Category Archives: Agriculture Impacts

Agricultural water Security and Instream Flows for Endangered Species

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

American Journal of Agricultural Economics Advance Access published July 15, 2011 DAVID A. NEWBURN, NICHOLAS BROZOVIC, AND MARIANO MEZZATESTA Conclusion and Policy Implications We analyze the potential effects of ESA listing on the joint decision of land use and water … Continue reading →

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Appeal by Environmental Water Caucus

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Larry

Hi Alan: I’m writing to personally urge you join the Environmental Water Caucus’ detailed comments to the fifth draft of their Delta Plan.  This Plan, mandated by the State Legislature, will affect virtually every citizen and largely shape the water … Continue reading →

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The Great Thirst & The North Coast

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Posted By Will Parrish On September 7, 2011 Capital is mired in its greatest slump since the 1930s. The ecological fabric that sustains life throughout much of the world is being brutally eradicated; around 200 species go extinct every day, … Continue reading →

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Frost-pond bill passes; regulators float frost-water rule

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

By Jeff Quackenbush, Business Journal Staff Reporter The Legislature passed a bill by two North Coast state assemblymen that would streamline permitting of small irrigation ponds that could be tapped for frost prevention, rather than streams deemed habitat for protected fish. … Continue reading →

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Announcement of Settlement on Felta Creek Fish Kill

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Larry

Northern California River Watch has worked with the owners of GPV to obtain a commitment for real time monitoring of Felta Creek.  The landowners will invest up to $15,000 to set up a real time gage at the down stream … Continue reading →

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Redwoods versus red wine

Posted on September 5, 2011 by admin

The redwood tree and the wine grapevine are both iconic in Northern California. Two wineries are petitioning the state to let them clear redwoods and Douglas firs to make room for new Pinot Noir vineyards.Environmentalists want the trees protected. Not … Continue reading →

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Join Call About Toxic Chemicals that Disrupt Hormones

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Larry

Please join us on Wednesday, August 24th for a one hour discussion  with environmental biologist Dr. Frances Solomon. Dr. Solomon has more than 25 years of experience in state and local environmental agencies, focusing on the biological impacts of toxic water pollutants, pollution … Continue reading →

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We all Live Downstream

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

When it comes to water, we all live downstream. That’s why the vineyard development that is eliminating the redwood forests of Annapolis is so important to the lower reaches of the Gualala River and its estuary. The Gualala River already … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Conversion at Pomo Heritage Land in Annapolis

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Erasing Forests & History? by Peter Baye Friends of the Gualala River A version of this article appeared in the October issue of the Sonoma County Gazette Sonoma County residents are familiar with environmental impacts of vineyard conversions, but the … Continue reading →

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Pomo elders speak out about vineyards

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

Where we used to live, no one can see anything now. It is time we open our mouths. Those vineyard people are interfering with our ancestors’ area. Wherever our villages were, wherever we picked our food, those places are blessed … Continue reading →

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