Monthly Archives: July 2009

Support a Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund!

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Larry

Protect and Strengthen Our Public Water – Support a Water Protection and Reinvestment Trust Fund! July 28, 2009 Dear Activists, Our water and wastewater infrastructure is in desperate need of repair.  The American Society of Civil Engineers has given both systems … Continue reading →

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FOER’s Comments on North Bay Water Recycling Program

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Larry

July 20, 2009Marc BautistaSonoma County Water AgencyPO Box 11628Santa Rosa, CA 95406-1628By Email: info@nbwra.orgMarc.Bautista@scwa.ca.govRe: North Bay Water Recycling Program Draft EIR and Draft EISDear Mr. Bautista:Attached are comments on the NBWRA Project DEIR/EIS from Friends of theEel River. Reference materials will … Continue reading →

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CCWI’s Workshop Creek Cleanup and Bugs, August 1

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Larry

Hello there! On August 1, Community Clean Water Institute (CCWI) is proud to present a fun and hands-on workshop for teens and adults in conjunction with CHOP’s Teen Center and the Sonoma State University Entomology Outreach program. Meet at 10 am at the … Continue reading →

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Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Cancelled!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Larry

WOPR Canceled – Obama Administration Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Salmon, clean water, and old-growth forests big winners Portland, OR  — People throughout the west celebrated an Obama administration decision to cancel a Bush era plan that … Continue reading →

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Beach and Clean Water Restoration Act Approved

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Larry

Beach Act Reauthorization Bill and Clean Water Restoration Act Approved by EPW Committee! The Beach Act Reauthorization bill (S. 878), now called the Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act, and a compromise Clean Water Resotration Act (S. 787) were both marked … Continue reading →

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The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Larry

FYI, The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Yesterday Congressman Earl Blumenaeur (OR)  introduced, The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in Congress. The bill would establish a water protection and reinvestment fund to support investment in clean … Continue reading →

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New Threat To North Coast Forest And Rivers

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

State Water Board Chair proposes to take traditional timber harvest management tools (Waste Discharge Reporting and Conditional Waivers for same) away from Regional Board Problem – Current Status of North Coast Rivers Almost all north coast rivers are listed as … Continue reading →

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Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Findings

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

EPA /NOAA FORESTRY FINDING: California’s program includes management measures in conformity with the 6217(g) guidance and includes enforceable policies and mechanisms for implementation. However, additional management measures are necessary in order to attain and maintain water quality standards (see Section … Continue reading →

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Action to Support Clean Water!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Larry

Contact Your Local County Commissioner and Tell Him or Her to Support Clean Water! The National Association of Counties (NACo) represents county governments all throughout the U.S.  Each year, NACo meets to consider resolutions on federal issues that affect their local governments.  Because … Continue reading →

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WOPR Canceled–Obama Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Larry

WOPR Canceled – Obama Administration Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Salmon, clean water, and old-growth forests big winners Portland, OR — People throughout the west celebrated an Obama administration decision to cancel a Bush era plan that … Continue reading →

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