Category Archives: Pesticide pollution

Discussion: “Drugs in Wastewater” Article

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Larry

Clean Water Friends: This is a wonderful first step and one that has been requested for at least 15 years now.  Unfortunately, they don’t include study of estrogens and other hormones, which may be the most critically important substances to … Continue reading →

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Letter Exposing the Myth of “Feeding the Nation” Ag Article

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Larry

Thanks to whoever sent out the article on the myth being created by agribusiness, media, and politicians to the effect that supplying water to Westlands Water District is important for feeding the nation.  (Was it Brock?) Sen. Feinstein needs to … Continue reading →

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Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

By Lyndsey Layton, Washington Post , January 4, 2010 Of the 84,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States — from flame retardants in furniture to household cleaners — nearly 20 percent are secret, according to the Environmental Protection … Continue reading →

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Even at Sublethal Levels, Pesticides may slow the Recovery of Wild Salmon Populations

Posted on January 12, 2010 by admin

Exposure to common pesticides may hinder the growth and survival of ESA-listed salmon Biologists determined that short-term, seasonal exposure to pesticides in rivers and basins may limit the growth and size of wild salmon populations. In addition to the widespread … Continue reading →

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Scott River Salmon Survey Produces Infection and Dead Fish

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Larry

To All, California Department of Fish and Game did a Reconnaissance Survey on the Scott River, September 28, and found many Chinook Salmon infected or dead. Click on the pdf document for photos and more information. –Larry Scott River Sept … Continue reading →

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New Winery and Vineyard Permits

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Larry

To All, Looking through the permit applications at PRMD since last June, here are new winery/vineyard permits. Will these all sail through the PRMD process (BZA, Planning Commission, BOS) without real consideration of water (drought, future water needs, conservation, etc.), … Continue reading →

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Water Board Meeting on Stormwater Discharge Permits for SR and SCWA

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Larry

Hi everyone! On October 1st, sometime after 8:30 (probably 9 AM) the North Coast Regional Board will consider final approval of the MS4 Storm Water and Non-Storm Water Discharge Permit for SCWA and Santa Rosa at their office at 5550 … Continue reading →

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EPA INCREASES RESTRICTIONS ON 3 PESTICIDES HARMFUL TO SALMON

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Larry

To All, On 11 September 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be placing additional limitations on three types of organophosphate pesticides in order to protect Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed salmon and steelhead in California, Idaho, Oregon … 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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Environmental Impacts from Vineyards

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Larry

I have watched the changes in agriculture from apples and timber to grapes over the years. I have also watched the increase in local flash flooding events in Atascadero Creek and other areas in the county. Vineyards are the obvious … Continue reading →

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