VERY IMPORTANT MEETING TO ADOPT PATHOGEN TMDL. PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND EVEN IF YOU DON’T PLAN TO SPEAK. AUGUST 14, 2019 BEGINNING SOON AFTER 8:30 AM. 5550 Skylane Blvd., Santa Rosa, near the Sonoma County Airport. This action will provide the basis for new septic management requirements. For instance: Septic inspections by a qualified expert […]
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Creating an Environmentally Ready Society
Hi River Watch, Please share with who those who might be interested, thank you! Julie Video (3 min): Creating an Environmentally Ready Society
Read MoreNewly Appointed Coastal Commissioner
Very good news. Kevin de Leon did make some very good appointments. Jane From Annie Notthof on the NRDC Web Site: “Congratulations to my friend and colleague Linda Escalante, NRDC’s Southern California Legislative Director, for being appointed to the California Coastal Commission by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Linda has been standing up for clean water, […]
Read MoreAbout TMDLs
Russian River Interested Parties Included (below) are some ideas and thoughts regarding the regulatory structure and review standards for this project., The Russian River TMDL and Implementation Plan is a CEQA based process. The Regional and State Board process is a Certified Regulatory Program (no full EIR is necessary – though compliance with CEQA standards […]
Read MoreSharon’s Guide to Understanding Scientific Papers: I. Querying the Abstract
In the spirit of teaching a person to fish, I’ll explain my own process for reviewing scientific papers. Because I’ve been in the forest biology/forest ecology biz for almost 50 years, it may be easier for me. But I’m hoping that curious TSW readers will be able to adapt these steps for your own use, […]
Read MoreAction for Clean Water: Tell Your Senator to support AB 756
To All, According to a federal study, California has the most known detections of toxic PFAS chemicals in the nation. But that study only looked for very high levels of a mere six chemicals in a family of 5000. Protecting the public from toxic PFAS chemicals will require having a true understanding of PFAS in […]
Read MoreGuide to CA Water Rights for Small Water Users
Issues with and confusion about water rights & wrongs in California is something that often comes up in much of the in stream restoration work we do, whether in montane meadows, salmonid streams or riparian rangelands, thus I thought some of you would find this new Guide to CA Water Rights for Small Water Users […]
Read MoreAction: Trump wants to drill the Central Valley and coast
True to form and consistent with his administration’s desire to drain public lands of every last drop of their fossil fuel potential — despite scientific consensus of a climate crisis stemming from our dependence on them — President Trump’s Bureau of Land Management is trying to re-open 1 million acres of California’s public land and […]
Read MoreOPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT: Regulating Perchlorate in Drinking Water
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on a range of options regarding the regulation of perchlorate in public drinking water systems. The agency is seeking comment on a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate to establish a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) […]
Read MoreWater Boards Seeking Information on Streams and Watersheds
To all, The California State Water Board is seeking information on watershed and streams so if you can help, there is a link below that will take you to where you can input the information. Thank you. Larry, CRW Web Manager The Healthy Watersheds Partnership is conducting a literature review so we can create a […]
Read MoreMARINE PROTECTED AREA MONITORING WITH CITIZEN SCIENCE
To All, This is a message from the California Ocean Protection Council,California Academy of Sciences, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with opportunities for activists to engage in water protection activities. –Larry Citizen science – the involvement of non-scientists in the production of scientific knowledge – can generate biodiversity data at spatial and […]
Read MoreWatershed Day at Capitol
Greetings ~ Please help spread the word that Watershed Day at the Capitol is April 10th in Sacramento! Register today and join us for great speakers and fun visits with legislators and their staffers. Cheers, Michael WellbornCalifornia Watershed Network 2019 Watershed Day Flyer
Read MoreGroundwater Exchange: Information for Activists
Dear Readers, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new platform, the Groundwater Exchange, the latest website in my growing library of online resources for the water sector in the west. I hope those of you working to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will find this a useful resource. It has been […]
Read MoreAction to Protest Trump Downgrading Clean Water for People and Fish
The future of the Clean Water Rule is in our hands The EPA wants to reduce protections for headwater streams. Stand up for clean water today! To act, send a letter by going to Trout Unlimited website. Whether you fish or just simply understand the value of clean water, there is no law more important […]
Read MoreAction: Sign Petition Against Dirty Water Rule
Re: Waters of the United States, No.4 and Shutdown toolkit January 15 , 2019 EPA announced its Waters of the United States replacement or “Dirty Water Rule”. The administration’s talking points indicate that the proposal would restrict which wetlands and waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act, such as excluding ephemeral streams and wetlands […]
Read MoreStop the Dirty Water Rule
If Trump’s Dirty Water Rule is finalized it will leave millions of acres of wetlands without clear Clean Water Act safeguards, along with streams throughout the nation. This will jeopardize the sources of drinking water and create uncertainty for the communities and businesses that rely on access to clean water and the protections that wetlands […]
Read More“Dirty Water Rule” Actions to Take
January 15 , 2019 EPA announced its Waters of the United States replacement or “Dirty Water Rule”. The administration’s talking points indicate that the proposal would restrict which wetlands and waterways are protected under the Clean Water Act, such as excluding ephemeral streams and wetlands that are not “physically and meaningfully” connected to other jurisdictional […]
Read MoreChallenges to Rollback of Clean Water Act Definition
This article offers some hope but many comment letters are needed from activists and organizations. Jane Rollback of clean water rules unveiled. Environmental groups and many states are expected to challenge Trump’s proposal. ACTING Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler said the proposal would not affect California, but experts disagreed, saying state agencies don’t have […]
Read MoreClean Water Act Under Threat
The Trump administration’s upcoming proposal will dramatically reduce the scope of streams and wetlands protected under the Clean Water Act. This radical reinterpretation of the Clean Water Act could remove federal pollution safeguards for vital water bodies like ephemeral streams and wetlands. The new Dirty Water Rule is also likely to apply the protections of […]
Read MoreSample Action Emails to Support Clean Water Rule
Sample action emails Newsclips for sharing on social media ● EPA to scale back WOTUS definition — document https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060108967 ● EPA’S NEW WATER RULE WILL GUT THE CLEAN WATER ACT https://theintercept.com/2018/12/07/epas-new-water-rule-will-gut-the-clean-water-act/ ● TRUMP’S ATTACK ON THE CLEAN WATER ACT WILL FUEL DESTRUCTIVE PIPELINE BOOM https://theintercept.com/2018/12/09/clean-water-act-regulations/ ● EPA to roll back protections in rewrite of Obama-era […]
Read MoreAction: Sign Petition on Climate Change
Declare Climate Change a Major Disaster before it’s Too Late This is a petition to Governor Brown to act A.S.A.P. Governor Brown, please accept leadership of this massive transformation of California to a CLIMATE CHANGE-READY STATE. This life-affirming effort will give us the greatest chance of thriving through change instead of merely surviving change. We […]
Read MoreRequest for Temperatures of the Russian River
SONOMA COUNTY (KPIX 5) — The Russian River Watershed Association is asking the public to help take the temperature of water in the Russian River and its tributaries. The watershed spanning more than 1,400 miles is a popular tourist destination as well as the habitat for dozens of species. The river has gotten warmer and […]
Read MoreNew from Maven: Groundwater Exchange
Dear Readers, I am pleased to announce the launch of a new platform, the Groundwater Exchange, the latest website in my growing library of online resources for the water sector in the west. I hope those of you working to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will find this a useful resource. It has been […]
Read MorePublic Comment on “Water Fix”
To All, Here is an opportunity to comment on the environmental report called the “Water Fix”. However, it may not “fix” the water now or in time of drought but be instead a give-away to large water purveyors beside impacting fisheries along with other environmental harms. Read the document using the link below to learn […]
Read MoreAction to tell the EPA to ban Atrazine
To All, Below is an appeal by the Environmental Working Group to get the EPA to ban Atrazine. Millions of Americans are at risk of drinking a toxic chemical that can turn male frogs into female frogs with viable eggs! Atrazine, produced by chemical industry giant Syngenta, is one of the most widely used pesticides […]
Read MoreRise for Climate, Jobs, & Justice–SF, Sat. Sep.8
To All, On September 8, from 11 to 4 pm, thousands will march in San Francisco for the largest climate march the West Coast has ever seen. Together we will Rise for Climate, Jobs & Justice as part of a global day of action to demand our elected leaders commit to no new fossil […]
Read MoreMore Protection for Rivers Sought-Senate Bill 2975
To All, The Senate passed AB 2975 by Assembly member Laura Friedman. This bill provides a mechanism for the state to include river segments in its wild and scenic river system, should the Trump administration remove them from the federal system. If you can nudge the Governor so sign this, please do it. Thanks to […]
Read MorePetition to Sign: Declare Climate Change Major Disaster
Declare Climate Change a Major Disaster before it’s too late https://www.change.org/p/california-governor-declare-climate-change-a-major-disaster-before-it-s-too-late Jorge Rebagliati started this petition to California Governor Despite Climate Change having been identified by scientists, leaders, analysts and people from all over the world as “the greatest threat to humanity and life on Earth”, actions taken to address it have been few in […]
Read MoreAction to Protect Land and Water Conservation Fund
What has been described as “America’s most-important conservation program” is set to expire Sept. 30. Established in 1964, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has provided—at no cost to U.S. taxpayers—millions of dollars for conservation, land acquisition, park access, infrastructure improvements, and much more. But in December 2015 Congress struck a deal to reauthorize the LWCF […]
Read MoreDeclare Climate Change a Major Disaster before it’s too late!
Jorge Rebagliati started this petition to California Governor Despite Climate Change having been identified by scientists, leaders, analysts and people from all over the world as “the greatest threat to humanity and life on Earth”, actions taken to address it have been few in number and haphazard in design because Climate Change has not been […]
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