Author Archives: Larry

Problems with Legislation for Reclaimed Wastewater

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Larry

Clean Water Friends: Proposed legislation has evolved from the State’s Recycled Water Policy.  It  basically takes away the authority of the Departments of Public Health and the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards to regulate the irrigation and recharge … Continue reading →

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Comment Regarding Win for Salmon in 9th Circuit

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Larry

Hurrah!  Down with Westlands Water District! Jane

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RUSSIAN RIVER WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TOURS

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Larry

Tour Dates:  April 14th, May 19th, September 8th, and October 13th. The Sonoma County Water Agency invites the public to attend a free half day tour of the Russian River water supply system. The tours will start at 9 a.m. and … Continue reading →

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Stream Gauge Data in Russian River for 2011

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Larry

CoastalwrkshpYoseConf All, Attached is our report summarizing stream gauge data in the Russian River for 2011. It includes data from our gauges as well as those from other publicly available sources relevant to the frost protection issue. If you are … Continue reading →

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A Report from the Soil and Water Conservation Society

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Larry

Dear Interested public: One of the objectives of the growing community with respect to changes to Vineyard and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) is to satisfy conditions of Reg’l Board’s Irrigated Lands waiver. Although the condition of our impaired … Continue reading →

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Clearcutting Action Letter

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Larry

All, Our forests are under attack from clearcutting axes that hack, hack, hack! But with your help we can stop this frightful assault and bring the destruction to a grinding halt. Add your name to our petition, and let’s protect our … Continue reading →

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The Department of Terroir Security Website

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Larry

I came across this interesting website–The Department of Terroir Security–that seems to focus on the rampant increase of vineyards/wineries everywhere and the environmental/social impacts.  Who are those guys? http://terroirsecurity.com/?p=595 Larry

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Laguna-Mark West Watershed Project–Scoping Study Meeting, Feb. 27

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Larry

The Sonoma County Water Agency is studying the feasibility of projects in the Laguna-Mark West Watershed that could provide flood control, groundwater recharge, and other benefits. GHD (formerly Winzler & Kelly) is the consultant on this project and will be … Continue reading →

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Local wine guys get another tax payer subsidy

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Larry

“The Sonoma County Vintners received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to PROMTE Sonoma County wines and wineries to new consumers across the country.””  PD 2-5-12 Wonder how this compares $/gallon with corporate welfare recd by the … Continue reading →

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14,700 Acres of Gualala Forestland into Conservation Fund

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Larry

I have learned that the Conservation Fund has purchased the 14,700 acres of Gualala forestland from Rich Padula. You might remember that we lobbied the Wildlife Conservation Board for Conservation Easement Money to help subsidize this purchase along with money … Continue reading →

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