Category Archives: Water Conservation Issue

RWB Requests Information for Developing Plan for Irrigated Lands

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Larry

To All, This email is being sent on behalf of Catherine Kuhlman, Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board).  Regional Water Board staff is developing a Water Quality Compliance Program for Discharges from … Continue reading →

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A Comparison of Two Different Gualala Watershed Groups

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Larry

To All, A comparison of Friends of the Gualala River and Gualala River Watershed Council Two very different organizations Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) GRWC.info FoGR is a leader in environmental advocacy and action dedicated to protection and recovery of … 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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U.S. EPA announcement on protecting America’s waters

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Larry

Today, the U.S. EPA, along with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and other Federal agencies, will make an important announcement on Protecting of America’s Waters – one of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s seven priorities. You are invited to participate … Continue reading →

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Grapevines or Redwoods?

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Larry

I thought you might be interested. Now there are blogs discussing western Sonoma County in the LA Times.  Have a glorious summer week, Rue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2011/08/grapevines-or-redwoods.html Daily Dish The inside scoop on food in Los Angeles Grapevines or redwoods? Sonoma … Continue reading →

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Fracking and Water

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Larry

Hi All, I am sure you have noticed alot of commercials on TV telling us how great the natural gas companies are. They are on a campaign to obscure the facts of how destructive this practice is.  The shale extends … Continue reading →

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In Response to BLM’s Leasing of 2,600 Acres in CA for Fracking

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Larry

Hi all– I want to note that the rocks in these areas are known to have been petroleum source rocks, but they have never been heavily exploited for oil or gas production.  This means that petroleum formed in the rocks … Continue reading →

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Water Conservation Workshop in Forestville, Saturday, July 23

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Larry

The Russian River County Water District is presenting a Water Conservation Workshop Free to all at Odd Fellows Hall, Forestville (corner of Main & Covey) Date & Time: Sat., July 23, 2011 – 10AM – 12 Noon The Seven Wonders of Water … Continue reading →

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Action on a Bill Curbing Impacts from Natural Gas Fracking

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Larry

Jane and All, I will wait then to write the letter of support but really we must do something here and even if we just get basics on the book, it can be strengthened with litigation or amendment. I have … Continue reading →

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Comment on Groundwater Deplection Detected From Space

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Larry

Some great research and data is evolving on mapping groundwater depletion. Unfortunately, ACWA’s (Assoc. of Calif. Water Agencies) response to groundwater depletion is totally misguided – ‘if you look too closely at it, someone will want to regulate it. In … Continue reading →

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