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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Discussion on Water Irrigation Article
Here’s the abstract of the paper Ms. Pace refers to (and supplied the link to). Jeavons probably does apply, but the study suggests that it’s also related to how natural processes work in arid lands. Jane Climate change, water supply … Continue reading
12th Annual Coho Confab — August 28-30, 2009
12th Annual Coho Confab August 28-30 on the Big River on the Mendocino Coast SRF, Trees Foundation, the Mendocino Land Trust and Jughandle Farm will host the 12th Annual Coho Confab featuring tours of Caspar Creek fish ladders and road … Continue reading
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Water Conservation in Irrigation Can Increase Water Use
Frank A. Warda, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM Manuel Pulido-Velazquez, Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering–Institute of Water and Environmental Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Cami de Vera s/n 46120 Valencia, … Continue reading
Klamath Letter
Klamath Watershed folks, I want to call you attention to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science which looked at whether investments in irrigation system efficiency actually save water. They looked at the entire Upper … Continue reading
Reports of Paulin Creek Going Dry
To All,“Brenda makes a good point. How many of our urban creeks have flow in the summer only because of runoff from suburban over-irrigation of lawns and gardens?” Brian Friends,“Here’s a theory about why Paulin Creek has dried up. Maybe … Continue reading
Whole Foods: Anti-Union and Anti-Universal Health Care
Whole Foods: Anti-Union and Anti-Universal Health Care • EFCA • health care • Labor • Whole Foods I frequently shop at Whole Foods. It is the closest grocery store to my house. They have excellent cookies, good produce, etc. They … Continue reading
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Sample Letter Regarding Russian River Low Flows
Hi folks: I’m sending this out before tonight’s meeting, but I’m so late, I don’t expect any group action tonight. I just want you to see this attached letter. When this issue heats up, I hope SCWC will write a … Continue reading
Response to Frost Protection and Other Vineyard Impacts
I have watched the changes in agriculture from apples and timber to grapes over the years. I have also watched the increase in local flash flooding events in Atascadero Creek and other areas in the county. Vineyards are the obvious … Continue reading
“California Water Solutions Now”
Report: Goals And Principles for Reliable Water Supply and Fish Restoration The Environmental Water Caucus (EWC), a California-based coalition of many groups advocating for sustainable and equitable water use in the state which includes PCFFA, has released a new report … Continue reading
10 Strategic Goals Toward Reliable Water Supplies and Habitat Recovery
Implement ecologically sustainable and cost effective water supply efficiency targets that reduce demand or increase supply. Reduce exports from the SF Bay Delta, minimize reverse flows in the Delta, and increase Delta outflow. Restore instream flows, volumes and patterns for … Continue reading