Category Archives: Pesticide pollution

Our Rivers, Lakes And Streams Reports

Posted on December 29, 2010 by admin

Corporate Agribusiness and America’s Waterways November 2010 Executive Summary Pollution from agribusiness is responsible for some of America’s most intractable water quality problems – including the “dead zones” in the Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico and Lake Erie, and the … Continue reading →

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New Winery Permit Info Near Raford House, Forestville

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Larry

Wed. 12/15/10 Season’s Greetings, Hope all are well and enjoying this festive season. Many of you already know that there were no surprises on Dec. 9th, and that the new date was set for: Thursday January 13th, 1:05pm at PRMD. … 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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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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Spraying Permit Affecting Water on USFS Lands

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Larry

Hi All, As I read the active ingredients in the spray,  where only the active ingredients and not the inert are noted, two spring up: malathion and glyphosate are deadly carcinogens. Do we know the area they are spraying as … 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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Salmon Forum

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Larry

Salmon Forum September 21, 2010 Where: Sonoma County Farm Bureau Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am Proposed Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Trout Unlimited – Update on Implementation of AB 2121 3. CEMAR – Discussions on Efforts with RRPOA and in … Continue reading →

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The Importance of a Stream’s Physical Habitat Condition and How to Measure It

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Larry

We are pleased to be able reschedule the webinar “The Importance of a Stream’sPhysical Habitat Condition and How to Measure It” for August 5, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The webinar will be presented by James Harrington, Staff … Continue reading →

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Knights Valley’s Pelton House Winery Ruling Documents

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Larry

Here is the Order granting Petition For Writ of Mandate from Judge Boyd requiring an EIR for the Pelton House (Maacama Watershed Alliance vs. County of Sonoma and Jess Jackson).  Particularly noteworthy here is that every issue brought up by … Continue reading →

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EPA Will Limit Pesticides Near Salmon Streams

Posted on May 20, 2010 by admin

Jeff Barnard, North County Times May 17, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it will impose restrictions on spraying three agricultural pesticides to keep them out of salmon streams after manufacturers refused to adopt the limits voluntarily. EPA … Continue reading →

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