Category Archives: Gravel Mining Impacts

Russian River Gravel Mining Stopped

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Larry

To All, In case you haven’t seen it, here are some press releases on the very big win in the gravel mining decision. Marc Judge’s decision could halt river gravel mining A decision last week in Sonoma County Superior Court … 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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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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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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4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Larry

4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium July 23-24 on the Salmon River Following the annual Salmon River dives, SRF and Salmon River Restoration Council will host the 4th Annual Spring-run Chinook Symposium featuring rafting tours of Creek Mouth Enhancement Projects on … Continue reading →

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Clean Water Act Alert

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Larry

Finally, after years of delay, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) is going to mark up (vote on) a compromise version of the Clean Water Restoration Act (S. 787) THIS Thursday, June 18. This is an all-hands-on-deck alert! … Continue reading →

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Bill 670 Banning Suction Mining on to Assembly

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Larry

Greetings!     Thanks to over 300 of your letters, California SB 670 shot through the Senate last week and is on to the Assembly.  Your help is needed to urge Assembly members to support the bill with equal speed and enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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Film: End of the Line

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Larry

To All, “The inconvenient truth about the impact of overfishing on the world’s oceans” — The Economist Fresh from its World Premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, THE END OF THE LINE is the first major documentary about the … Continue reading →

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Clean Water Restoration Act UPDATE

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Larry

Clean Water Restoration Act UPDATE On Thursday, April 2, 2009 Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin introduced the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009 (S.787).  To read the text of this legislation go to the Library of Congress website and do … Continue reading →

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Clean Water Act Action

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Larry

Dear Clean Water Network Members and Others,   REMINDER:  ACT NOW to schedule meetings with your Senators and Representatives for the in-district work period of April 6-17 to talk with them about restoring the Clean Water Act. Setting up a meeting … Continue reading →

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