Greetings, This email is to inform you on the status of the Elk River Sediment TMDL being developed by staff of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Regional Water Board staff has released the preliminary review draft of the Elk River TMDL Sediment Source Analysis for the Upper Elk River (Chapter 3 of […]
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Final Ruling on our Scott/Shasta Rivers ITP Lawsuit
Colleagues, Attached are a final ruling on our Scott/Shasta Rivers ITP lawsuit and a press release about the ruling. Please circulate as you see fit and let me know if you have any questions. We have a lot of work to do still in the Scott and Shasta Rivers of Northern California, but this judgement […]
Read MoreRovics’ New Song on Fracking (Natural Gas Mining)
Hi folks, Hope you’re not tired of hearing from me, but when I make a new song I figure it’s worth sending out to everybody… This one is an evil practice known as hydraulic fracturing, which is ruining lives, land and water (not to mention a lot of private property) throughout the US and Canada, […]
Read MoreAmoebas in Drinking Water
a Double Threat Analysis reveals widespread, hidden contamination by the sometimes lethal parasites Amoebas – blob-shaped microbes linked to several deadly diseases – contaminate drinking-water systems around the world, according to a new analysis. The study finds that amoebas are appearing often enough in water supplies and even in treated tap water to be considered […]
Read MoreINEFFICIENT WATER USE IS UNREASONABLE WATER USE
To All, “DELTA WATERMASTER SAYS INEFFICIENT WATER USE IS UNREASONABLE WATER USE” On Wednesday Delta Watermaster Craig Wilson presented a report to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) suggesting it should flex its power to enforce California’s Reasonable Use Doctrine more broadly across the state. Wilson specifically referenced a clause in the doctrine which […]
Read MoreThe State of the Beaver 2011 Conference-Feb. 2, 3, 4
Hey Pro-Beaver = Pro-Salmon folks in CA, For those of you wishing to help bring back the beaver into a fully participatory role in our watershed health and salmonid recovery efforts – this conference looks really cool. Bring Back the Beaver – Good for Fish – Good for Birds – Good for Water – Good […]
Read More97% Decline in Salmon and Agribusiness
California’s fall salmon run has declined 97% since 2002, according to a front page article in today’s San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the “Salmon Summit” happening today in Half Moon Bay. Meanwhile the Sonoma County wine industry complains about the State Water Control Board’s proposed regulations to protect the salmon and pressures the Board of […]
Read MoreWater Resources of the U.S.—National Water Information System (NWIS) Mapper
Here is a link to get water resources anywhere in the United States–the National Water Information System Mapper: –Larry http://wdr.water.usgs.gov/nwisgmap/
Read MoreSanta Rosa Plain Groundwater Basin Planning Workshop Nov. 17
Santa Rosa Plain Groundwater Basin Planning Workshop November 17 About the Workshop The Sierra Club, Sonoma County Water Coalition and League of Women Voters are sponsoring a workshop to inform interested parties about groundwater planning currently under consideration. Workshop Date and Location The workshop will be held on November 17, 2010, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. located […]
Read MoreUrban Water Management Plan Session for Santa Rosa–Nov. 8
At 2:30 there will be a study session addressing the preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan, a state-required document that includes demand projections. How much water will Santa Rosa officially request for future growth? This will take place in the SR City Council Chambers on Tues. Nov. 9th. Brenda
Read MoreIf the Water Looks and Smells Bad, It May Be Toxic
Earthy or musty odors, along with visual evidence of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, may serve as a warning that harmful cyanotoxins are present in lakes or reservoirs. In a newly published USGS study of cyanobacterial blooms in Midwest lakes, taste-and-odor compounds were found almost every time cyanotoxins were found, indicating odor may serve […]
Read MoreScoping Meetings on Russian River Fish Flows
Good afternoon, Three scoping meetings have been scheduled to obtain public comment on the proposed project and subjects that should be evaluated in the draft EIR on Russian River Fish Flows: · Thursday, November 4th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monte Rio Community Center, 20488 Highway 116, Monte Rio · Monday, November 8th, 6:00 p.m. […]
Read MoreKLAMATH RIVER WATER QUALITY STANDARDS APPROVED
The RB is already working on it – and a Dairy WDR and Waiver too. Hi all,I have heard it said for many years by a number of folks, including staff with the NCRWQCB, that after the Klamath TMDL is done, the Russian TMDL is next. Anyone have the latest heads up on this reality […]
Read MoreRussian River Riverfest this Saturday, Sept. 25th
The Riverfest is right around the corner and we hope to see many of you there. We’ll gather on the banks of the River at Burke’s Canoe Trips on Saturday, September 25th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for our annual fun fest. Come enjoy a great gourmet dinner, organic wine & beer tasting & local musicians as […]
Read MoreRUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION Meeting
RUSSIAN RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Member Agencies: Cities of Cloverdale, Cotati, Healdsburg, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Ukiah, Windsor, County of Sonoma, SCWA. September 23^rd , 2010, 9:00 AM Windsor Town Council Chambers 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Windsor, CA 95492 AGENDA 1. *Call to Order and Introductions* 2. *Approval of the […]
Read MoreSonoma County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday at the BOS: SPECIAL DISTRICTS REGULAR CALENDARSONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY23. Water Supply Strategies Action Plana. Consider staff presentation and public input on the draft Water Supply Strategies Action Planb. Approve the Water Supply Strategies and direct the General Manager to complete the Water Supply Strategies Action Plan, incorporating any changes requested by the Board. Also […]
Read MoreAction: Parde Reservoir on Mokelumne River
Hi, my name is Matt Turner. I’m running for the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Board of Directors. EBMUD is planning on raising Pardee Reservoir on the Mokelumne River. This would flood several miles of Wild and Scenic eligible river. Many other environmental organizations are opposed to this, the Foothill Conservancy, Ebbetts Pass Forest Watch, […]
Read MoreMeeting: Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region
SWRCB_09072010_BoardMeetingAgenda Attached is the agenda for the State Water Resources Control Board September 7, 2010 Board Meeting. At this meeting the State Water Resources Control Board will consider a proposed Resolution approving amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the North Coast Region (Basin Plan) to establish: (1) site specific water quality objectives for […]
Read MoreSupport Senate Bill 565 on Water Diversions
Please call Assemblymembers Wes Chesbro and Noreen Evans and ask them to support Senate Bill 565 by Senator Fran Pavley on the Assembly floor this week. SB 565 would:• Provide the State Water Resources Control Board with adequate authority to investigate and stop unlawful diversions of water; • Modernize the penalties for unlawful use and […]
Read MoreProposal for Quantifying and Evaluating Water Management Responses
The Water Plan team will be holding a meeting of the Statewide Water Analysis Network (SWAN) on Aug.19 when it will present a technical proposal for quantifying and evaluating water management responses for Update 2013. SWAN serves as the technical advisory group for the Water Plan. August 19, 2010, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Statewide […]
Read MoreDrought Contingency Plan Workshop Aug. 10
DWR will hold a workshop Aug. 10 about a just-releasd draft Drought Contingency Plan. The workshop will be held in Sacramento at CalEPA, Klamath Training Room. http://www.waterplan.water.ca.gov/docs/meeting_materials/drought/2010.08.10/CA_Drought_Contingency_Plan-Public_Review_Draft-081010.pdf
Read MoreWater quality and dairies. Hearing July 20
Water quality and dairies. Hearing July 20. http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/northcoast/water_issues/programs/dairies/ Stephen
Read MorePros & Cons of November California Water Bond
Save the Date! Monday, June 28, 2010, 10 am – 12:30 pm Meeting Location: State Coastal Conservancy, 11th floor conference room, 1330 Broadway at 13th Street, downtown Oakland Pros & Cons of November 2010 California Water Bond Two analysts and two advocates discuss the water bond measure Lucy Allen, Research Analyst Pacific Institute Darla Guenzler, […]
Read MoreProtest Mountaintop Mining!
Voice Your Support for EPA’s Proposed Veto of the Largest Mountaintop Mine in Appalachia! CWN strongly supports EPA’s move to veto the permit for the largest proposed mountaintop removal mine in Appalachia. Unfortunately the mining industry is already attacking EPA’s proposed determination, calling the move “unprecedented, unjustified and underserved.” Nothing could be further from the […]
Read MoreSWRCB Denies Legal Appeal to Save Eel River Salmon
So what is next ????????? David State Water Resources Control Board Denies Legal Appeal for Life-line of Water to Save Eel River Salmon SAUSALITO, Calif., May 4 — Friends of the Eel River (FOER) announced today that the State of California Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), rejected the organization’s petition to increase water flows on […]
Read MoreControversy Over State Senator Thompson and Saving Salmon
To All, Below is a letter of Sate Senator Mike Thompson: Dear Mike, We do appreciate efforts that you have made finding money for salmon restoration projects. However! Salmon can not survive without water. Your interference with process in the State of California (AB 2121) and with NMFS attempts to secure flows in Northern California […]
Read MoreOutcomes of No. Cal. Instream Flows Hearing
To All, This is a short update on the outcome of the AB – 2121 hearing As it stands there were substantitive changes to the language – from just prior to the hearing and from the hearing itself – that were improvements on issues of our concern. This changes are now on the State Board […]
Read MoreRussian River/Mark West Creek Workshop Sunday, April 25
Restore North Coast Stream Flow Campaign Russian River/Mark West Creek Workshop Date: Sunday April 25, 2010-RSVP to (put the appropriate name in here for your PR) Time: 10:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M. Location: Alpine Hall, 5380 St. Helena Rd. Santa Rosa, Ca. or http://www.beautiful-events.com/mem/alpinehall.htm I. Welcome and Introduction-Watershed tour of Mark West Creek tributary to the […]
Read MoreClean Water Network Support Letter for Green Infrastructure–H.R. 4202
Clean Water Network Support Letter for Green Infrastructure–H.R. 4202 March 26th, 2010 Brought to you by Clean Water Network,the largest national coalition in the country working to protect ALL of the waters of the U.S., including the nation’s Great Waters, rivers, streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, coastal areas and wetlands. Today, the Clean Water Network submitted […]
Read MoreDiscussion on Diversion of Eel River Water to the Russian River
Dear folks: It seems that the task at hand for the Russian River watershed is the complex answer to a simple but vital core question: How would you manage the Russian River for sustainable health and restoration without any Eel River inflows? I’d really like to see the thinking heading in this direction, rather than hanging […]
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