Category Archives: Waste Discharge Pollution

RUSSIAN RIVER WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM TOURS

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Larry

Tour Dates:  April 14th, May 19th, September 8th, and October 13th. The Sonoma County Water Agency invites the public to attend a free half day tour of the Russian River water supply system. The tours will start at 9 a.m. and … Continue reading →

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A Report from the Soil and Water Conservation Society

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Larry

Dear Interested public: One of the objectives of the growing community with respect to changes to Vineyard and Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) is to satisfy conditions of Reg’l Board’s Irrigated Lands waiver. Although the condition of our impaired … Continue reading →

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The Department of Terroir Security Website

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Larry

I came across this interesting website–The Department of Terroir Security–that seems to focus on the rampant increase of vineyards/wineries everywhere and the environmental/social impacts.  Who are those guys? http://terroirsecurity.com/?p=595 Larry

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Russian River Biological Opinion Hearing at SC Bd of Supes

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Larry

Friends: First, I thought you might be interested in this announcement below.  Normally at this time of year, the Army Corps of Engineers is in charge of dam releases. Because this has been a dry year so far, they are … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic Chemical Hinders Brain Development in Tadpoles

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

ScienceDaily (Jan. 10, 2012) — A new study finds that low concentrations of the chemical methylisothiazolinone has subtle but measurable negative effects on the neural development of tadpoles. The chemical is found in some cosmetics, although the study does not … Continue reading →

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Water treatment turns common chemicals toxic, says report

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

Ben Cubby December 2, 2011 TRACES of common pain-killing drugs are being transformed into toxic forms by waste water treatment plants, a new report from researchers at the University of NSW shows. The study, which used samples from water treatment … Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Facilities Release Pharmaceuticals to the Environment

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

In a 2004-2009 study, USGS scientists found that pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities can be a significant source of pharmaceuticals to the environment. Effluents from two wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that receive discharge from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (PMFs) had 10 to 1000 … 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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Action Letter to Protect Our Waterways from Pesticides

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Larry

To All, Pesticides in our waters, often overlooked, are a significant threat to wildlife and human health. Right now chemical and agribusiness lobbyists are trying to persuade Congress to gut the Clean Water Act and allow unregulated pesticide application. You can … 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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