Category Archives: Lakes and Resevoirs Impacts

The State of the Beaver 2011 Conference-Feb. 2, 3, 4

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Larry

Hey Pro-Beaver = Pro-Salmon folks in CA, For those of you wishing to help bring back the beaver into a fully participatory role in our watershed health and salmonid recovery efforts – this conference looks really cool. Bring Back the … Continue reading →

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97% Decline in Salmon and Agribusiness

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Larry

California’s fall salmon run has declined 97% since 2002, according to a front page article in today’s San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the “Salmon Summit” happening today in Half Moon Bay. Meanwhile the Sonoma County wine industry complains about the … Continue reading →

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Water Resources of the U.S.—National Water Information System (NWIS) Mapper

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Larry

Here is a link to get water resources anywhere in the United States–the National Water Information System Mapper: –Larry http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/nwisgmap/

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Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Basin Planning Workshop Nov. 17

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Larry

Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Basin Planning Workshop November 17 About the Workshop The Sierra Club, Sonoma County Water Coalition and League of Women Voters are sponsoring a workshop to inform interested parties about groundwater planning currently under consideration. Workshop Date … Continue reading →

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Urban Water Management Plan Session for Santa Rosa–Nov. 8

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Larry

At 2:30 there will be a study session addressing the preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan, a state-required document that includes demand projections. How much water will Santa Rosa officially request for future growth? This will take place in … Continue reading →

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If the Water Looks and Smells Bad, It May Be Toxic

Posted on November 3, 2010 by admin

Earthy or musty odors, along with visual evidence of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, may serve as a warning that harmful cyanotoxins are present in lakes or reservoirs. In a newly published USGS study of cyanobacterial blooms in Midwest … Continue reading →

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Scoping Meetings on Russian River Fish Flows

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Larry

Good afternoon, Three scoping meetings have been scheduled to obtain public comment on the proposed project and subjects that should be evaluated in the draft EIR on Russian River Fish Flows: · Thursday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., … Continue reading →

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KLAMATH RIVER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS APPROVED

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Larry

The RB is already working on it – and a Dairy WDR and Waiver too. Hi all,I have heard it said for many years by a number of folks, including staff with the NCRWQCB, that after the Klamath TMDL is … Continue reading →

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Russian River Riverfest this Saturday, Sept. 25th

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Larry

The Riverfest is right around the corner and we hope to see many of you there. We’ll gather on the banks of the River at Burke’s Canoe Trips on Saturday, September 25th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for our annual fun fest. … Continue reading →

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RUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION Meeting

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Larry

RUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Member Agencies: Cities of Cloverdale, Cotati, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Windsor, County of Sonoma, SCWA. September 23^rd , 2010, 9:00 AM Windsor Town Council Chambers 9291 Old Redwood … Continue reading →

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