Monthly Archives: June 2009

Timber Waiver for Non-Federal Lands

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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Winery Development in Knights Valley, Sonoma County

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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BEACH BILL SIGN-ON LETTER CLEAN WATER NETWORK

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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Pollution Experts: Save Fish from Drugs in Water

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

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 →

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One Step Closer to Understanding Fish Health in Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

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 →

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Senate Approves Wiggins’ Salmon Bill

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

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.

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Latest Buzz on The Beach Act Reauthorization

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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Clean Water Restoration Act Passes on to Senate Floor

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Larry

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 →

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Good News for Clean Water Restoration Act

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Larry

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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