Monthly Archives: March 2009

H2O and the Waters of Life With Dr. Les Adler Wed, Apr 1

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Larry

Join us Wednesday at noon on the Santa Rosa Campus or Wednesday evening in Petaluma for H2O and the Waters of Life With Dr. Les Adler Wednesday, April 1, 2009 12:15pm, Newman Auditorium, Santa Rosa Campus 7 pm, Connie Mahoney … Continue reading →

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LANDFILL FORUM – Monday, March 30, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Larry

Now that North Bay owns you all’s garbage contract, you might be interested in this.  Even at the awful hour of 8 a.m. Sonia LANDFILL FORUM – Monday, March 30, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Santa Rosa City Council Chambers, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa … Continue reading →

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Senate Testimony on the Energy Water Nexus

Posted on March 27, 2009 by admin

Below is the March 10, 2009 testimony to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate by Professor Michael Webber, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director, Center for International Energy & Environmental Policy at The University of … Continue reading →

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6th Annual Water Conservation Showcase

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Larry

Hi, fyi Veronica Carbon calculator http://www.empowermentinstitute.net/lcd/lcd_files/LCDcalcNet.html “Rates of climate change are not a fact.  They are based on our choices.  Reduce energy use now!”… VJ as modified from Rick Theis. ”Yes We Better”  -Gary Abreim  For recommendations on how to reduce energy use … Continue reading →

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Time to Change “Climate Change” to “Climate Breakdown”

Posted on March 22, 2009 by admin

What’s clear is that policymakers have fallen behind the scientists: global warming is already catastrophic The Muir Glacier in Alaska as it was in 1941, left, and in 2004, by which time it had receded significantly and lost 2,100 feet … Continue reading →

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Join us for Park Advocacy Day

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Larry

Join us for Park Advocacy Day March 23, 2009 Park Advocacy Day is an event that brings together park supporters from throughout California to advocate for the protection and enhancement of California’s 278 state parks. Participants meet with policymakers to … Continue reading →

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Sample of Complaint to the Reg. Water Quality Control Boards

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Larry

Good going Felice. This sort of Complaint should be sent to the Regional Board in all cases where remediation and cooperation from the Board is not forthcoming.  Please try and work with Board staff – first though.  Alan   Colleagues, … Continue reading →

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Comments on Study of Forest Cover and Water Resource

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Larry

Hi Earle I agree with you 100%. All I was doing was pointing out that the focus of the TPL study (done in partnership with AWWA) concerned water supply for humans. The points you make also lead to the conclusion … Continue reading →

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Obama Bringing Science Back to ESA

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Larry

FYI, Obama Restores Crucial Provision of the Endangered Species Act Marking yet another reversal of President Bush’s environmental legacy, President Obama has issued a memo restoring rules requiring U.S. agencies to consult with independent federal experts to determine if their … Continue reading →

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Water Quality Fact Sheets on 303 (d) Listing and Delisting of Streams

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Larry

Below is a link to a new revised fact sheets for proposed 303 (d) listing and delisting. Please review the fact sheet to determine if the Regional Board has it right on the waterbody of your concern. You can read … Continue reading →

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