Category Archives: Watershed Related Concerns

Russian River Storm-Watershed Café

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Larry

Good morning, Russian River Watershed Community The Russian River Storm-Watershed Café has been rescheduled for January 26, 2012, 10:00 am to noon, at the Healdsburg Community Center Library, 1557 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg.  We look forward to receiving renewed interest from … Continue reading →

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Two Very Different Gualala River Watershed Groups

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Larry

Dear Friends of the Gualala River,People sometimes confuse Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) and Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) – two very different organizations. Here’s a comparison. Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) … Continue reading →

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Discussion on the Public Trust Doctrine

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Larry

To All, I just wanted to share an excellent essay on the public trust doctrine which I came across recently. It is by Dotty LeMieux – a Marin lawyer who does tree litigation and other excellent things in her practice … Continue reading →

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Discussion on the Latest on Estrogen in Water

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Larry

To All, Sewage effluent testing has shown high levels of estrogen and other pharmaceuticals that are likely to interfere with the reproductive cycle – and provide larger breasts for guys (as well as slower running and biking capabilities). Sewage sludge … Continue reading →

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Letter to Supervisor: Hobbs is Not One Bad Apple

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Larry

October 27, 2011 Supervisor Efren Carrillo Board of Supervisors 575 Administration Dr. Rm. 100A Santa Rosa CA 95403 RE: Paul Hobbs, Henry Cornell, and the Public Trust Dear Efren, Many thanks for your recent candid and accurate public comments concerning … Continue reading →

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Summary of Online Stormwater Resources

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Larry

Summary of Online Stormwater Resources A summary of available online stormwater resources which may be of interest to Citizen Monitors and Watershed Stewards.  Agency Programs…BMP’s…Monitoring…Videos…Other… Agency Programs: EPA Stormwater Program Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt … Continue reading →

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2011 Mermaidfest: Sunday, October 30, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Larry

2011 Mermaidfest: Sunday, October 30, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Location: Rio Nido Roadhouse More Info: http://www.thecaliforniamermaid.com/mermaidfest2011.html Come in costume. See you there. Alcohol profits support Community Clean Water Institute (an SCWC member organization) Stephen

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Brown signs human right to water bills

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Larry

Brown signs human right to water bills By Dan Bacher Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 983, The Access to Safe Drinking Water Act, on October 7 as part of the Human Right to Water bill package backed by a … 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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A Comparison of Two Different Gualala Watershed Groups

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Larry

To All, A comparison of Friends of the Gualala River and Gualala River Watershed Council Two very different organizations Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) GRWC.info FoGR is a leader in environmental advocacy and action dedicated to protection and recovery of … Continue reading →

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