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Category Archives: Logging Impacts
Support Tree Protection in Sonoma County, Tues., Jan. 31, 9 am
Forest Supporters, This Tuesday, January 31, at 9 am, please come to support a County “freeze” on any new vineyard and orchard development in Sonoma County until June 1st of this year. At that time, VESCO (Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance) … Continue reading
Two Very Different Gualala River Watershed Groups
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
Posted in Logging Impacts, Salmonid/Wildlife Impacts, Streams and Wetlands Impacts, Vineyards, Water Conservation Issue, Watershed Related Concerns
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A Comparison of Two Different Gualala Watershed Groups
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
Posted in Agriculture Impacts, Logging Impacts, Streams and Wetlands Impacts, Vineyards, Water Conservation Issue, Watershed Related Concerns
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Battle Creek Clear Cutting Endangers Salmon Recovery Project
Battle Creek clear cutting endangers important salmon recovery project. For Immediate Release Monday, August 29, 2011 Contact: Jack Ellwanger, 831 667 2025 Forest protection and fish restoration advocates demanding a stop to the massive clear cutting of the Battle Creek … Continue reading
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Battle Creek Update
Pelican Network Members and Friends, Our campaign to stop the forest clear cutting by Sierra Pacific Industries in the Battle Creek watershed gained momentum this week. At Pelican Network’s request, California Sportfishing Protection Alliance (CSPA), analyzed collection data gathered … Continue reading
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News Blackout on Clearing Redwoods for Vineyards
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
Letter to Supervisor Carrillo on Hobbs’ Clearcuts
Dear Mr Carrillo, As a 40 year resident, landowner and voter in Sonoma County I am deeply disturbed at the recent destruction of trees by Mr Paul Hobbs and his associates in the Highway 116 corridor. His actions show that … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture Impacts, Environmental Impacts, Groundwater Impacts, Logging Impacts, Vineyards, Water Conservation Issue, Watershed Related Concerns
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Ninth Circuit Reissues Opinion Requiring NPDES Permits for Stormwater Discharges from Logging Roads
By Meline MacCurdy May 20, 2011 The Ninth Circuit this week affirmed an earlier decision that will effectively require many timberland owners and logging companies to obtain permits for stormwater runoff from logging roads in the western U.S. The case, … Continue reading
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Urgent Action on EPA Stormwater-Send by Monday, May 16
Dear Partners for Clean Water, As partners in a statewide effort to secure protections for polluted waterways, we ask for your help in letting U.S. EPA know that Californians support strong federal leadership on reducing storm water pollution and restoring … Continue reading
To all, Discussion – below – is a summary of the Regional Board action to Suspend NTMPs from the Categorical Waiver for Timber Operations. This is a short summery for folks who are not understanding the situation regarding NTMPs . … Continue reading