Empowers Citizens, Unlocks Information, Improves Water Management SACRAMENTO, CA – Former Brown Administration Resources Secretary Huey Johnson, president of the Resource Renewal Institute, today unveiled the first-ever public “California Water Rights Atlas.” This online tool enables citizens, policymakers, media and others to view thousands of current California water rights claims. RRI is a nonprofit, public […]
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Drop in U.S. Underground Water Levels has Accelerated: USGS
May 20 2013 Environment Correspondent Deborah Zabarenko From environmentalhealthnews.org WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Water levels in U.S. aquifers, the vast underground storage areas tapped for agriculture, energy and human consumption, between 2000 and 2008 dropped at a rate that was almost three times as great as any time during the 20th century, U.S. officials said on Monday. […]
Read More“California Water Rights Atlas” Opens to Public:
Empowers Citizens, Unlocks Information, Improves Water Management Former Brown Administration Resources Secretary Huey Johnson, president of the Resource Renewal Institute, today unveiled the first-ever public “California Water Rights Atlas.” This online tool enables citizens, policymakers, media and others to view thousands of current California water rights claims. RRI is a nonprofit, public interest organization, and […]
Read MoreFracking in the Monterrey Peninsula
Hello my name is Anthony Malone and I read that a formal protest was filled by this group against the fracking of thenmonterey shale formation. I would like to help stop the fracking of the Monterey shale formation and volunteer myself to help. I love the Monterey peninsula and do not feel that this issue […]
Read MoreHelp Stop Fracking in California
It’s time to halt fracking in California, and current legislation is getting us one step closer to that goal. Fracking is a dangerous, rapidly spreading oil and gas extraction technique that threatens our water, air, wildlife, climate and public health. Despite the grave risks, California oil and gas regulators don’t require companies to report when […]
Read MoreGM Crops and Water – A Recipe for Disaster
Genetically modified foods are a threat to our dwindling water supplies; they are less water-efficient and contaminate fresh water Dr Eva Sirinathsinghji Institute of Science in Society, May 7, 2013 Source: i-sis.org.uk Genetically Modified (GM) crops are widely recognised for their potential to damage both human health and the environment. Evidence is now accumulating of the […]
Read MoreActions on Anti-fracking in Monterrey
Dear Activists and Stewards of our land, Whatever your skills and interests are, there is some way to put them to use for the earth. Thank you for caring about this planet and wanting to use your energy for saving the land you love. This is a very important time for the anti fracking movement […]
Read MoreAccessing Data on Fracking using GeoTracker GAMA
The State Water Board’s Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment (GAMA) Program has added data from hydraulically fractured oil and gas production wells (DOGGR) and from US Geological Survey National Water Information System (USGS NWIS) to the publicly-accessible GeoTracker GAMA groundwater information system. The California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) has shared their available hydraulic […]
Read MoreActions to Support CEQA Under Attack
Hello CEQA Works Coalition: Campaign update: March 8 Activity continues both in Sacramento and around the state in the battle of protecting the core principles of the California Environmental Quality Act. The biggest news of the week is the appointment of Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) as the new chair of the Senate Environmental Quality […]
Read MoreWB Notice for New Adoption of Instream Flow Policy
To All, Due to the Living Rivers Council lawsuit, the Water Board had to revisit the Instream Flow Policy as a result of AB2121 and adopt more appropriate policy in accordance to court directions. The public comment on this is due April 8. Larry Coastal streams from the Mattole River to San Francisco and coastal […]
Read MoreAction: Fracking Comment Letter
To All, Hi, So we know the copious amounts of methane being released, the carcinogenic chemicals that are being used and the enormous amounts of water being destroyed (that we need for agriculture) and now farcking waste is being shown to be radioactive and some is going to treatment plants that can’t take the radioactivity […]
Read MoreAction from CBD on Fracking in California
Fracking, a dangerous and rapidly spreading oil and gas drilling technique, already occurs in California. It poses grave risks to our water, air and wildlife. And with the largest shale oil reserves in the country, our state faces a looming fracking boom. Fracking emits methane — a highly potent greenhouse gas — and opens up new areas […]
Read MoreWorld Water Monitoring Challenge
Nearly 90,000 people have taken the World Water Monitoring Challenge this year. While this number is impressive, we know there are many more of you out there that still need to report. Please help us reach our goal of half a million people monitoring in 2012 by entering your data today www.monitorwater.org/memberlogin.aspx ! If you need […]
Read MoreClimate Vulnerability and Adaptation Study for California
This Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program white paper was released in July of this year and provides a legal analysis of barriers to adaptation for California’s water sector: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/ccelp/CEC.pdf ABSTRACT This project focused on the legal and institutional framework associated with California’s water rights allocation system, and identifies changes to that framework that would […]
Read MoreWells, Groundwater Pumping, and Streamflow
Colleagues, We wanted to make you aware of the electronic release of USGS Circular 1376, “Streamflow depletion by wells– Understanding and managing the effects of groundwater pumping on streamflow,” by Paul Barlow and Stan Leake. The report may be downloaded at the following web site: http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1376/ <http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1376/> The report has been sent to the printer and […]
Read MoreWater Recommendations for the Next President
Peter H. Gleick, Pacific Institute Dear Mr. President, Congratulations on winning approval from the American people to serve as leader of the United States for the next four years. We know you have a lot on your plate. But among the issues that deserve prompt attention from you and senior members of your administration is […]
Read MoreTHE IMPROBABILITY OF WATER: AN INTRODUCTION TO WATERSHEDS
To All, AUGUST 29: “THE IMPROBABILITY OF WATER: AN INTRODUCTION TO WATERSHEDS” Speaker: Dr. Claudia Luke, Director of SSU’s Field Station & Nature Preserves Let go of your preconceptions of water and explore interactions and role of this ubiquitous substance in your daily life. Dr. Luke takes us on a one-hour tour of water — […]
Read MoreLECTURE SERIES — “SUSTAINABILITY IN MY WORLD”
To all, LECTURE SERIES — “SUSTAINABILITY IN MY WORLD” All lectures are free and open to the public. Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 pm Warren Auditorium (Ives 101) The lecture series explores wide-ranging issues of environmental sustainability through specific issues in the Russian River watershed. Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, this lecture […]
Read MoreRegarding PD Story on Frost Regs Ruling
Brett – thanks for the lead. I just saw the Ukiah DJ story (reprinted below). You should also contact Barbara Evoy at the SWRCB for her comments on this ruling. Who is doing the story for the PD? General comments, on background: (my comments for publication follow below): I will read the ruling and have […]
Read MoreStop Natural Gas, Oil and Mineral Fracking Now !
Dear Congressman Guinta, Bass and Senators Ayotte and Shaheen, As a constituent in New Hampshire, I request that you introduce legislation that will provide a federal ban on hydraulic fracturing for oil, natural gas and mineral mining. As a scientist working in the interest of public health and the environment, I am concerned with the […]
Read MoreA Stormwater and Roofwater Catchment Workshop
To All, Here is an announcement for an important workshop opportunity: WISE WATER MANAGEMENT (August ~ A Stormwater and Roofwater Catchment Workshop Offered: Sunday, August 5, 2012 Time: Begins at 10 am and ends at 1 pm Instructor: Brock Dolman Cost: $35 (no meal served) This 3 hour site tour of our Conservation Hydrology Demonstration […]
Read MoreDecision for Living Rivers Council vs. SWRCB
Chris, Good news! The court issued an order and proposed statement of decision partially granting the petition in Instream Flow. We won on the primary issue in the case — failure to analyze and disclose mitigation measures for groundwater impacts. The order directs the Board to vacate its approval of the Policy and to recirculate, at […]
Read MoreDecision for Living Rivers Council vs. SWRCB
Chris, Good news! The court issued an order and proposed statement of decision partially granting the petition in Instream Flow. We won on the primary issue in the case — failure to analyze and disclose mitigation measures for groundwater impacts. The order directs the Board to vacate its approval of the Policy and to recirculate, at […]
Read MoreWhy vineyards are extirpating our salmonids
Why vineyards are extirpating our salmonids. Jim Subject: Steelhead Trout Lose Out–Comments of Jim Doerksen in Opposition to the Response by the State Water Board, etc. The first item is a Press Release by U.C. Berkeley titled “Steelhead Trout Lose Out When Water is Low in Wine Country”. This press release is a synopsis of the attached second […]
Read MoreAction to Limit Fracking in California
To All, Fracking is the dangerous method of oil and gas drilling that’s causing poisoned water and air in Wyoming, earthquakes in Ohio, and tap water that can light on fire in Pennsylvania. It’s happening here in California, too! Yet we have no laws to ensure we are protected from fracking — and incredibly, state […]
Read MoreIn Response to “Steelhead Trout Lose Out…”
Steelhead Trout Lose Out (49-15-07) Comments of Jim Doerksen in Opposition to the Response by the SWRCB, etc. Robert. The first item is a Press Release by U.C. Berkeley titled “Steelhead Trout Lose Out When Water is Low in Wine Country”. This press release is a synopsis of the attached second item which is a […]
Read MoreFish and Game moving forward with frost protection
Fish and Game moving forward with frost protection Vineyard owners receive letters reminding them to comply despite court action By JUSTINE FREDERIKSEN Updated: 03/30/2012 PDT Though proposed frost protection regulations have been put on hold, landowners along the Russian River received letters from the California Department of Fish and Game reminding them of their need […]
Read MoreNews of Urgency for Planet Action Except in USA
(Try not to be discouraged please… please try to do a little bit more to help if you can manage it for Climate Resiliency or Recovery… I think we all find it hard at times… I certainly do. Courage… Let me know if I can be helpful please). Roni Thank you to Fred Krueger for […]
Read MoreComment Regarding Win for Salmon in 9th Circuit
Hurrah! Down with Westlands Water District! Jane
Read MoreA Report from the Soil and Water Conservation Society
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 water bodies and fisheries are the public’s business, the growers do not want the public […]
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