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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Timber Waiver for Non-Federal Lands
Timber – Forestry and Fish Folk Below – is a summary of outcomes (from Bob Klamt ) and issues (with Background below that) of the Timber Waiver for Non-Federal lands. The waiver went through – mostly as written. This sets … Continue reading
Posted in Logging Impacts, Salmonid/Wildlife Impacts, Streams and Wetlands Impacts, Waste Discharge Pollution, Watershed Related Concerns
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Winery Development in Knights Valley, Sonoma County
The file on this project is good. I think that they have met the threshold supporting the need for an EIR – under CEQA. Their attorney is the best. Craig, Thank you for this update. You clearly and succinctly explained … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture Impacts, Groundwater Impacts, Water Conservation Issue, Watershed Related Concerns
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BEACH BILL SIGN-ON LETTER CLEAN WATER NETWORK
BEACH BILL SIGN-ON LETTER CLEAN WATER NETWORK JUNE 8, 2009 Beach Act Reauthorization Sign-On Letter To All Clean Water Network Members: The BEACH Act Reauthorization bill (S. 878), now called the Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act, is expected … Continue reading
Posted in Coastal Impacts
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Pollution Experts: Save Fish from Drugs in Water
Jeff Donn, San Francisco Chronicle June, 2009 Pollution experts on Tuesday pressed a congressional panel for stronger action to keep pharmaceuticals and other contaminants out of the water, saying they are hurting fish and may threaten human health. Thomas P. … Continue reading
Posted in Pharmaceutical Contamination, Salmonid/Wildlife Impacts
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One Step Closer to Understanding Fish Health in Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
USGS, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 6/3/2009 Estrogen Linked to Lowered Immunity in Fish Exposure to estrogen reduces production of immune-related proteins in fish. This suggests that certain compounds, known as endocrine disruptors, may make fish more susceptible to disease. The … Continue reading
Posted in Pharmaceutical Contamination, Salmonid/Wildlife Impacts, Watershed Related Concerns
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Senate Approves Wiggins’ Salmon Bill
June 2009 The state Senate voted 23-10 Monday to approve legislation by North Coast Sen. Patricia Wiggins, D-Eureka, that aims to enhance efforts to save the state’s imperiled salmon and steelhead populations.
Posted in Salmonid/Wildlife Impacts
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Latest Buzz on The Beach Act Reauthorization
Thanks to every CWN Member who signed on to the letter asking the U.S. House Transportaton & Infastructure Committee (T & I) to support HR 2093, the BEACH ACT Reauthorization Bill. Unfortunately, the T & I Committee supported amendments to … Continue reading
Posted in Coastal Impacts
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Clean Water Restoration Act Passes on to Senate Floor
Hi Everyone – Just wanted to let you know that by a straight party line vote (12 Democrats to 7 Republicans) the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed the Clean Water Restoration Act on to the full Senate. Senator … Continue reading
4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium
4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium July 23-24 on the Salmon River Following the annual Salmon River dives, SRF and Salmon River Restoration Council will host the 4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium featuring rafting tours of Creek Mouth Enhancement Projects on … Continue reading
Good News for Clean Water Restoration Act
Clean Water Network Alert GOOD News from Capitol Hill! Thanks to the hard work of Clean Water Network members and partners, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) passed an amended version of the Clean Water Restoration Act, … Continue reading
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