Monthly Archives: January 2010

On USGS-Treated Surface Water and Aquifer Recharge

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Larry

We are sinking. Neighbors noticing door frame cracks appearing and spreading. Neighborhood near the police station – one mile downstream from the City well. Alan I very much agree with this assessment. And it’s especially true in an area where … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting at Jenner Community Club, Jan. 30

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Larry

Hello Folks, Please join us on January 30th to learn more about the Sonoma Land Trust, a few of our partners, and our plans to develop a comprehensive resource management plan for the Jenner Headlands that balances public use with … Continue reading →

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California Water Law Symposium

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Larry

Who Controls the Water? Reforming California Water Law Governance in an Age of Scarcity. Detailed Description Date: January 30, 2010 Contact: Susan Gilbert-Miller, Ph.D. Location: University of San Francisco School of Law, 2130 Fulton Street, S.F., Fromm Complex. Cost: General … Continue reading →

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Federal Endangered Species Act Notice Letters

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

Northern California River Watch, along with Biological Diversity and Coast Action Group, have filed three 60 Day Notice Letters pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act. The Notices allege that the parties named contributed to the take and harm of … Continue reading →

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State Water Board Begins Process of Regulating Water Diversions That Kill Salmon and Steelhead in Russian River

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

SAN FRANCISCO— The California State Water Resources Control Board indicated yesterday that it will move forward over the next year to draft regulations on water diversions for frost protection of vineyards in the Russian River watershed, to protect imperiled coho … Continue reading →

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Growers Face New Rules on Russian River Water in 2011

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin

Robert Digitale, Press Democrat, January 19, 2010 It won’t happen until next year, but state water officials said Tuesday they want to adopt new rules that would limit the use of Russian River water for frost protection.s. grapes in battle … Continue reading →

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Letter Exposing the Myth of “Feeding the Nation” Ag Article

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Larry

Thanks to whoever sent out the article on the myth being created by agribusiness, media, and politicians to the effect that supplying water to Westlands Water District is important for feeding the nation.  (Was it Brock?) Sen. Feinstein needs to … Continue reading →

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More information coming out about pharmaceuticals…

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Larry

To All, More information coming out about pharmaceuticals… In recent weeks, federal regulators have changed course on regulating pharmaceuticals in public water supplies, taking a critical first step toward acknowledging that they may pose threats to human health.  The U.S. … Continue reading →

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Russian River Gravel Mining Stopped

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Larry

To All, In case you haven’t seen it, here are some press releases on the very big win in the gravel mining decision. Marc Judge’s decision could halt river gravel mining A decision last week in Sonoma County Superior Court … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know the New Stormwater Permit

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Larry

Good Afternoon Please go to the links below to download copies of the materials presented at the December 8th “Getting to Know the New Stormwater Permit” program in Sonoma County.  One of the presentations is quite large, so it may … Continue reading →

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