Category Archives: Logging Impacts

Sonoma County Oak Woodlands

Posted on September 18, 2009 by admin

Below is a recent letter sent by the Oak Foundation to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. To date no reply has been received from the Board. August 12, 2009 Board of Supervisors Sonoma County Administration Building 575 Administration Drive, … Continue reading →

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Comments on the Klamath TMDL

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Larry

August 21, 2009Matt St. John                                                                        North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board                                  5550 Skyline Blvd, Suite ASanta Rosa, CA  95403Email to: MStJohn@waterboards.ca.gov Subject: Comments on the Klamath Mainstem TMDL Water Quality Restoration PlanGeneral Comments We are  pleased with and fully supportive of Staff’s … Continue reading →

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Comment Letter to CDF on Fairfax Conversion

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Larry

Allen Robertson, Deputy Chief Environmental Protection California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection P.O. Box 944246 Sacramento, CA 944244-2460 Dear Allen Robertson, Community Clean Water Institute requests that the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection consider these comments upon review of the … Continue reading →

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Proposal to Centralize WB’s Oversight on Forestry Issues

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Larry

FYI (thanks to Coast Action Group for the expertise on these comments), August 3, 2009 State Water Resources Control Board 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Consideration of a proposed resolution directing staff to develop a statewide approach addressing … Continue reading →

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Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Cancelled!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Larry

WOPR Canceled – Obama Administration Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Salmon, clean water, and old-growth forests big winners Portland, OR  — People throughout the west celebrated an Obama administration decision to cancel a Bush era plan that … Continue reading →

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The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Larry

FYI, The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Yesterday Congressman Earl Blumenaeur (OR)  introduced, The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in Congress. The bill would establish a water protection and reinvestment fund to support investment in clean … Continue reading →

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New Threat To North Coast Forest And Rivers

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

State Water Board Chair proposes to take traditional timber harvest management tools (Waste Discharge Reporting and Conditional Waivers for same) away from Regional Board Problem – Current Status of North Coast Rivers Almost all north coast rivers are listed as … Continue reading →

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Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization Findings

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

EPA /NOAA FORESTRY FINDING: California’s program includes management measures in conformity with the 6217(g) guidance and includes enforceable policies and mechanisms for implementation. However, additional management measures are necessary in order to attain and maintain water quality standards (see Section … Continue reading →

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Action to Support Clean Water!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Larry

Contact Your Local County Commissioner and Tell Him or Her to Support Clean Water! The National Association of Counties (NACo) represents county governments all throughout the U.S.  Each year, NACo meets to consider resolutions on federal issues that affect their local governments.  Because … Continue reading →

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WOPR Canceled–Obama Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Larry

WOPR Canceled – Obama Administration Cancels Bush Era Plan to Clearcut Oregon Forests Salmon, clean water, and old-growth forests big winners Portland, OR — People throughout the west celebrated an Obama administration decision to cancel a Bush era plan that … Continue reading →

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