Monthly Archives: September 2008

Water Presentation by Brock Dolman, Wed. Sept. 10, 6:30 PM

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Larry

Biologist Brock Dolman is giving a very creative presentation this Wednesday, at 6:30pm about WATER! Now you may ask, How can anyone give a very creative presentation about such a simple thing as H2O?? Well, find out. For details go … Continue reading →

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Benefit for Russian River Riverkeeper

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Larry

Please join Don McEnhill, the Riverkeeper and the Riverkeeper Park volunteers for dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Rainbow Cattle Company. Dinner is provided by the volunteers. Donations are welcome. The donations, a portion of the bar proceeds and … Continue reading →

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Feds: Common Pesticides Jeopardize salmon survival

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

By JEFF BARNARD The Associated Press August 14, 2008 GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Three pesticides commonly used on farms and orchards throughout the West are jeopardizing the survival of Pacific salmon, the federal agency in charge of saving the fish … Continue reading →

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Pesticides Remain In Ground Water Long After Initial Applications

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

July 3rd, 2008 Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)—in a study funded by the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)—investigated the presence of select pesticides and their degradation products in ground water. Degradation products are the chemicals that … Continue reading →

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Water Consciousness Book

Posted on September 1, 2008 by admin

Water Consciousness: How We All Have to Change to Protect Our Most Critical Resource is a solution-focused guide to the global water crisis hitting home everywhere. In-depth essays from leading thinkers and stunning photographs illuminate what we can do as … Continue reading →

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Letter to State Water Board on Recycling Water Policy

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Larry

River Friends; Here is a letter (attached)  I just sent to the State and Regional Boards about the State Recycling Policy.  I have not included the photos I sent or the final Laguna Foundation Report on the Ludwigia Project (from … Continue reading →

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New Book on Water Recommended

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Larry

Hey Water lovers, I just wanted to let you all know about a brand new book: Water Consciousness: How We All Have to Change to Protect Our Most Critical Resource The breadth of content by big name eco-thinker/writers is amazing … Continue reading →

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Official Comments on DEIR for Water Use

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Larry

Marc Bautista, SCWA Please find attached Word .doc file containing my comments re NBWRA DEIR. Please let me know if there are any problems with the receipt of this document by the end of the public comment date. Just as … Continue reading →

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