http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress Northern California River Watch Activist's Blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:37:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On behalf of the "Friends of Sheephouse Creek," I wanted to provide you an update in our attempt to affect the Ricioli Ranch Non Industrial Timber Management Plan being proposed for 331 acres of Sheephouse Creek watershed in Sonoma County. The timber owners continue to insist they have the right to use an easement ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/19/sheephouse-creek-watershed-update/ Sheephouse Creek (near Duncans Mills in Sonoma County) is important for its watershed values near the coastal zone as well as an important salmon spawning and rearing area. In addition, there is a current Coho captive broodstock program overseen by the Department of fish and Game. A Non-industrial Management Plan (NTMP) ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/19/two-logging-plans-threaten-sheephouse-creek-watershed/ In memory of Elmer Dudik Jr. 1947-2008, this was Elmer’s favorite poem: Escape When we get out of the Glass Bottles of our ego. And when we escape the Squirrels turning in The cages of our Personality And get into the forests again We shall shiver with cold And fright But things will happen to us So that we don’t know Ourselves. Cool unlying life ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/19/elmers-favorite-poem/ FYI, Please find attached a Notice of Public Hearing on the CEQA Scoping Meetings on Phase I of the Wetland & Riparian Area Protection Policy which are scheduled for August 18 (Sacramento) and August 20 (Huntington Beach). Comment deadline is September 8, 2008 by 12 p.m. Thank you, Jeanine Townsend Clerk to the ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/16/wetland-riparian-protection-scoping-meeting-aug-18/ To dam or not to dam? Sorry, Arnold, that's not even the question. We have to manage our water resources and watersheds as if we had to drink from them for at least the next 150 years. Minimizing our water demands, protecting our water's quality, restoring fish and wildlife habitat and populations, increasing ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/15/response-to-governors-declaration-of-a-state-drought/ Dear friends - The North Bay Water Reuse Authority has gone ahead and just released their Notice of Preparation for the North Bay Water Recycling Program, the subject of HR236 and S1472. They are expediting public meetings next week to solicit comments on the scope of the project, and what ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/13/north-bay-water-recycling-program/ Friends, In Memoriam Elmer Dudik Jr. It is with great sadness that we announce that our colleague and dear friend Elmer Dudik passed away this weekend at age 60. He had an allergic reaction to a bee sting while camping with his wife. Elmer, dedicated father, grandfather, and son, beloved husband and soul mate ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/08/in-memoriam-elmer-dudik-jr-nc-regional-water-board/ Please find attached a Notice of Public Hearing on the CEQA Scoping Meetings on Phase I of the Wetland & Riparian Area Protection Policy which are scheduled for August 18 (Sacramento) and August 20 (Huntington Beach). Comment deadline is September 8, 2008 by 12 p.m. Thank you, Jeanine Townsend Clerk to the ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/08/wetlands-riparian-public-hearings-notice/ This week we focus on a deal being promulgated called the North Bay Water Recycling Program. There is an analysis and commentary by David Keller and an official comment letter by the Sonoma County Water Coalition. Note that the notice of preparation has project objectives not consistent with the analysis. ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/06/what-will-the-north-bay-water-recycling-program-really-cost/ NBWRA North Bay Water Recycling Program (formerly the North San Pablo Restoration and Reuse Project) Scoping Documents (23 pages with maps) Project Objectives The Authority wishes to implement “A cooperative program in the San Pablo Bay region that supports sustainability and environmental enhancement by expanding the use of recycled water.” The ... http://www.ncriverwatch.org/wordpress/2008/08/06/notice-of-preparation/