Monthly Archives: June 2008

Comments on the Governor’s Water Plan

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Larry

Since Ag is 80% of total water usage 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 →

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Action Requested on Changes to State Water Board

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Larry

Interested Parties – Be aware that there are proposed changes to Regional Board Functions – some of which may be very problamatic.  Please Review and respond to issue . This is from SB 1176 – but amended with some language … Continue reading →

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Comment on Santa Rosa’s Discharge Compliance EIR

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Larry

Hi water warriors! I want to share this message with you that I recently sent to Regional Board staff.  It gives some information about SR BPU’s meeting yesterday on the consultant contract. Please feel free to pass this around.  I’d … Continue reading →

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In-Stream Flows Comments by Biologist

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Larry

Higgins Quote (off record): “If you map all the non-permitted/unlicenced diversions in Sonoma and Mendo County, it looks like the f……. milky way.” In case you missed this: http://www.scwatercoalition.org/images/InStreamFlows-Higgins-080311.pdf. (It’s big — 5.1 meg) The author was retained by the … Continue reading →

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Syar Permit Hearing Re-scheduled July 8 at 2:10 pm

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Larry

Please note the Syar permit hearing is scheduled for 2:10 PM on July 8. Cheers, Paula “The Syar Phase 6 terrace pit hearing has been continued by the Board of Supervisors to July 8th at 2:10pm.” Ken Ellison Supervising Planner … Continue reading →

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The True Cost of Gravel Mining in the Russian River

Posted on June 7, 2008 by admin

How the public foots the bill, while miners truck out the profits. [Editor’s Note: Syar Industries, Inc. is requesting a permit for continued gravel mining in the Russian River from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 10, … Continue reading →

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End Gravel Mining in Russian River on June 10, 2:30 pm

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Larry

Help to put an end to Gravel Mining in the Russian River! Help defend one of the biggest victories for the River that our Supervisors are prepared to reverse – the 10-year limit of Open Pit strip mining of our … Continue reading →

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Action: Un-dam the Klamath!

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Larry

Tell the Oregon Public Utilities Commission – Un-Dam the Klamath for Ratepayer Savings! Contact the Oregon PUC with talking points from the sample letter below: Public Utility Commission of Oregon 550 Capitol St NE #215 PO Box 2148 Salem OR … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 2, 2008 by Larry

FINALLY!  Looks like a small group of motivated citizens can still make a difference! FLOW UPDATE–June 2, 2008 FLOW VICTORY Felton prevails in six-year fight to acquire water system from Cal-Am and German multinational corporation RWE. + Cal-Am and San … Continue reading →

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Civilization’s Last Chance

Posted on June 2, 2008 by admin

The planet is nearing a tipping point on climate change, and it gets much worse, fast. By Bill McKibben May 2008 Even for Americans — who are constitutionally convinced that there will always be a second act, and a third, … Continue reading →

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