Category Archives: Waste Discharge Pollution

Toxic Algae May Add To Estrogen Pollution

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

Water Pollution: A hazardous cyanobacterium common in lakes turns on estrogen-related genes in fish By Janet Pelley Fertilizer runoff from farms can feed blooms of toxic cyanobacteria, which are deadly to pets and livestock. As if that weren’t enough to … Continue reading →

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Long-lasting Chemicals Threaten the Environment and Human Health

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

ChemEnginNews: Toxic sludge threat of 4000 HPV chemicals — criteria for identifying highest threats Every hour, an enormous quantity and variety of manmade chemicals, having reached the end of their useful lifespan, flood into wastewater treatment plants. These large-scale processing … Continue reading →

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First Report on Bioaccumulation and Processing of Antibacterial Ingredient TCC in Fish

Posted on April 4, 2011 by admin

ScienceDaily April 1, 2011 In the first report on the uptake and internal processing of triclocarban (TCC) in fish, scientists have reported strong evidence that TCC — an antibacterial ingredient in some soaps and the source of environmental health concerns … Continue reading →

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Wastewater Overflow into the Russian River

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Larry

Russian River County Sanitation District Wastewater Overflow (Sonoma, CA) — Sonoma County Water Agency work crews responded to a wastewater overflow at the Russian River County Sanitation District’s treatment plant on March 21, 2011. Overflow information: Date: March 21, 2011 … Continue reading →

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Action for North Coast Streams Involving Forestry

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Larry

Interested Parties concerned with impaired status of north coast rivers and streams please note: The Regional Board is proposing suspension of regulations now in place to control pollutant contributions from timber harvest activity on impaired waterbodies in the north coast … Continue reading →

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The TMDLs on the original north coast rivers listed as impaired have finally been completed

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

In addition to what is said in the main story, I have some additional thoughts and history I would like to present for Coast Action Group. It feels good that 14 years after the consent degree – finally with the … Continue reading →

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EPA Press Release on TMDLs for North Coast Rivers

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Federal regulators Tuesday ordered major reductions in the amount of pollution that pours into the Klamath River, an action that American Indians and environmentalists touted as a milestone in the fight to restore once-thriving salmon runs to Northern California. The … Continue reading →

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Kistler Bodega Ranch Winery/Minor Timberland Conversion Zoning Permit

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Larry

Kistler Bodega Ranch Winery and Minor Timberland Conversion Zoning Permit SCH Number: 2010112021 Document Type: MND – Mitigated Negative Declaration Project Lead Agency: Sonoma County Project Description Request for 1) a Use permit for a new winery with a maximum … Continue reading →

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Wasting Our Waterways

Posted on December 29, 2010 by admin

Toxic Industrial Pollution and the Unfulfilled Promise of the Clean Water Act October 21, 2009 Over 230 Million Pounds of Toxics Discharged into American Waterways Industrial facilities dumped 232 million pounds of toxic chemicals into America’s waterways, according to a … 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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