Category Archives: Lakes and Resevoirs Impacts

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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Petition for Congress to Protect Clean Water

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Larry

Friends– Tomorrow marks the 39th Anniversary since the signing of the Clean Water Act and it is currently under attack by big polluters and their cronies in Congress.  We need your help! Please take a moment to sign the following … 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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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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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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Elk River Sediment TMDL – Draft Source Analysis Available

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Larry

Greetings, This email is to inform you on the status of the Elk River Sediment TMDL being developed by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Regional Water Board staff has released the preliminary review draft of … Continue reading →

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Final Ruling on our Scott/Shasta Rivers ITP Lawsuit

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Larry

Colleagues, Attached are a final ruling on our Scott/Shasta Rivers ITP lawsuit and a press release about the ruling. Please circulate as you see fit and let me know if you have any questions. We have a lot of work … Continue reading →

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Rovics’ New Song on Fracking (Natural Gas Mining)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Larry

Hi folks, Hope you’re not tired of hearing from me, but when I make a new song I figure it’s worth sending out to everybody… This one is an evil practice known as hydraulic fracturing, which is ruining lives, land … Continue reading →

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Amoebas in Drinking Water

Posted on March 14, 2011 by admin

a Double Threat Analysis reveals widespread, hidden contamination by the sometimes lethal parasites Amoebas – blob-shaped microbes linked to several deadly diseases – contaminate drinking-water systems around the world, according to a new analysis. The study finds that amoebas are … Continue reading →

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INEFFICIENT WATER USE IS UNREASONABLE WATER USE

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Larry

To All, “DELTA WATERMASTER SAYS INEFFICIENT WATER USE IS UNREASONABLE WATER USE” On Wednesday Delta Watermaster Craig Wilson presented a report to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) suggesting it should flex its power to enforce California’s Reasonable Use … Continue reading →

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