsored Watershed Academy webcast will address evaluating the results of our efforts to control nonpoint source pollution … Continue reading
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Judge Tells Regulators to Reconsider Klamath algae
By JEFF BARNARD / Associated Press 06/17/2008 A judge has ordered California water regulators to reconsider whether they have the power to regulate toxic algae coming from behind hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River. Indian tribes, salmon fishermen and the … Continue reading
CA Court Sides With Tribes, Fishermen, Conservationists On Clean Water Case
Judge Orders CA Water Board to Reconsider Regulation of Toxic Waste in Klamath River PRESS ADVISORY June 16, 2008 Santa Rosa, CA – In a recent ruling that may have broad implications for dams throughout California, Superior Court Judge Elaine … Continue reading