Category Archives: Water Conservation Issue

Action to Stop the Construction of the Peripheral Canal

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Larry

To All, Assemblymember Alyson L. Huber (D-El Dorado Hills) has re-introduced legislation, A.B. 550, that would prohibit the construction of a peripheral canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta without a full fiscal analysis and a vote of the state … Continue reading →

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Feinstein Earmark Quietly Paves Way for Easier Water Sales

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Larry

All, Bad for streams and rivers! Once again big ag assumes ownership of public resources to line their pockets with liquid gold. This constitutes a trespass of public trust. Chris   All, Yah, I saw the same item in the … Continue reading →

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Two Very Different Gualala River Watershed Groups

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Larry

Dear Friends of the Gualala River,People sometimes confuse Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) and Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) – two very different organizations. Here’s a comparison. Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) … Continue reading →

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Letter to Supervisor: Hobbs is Not One Bad Apple

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Larry

October 27, 2011 Supervisor Efren Carrillo Board of Supervisors 575 Administration Dr. Rm. 100A Santa Rosa CA 95403 RE: Paul Hobbs, Henry Cornell, and the Public Trust Dear Efren, Many thanks for your recent candid and accurate public comments concerning … Continue reading →

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Summary of Online Stormwater Resources

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Larry

Summary of Online Stormwater Resources A summary of available online stormwater resources which may be of interest to Citizen Monitors and Watershed Stewards.  Agency Programs…BMP’s…Monitoring…Videos…Other… Agency Programs: EPA Stormwater Program Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt … Continue reading →

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Brown signs human right to water bills

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Larry

Brown signs human right to water bills By Dan Bacher Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 983, The Access to Safe Drinking Water Act, on October 7 as part of the Human Right to Water bill package backed by a … Continue reading →

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FREE Harvest the Rain Talk in Windsor

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Larry

FREE Harvest the Rain Talk featuring Nate Downey! Sponsored by the Town of Windsor Monday, October 10th, 7pm to 9pm Windsor Town Council Chambers (Building 400), 9291 Old Redwood Highway Registrations requested, please register online <http://www.dailyacts.org/component/content/article/389>  atwww.dailyacts.org <http://www.dailyacts.org> Co-sponsored by Daily … Continue reading →

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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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