Monthly Archives: August 2008

Comments on Santa Rosa’s Leaky Pipes

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Larry

Dear Brenda, As usual you are right on the target. The leaking gravity sewer collection mains act as giant French Drain collectors of ground water, reducing the recharge while polluting the ground water with ex-filtration at times. Small diameter STEP … Continue reading →

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Links to Comments on SR’s Recycled Water Project

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Larry

Here’s the link to comments received by SR on the Discharge and Storage options. Please forgive duplications. Brenda Incremental Recycled Water Program (IRWP) Update August 5, 2008 Comments received on the City of Santa Rosa’s Discharge Compliance and Seasonal Storage … Continue reading →

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Lake Mendocino Water–Round Valley Indian Tribe

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Larry

Hey David, In response to your email I was forwarded this attachment by someone in the water world up there as it pertains to some of the opinions of the Round Valley Indian Tribe. Thought you might find it of … Continue reading →

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HUFFMAN GETS TOP FISHERIES SPOT IN CA ASSEMBLY

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Larry

FYI… HUFFMAN GETS TOP FISHERIES SPOT IN CA ASSEMBLY: California Assemblyman Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) was appointed Chairman of the Water, Parks, & Wildlife Committee, considered the top fisheries post in the California Assembly. The Committee oversees fish and game, … Continue reading →

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Sheephouse Creek Watershed Update

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Larry

On behalf of the “Friends of Sheephouse Creek,” I wanted to provide you an update in our attempt to affect the Ricioli Ranch Non Industrial Timber Management Plan being proposed for 331 acres of Sheephouse Creek watershed in Sonoma County. The timber … Continue reading →

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Two Logging Plans Threaten Sheephouse Creek Watershed

Posted on August 19, 2008 by admin

Sheephouse Creek (near Duncans Mills in Sonoma County) is important for its watershed values near the coastal zone as well as an important salmon spawning and rearing area. In addition, there is a current Coho captive broodstock program overseen by … Continue reading →

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Elmer’s favorite poem

Posted on August 19, 2008 by admin

In memory of Elmer Dudik Jr. 1947-2008, this was Elmer’s favorite poem: Escape When we get out of the Glass Bottles of our ego. And when we escape the Squirrels turning in The cages of our Personality And get into … Continue reading →

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Wetland & Riparian Protection Scoping Meeting–Aug. 18

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Larry

FYI, Please find attached a Notice of Public Hearing on the CEQA Scoping Meetings on Phase I of the Wetland & Riparian Area Protection Policy which are scheduled for August 18 (Sacramento) and August 20 (Huntington Beach). Comment deadline is … Continue reading →

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Response to Governor’s Declaration of a State Drought

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Larry

To dam or not to dam? Sorry, Arnold, that’s not even the question. We have to manage our water resources and watersheds as if we had to drink from them for at least the next 150 years. Minimizing our water … Continue reading →

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North Bay Water Recycling Program

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Larry

Dear friends – The North Bay Water Reuse Authority has gone ahead and just released their Notice of Preparation for the North Bay Water Recycling Program, the subject of HR236 and S1472. They are expediting public meetings next week to … Continue reading →

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