Category Archives: Water Conservation Issue

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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Public Workshop on Water Diversion Measurement

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Larry

PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON WATER DIVERSION MEASUREMENT Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cal/EPA Building – Coastal Hearing Room 1001 I Street, Second Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 This workshop will be informal. While a quorum of the State Water … Continue reading →

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News Blackout on Clearing Redwoods for Vineyards

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Larry

I thought I would share a letter sent to the Press Democrat who blatantly had a story blackout on a crucial issue for Sonoma County–clearcutting hundreds of acres of redwoods to put in more grapes for wine making while the … Continue reading →

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Statement on Hobbs’ Clearcutting for Vineyards

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Larry

To All, Here is a statement made by John Roberts to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on June 6 regarding the activities of Paul Hobbs to convert forest to vineyards in the county. Good Afternoon. I’m John Roberts.  I … Continue reading →

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