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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Laguna Docent Training Orientation and Informational Meeting
Laguna Docent Training Orientation and Informational Meeting Wednesday, February 29, 6-7:30pm Central Santa Rosa Library, corner of Third & E Street, Santa Rosa Take positive action for the environment, stay connected with younger generations, learn, have fun and make new friends! These are just some of the reasons to become a Laguna docent in 2012. […]
Read MoreRussian River Biological Opinion Hearing at SC Bd of Supes
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 playing it safe by keeping more water in the reservoirs for the time being. […]
Read MoreDrought year?
On the Garcia we are having trouble with poaching. Big time poaching – with fencing across the river to act as gill nets – with multiple locations along the river. Done at night. This can help ruin your coho run – especially during drought. Helpful insights on rainfall predictions and the role of predation in […]
Read MoreGlobal Forests Are Overlooked as Water Suppliers, Study Shows
ScienceDaily (Dec. 15, 2011) — The forests of the world supply a significant amount of moisture that creates rain. A new study published in Global Change Biology reveals how this important contribution of forests to the hydrologic cycle is often overlooked in water resource policy, such as that of the EU. The study, by David […]
Read MoreAction to Stop the Construction of the Peripheral Canal
To All, Assemblymember Alyson L. Huber (D-El Dorado Hills) has re-introduced legislation, A.B. 550, that would prohibit the construction of a peripheral canal around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta without a full fiscal analysis and a vote of the state legislature. “Please stand with me as I continue the fight to protect one of our […]
Read MoreFeinstein Earmark Quietly Paves Way for Easier Water Sales
All, Bad for streams and rivers! Once again big ag assumes ownership of public resources to line their pockets with liquid gold. This constitutes a trespass of public trust. Chris All, Yah, I saw the same item in the SF Chronicle. This is typical Feinstein politics. I consider her not as a Democrat, but […]
Read MoreTwo Very Different Gualala River Watershed Groups
Dear Friends of the Gualala River,People sometimes confuse Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) and Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) – two very different organizations. Here’s a comparison. Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) GRWC.info FoGR is a leader in environmental advocacy and action dedicated to protection and recovery […]
Read MoreLetter to Supervisor: Hobbs is Not One Bad Apple
October 27, 2011 Supervisor Efren Carrillo Board of Supervisors 575 Administration Dr. Rm. 100A Santa Rosa CA 95403 RE: Paul Hobbs, Henry Cornell, and the Public Trust Dear Efren, Many thanks for your recent candid and accurate public comments concerning Paul Hobbs’ desecration of Highway 116 corridor trees and beauty. To many Sonoma County residents, […]
Read MoreSummary of Online Stormwater Resources
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 events flows over land or impervious surfaces and does not percolate into the ground. As […]
Read MoreBrown signs human right to water bills
Brown signs human right to water bills By Dan Bacher Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 983, The Access to Safe Drinking Water Act, on October 7 as part of the Human Right to Water bill package backed by a broad coalition of environmental justice advocates. The Governor also signed three other bills in the […]
Read MoreFREE Harvest the Rain Talk in Windsor
FREE Harvest the Rain Talk featuring Nate Downey! Sponsored by the Town of Windsor Monday, October 10th, 7pm to 9pm Windsor Town Council Chambers (Building 400), 9291 Old Redwood Highway Registrations requested, please register online <http://www.dailyacts.org/component/content/article/389> atwww.dailyacts.org <http://www.dailyacts.org> Co-sponsored by Daily Acts and the Town of Windsor, and with an introduction by Brock Dolman from the […]
Read MoreRWB Requests Information for Developing Plan for Irrigated Lands
To All, This email is being sent on behalf of Catherine Kuhlman, Executive Officer of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board). Regional Water Board staff is developing a Water Quality Compliance Program for Discharges from Irrigated Lands in the North Coast Region (Program). More information on the Program is available online […]
Read MoreA Comparison of Two Different Gualala Watershed Groups
To All, A comparison of Friends of the Gualala River and Gualala River Watershed Council Two very different organizations Friends of the Gualala River (FoGR) GualalaRiver.org Gualala River Watershed Council (GRWC) GRWC.info FoGR is a leader in environmental advocacy and action dedicated to protection and recovery of the Gualala River and its watershed, defending against threats like: • industrial water diversion and […]
Read MoreAppeal by Environmental Water Caucus
Hi Alan: I’m writing to personally urge you join the Environmental Water Caucus’ detailed comments to the fifth draft of their Delta Plan. This Plan, mandated by the State Legislature, will affect virtually every citizen and largely shape the water landscape in California for decades to come. It will guide the path to restoring one […]
Read MoreU.S. EPA announcement on protecting America’s waters
Today, the U.S. EPA, along with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and other Federal agencies, will make an important announcement on Protecting of America’s Waters – one of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s seven priorities. You are invited to participate in a briefing and conference call to discuss this announcement. What: U.S. EPA announcement on […]
Read MoreGrapevines or Redwoods?
I thought you might be interested. Now there are blogs discussing western Sonoma County in the LA Times. Have a glorious summer week, Rue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2011/08/grapevines-or-redwoods.html Daily Dish The inside scoop on food in Los Angeles Grapevines or redwoods? Sonoma County may have to choose August 25, 2011 | 10:31 am The Pacific coast of […]
Read MoreFracking and Water
Hi All, I am sure you have noticed alot of commercials on TV telling us how great the natural gas companies are. They are on a campaign to obscure the facts of how destructive this practice is. The shale extends from Monterrey to LA. A Federal judge in Wyoming (I sent this out last week) […]
Read MoreIn Response to BLM’s Leasing of 2,600 Acres in CA for Fracking
Hi all– I want to note that the rocks in these areas are known to have been petroleum source rocks, but they have never been heavily exploited for oil or gas production. This means that petroleum formed in the rocks but apparently migrated elsewhere, perhaps during recent events of faulting and folding. This means that […]
Read MoreWater Conservation Workshop in Forestville, Saturday, July 23
The Russian River County Water District is presenting a Water Conservation Workshop Free to all at Odd Fellows Hall, Forestville (corner of Main & Covey) Date & Time: Sat., July 23, 2011 – 10AM – 12 Noon The Seven Wonders of Water Conservation Topics will include: Why water is a vital, limited resource to be valued and […]
Read MoreAction on a Bill Curbing Impacts from Natural Gas Fracking
Jane and All, I will wait then to write the letter of support but really we must do something here and even if we just get basics on the book, it can be strengthened with litigation or amendment. I have pasted below the “fact sheet” his office sent me. Keep in mind that 1-5 million gallons […]
Read MoreComment on Groundwater Deplection Detected From Space
Some great research and data is evolving on mapping groundwater depletion. Unfortunately, ACWA’s (Assoc. of Calif. Water Agencies) response to groundwater depletion is totally misguided – ‘if you look too closely at it, someone will want to regulate it. In the meantime, let’s pump like there’s no tomorrow.’ I suspect that a similar response would […]
Read MorePublic Workshop on Water Diversion Measurement
PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON WATER DIVERSION MEASUREMENT Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cal/EPA Building – Coastal Hearing Room 1001 I Street, Second Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 This workshop will be informal. While a quorum of the State Water Board may be present, the State Water Board will not take formal action at this […]
Read MoreNews Blackout on Clearing Redwoods for Vineyards
I thought I would share a letter sent to the Press Democrat who blatantly had a story blackout on a crucial issue for Sonoma County–clearcutting hundreds of acres of redwoods to put in more grapes for wine making while the rest of the state and country had the story covered. Shameless. –Larry Dear Editor: Newspapers […]
Read MoreStatement on Hobbs’ Clearcutting for Vineyards
To All, Here is a statement made by John Roberts to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on June 6 regarding the activities of Paul Hobbs to convert forest to vineyards in the county. Good Afternoon. I’m John Roberts. I have lived out Green Valley Rd. for forty years and am a board member of […]
Read MoreStatement on Hobbs’ Clearcutting for Vineyards
To All, Here is a statement made by John Roberts to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on June 6 regarding the activities of Paul Hobbs to convert forest to vineyards in the county. Good Afternoon. I’m John Roberts. I have lived out Green Valley Rd. for forty years and am a board member of […]
Read MoreAsk Governor Brown to Save CEQA from GOP 5
Ask Governor Brown to Save CEQA from GOP 5 Five Republican state senators are holding Governor Jerry Brown hostage. The GOP solons say they will not vote for the budget unless Brown guts the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The GOP 5, as they dubbed themselves in a letter to Brown, are Sam Blakeslee, San Luis […]
Read MoreA List of Resources on Water and Fish
Friends: Attached is the file of newsclips, announcements, releases and other information, gathered from last weekend and Monday, for e-filing and future reference. Attached as well is a pdf of the letter sent by fishing groups opposing HR 1837 (also see #8 below). Some items to note in the 30 May include: 1) A Diana […]
Read MoreRAINWATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 4, 2011 9am – 1pm, $25 per person Please bring your own lunch. Sunrise Ridge Gardens, Occidental, CA Instructor Jeffrey Adams is owner of Terrasophia, an ecological design consulting and education company, was Water Sustainability Coordinator at the Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN) during a year-long Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Program in Marin County, and is residential […]
Read MoreLetter to Supervisor Carrillo on Hobbs’ Clearcuts
Dear Mr Carrillo, As a 40 year resident, landowner and voter in Sonoma County I am deeply disturbed at the recent destruction of trees by Mr Paul Hobbs and his associates in the Highway 116 corridor. His actions show that he has little respect for the well-being of our landscape and water supply, the opinions […]
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