Hey David, In response to your email I was forwarded this attachment by someone in the water world up there as it pertains to some of the opinions of the Round Valley Indian Tribe. Thought you might find it of interest or maybe it is already on your radar? Brock “…Brock, I’ve attached the tribe’s […]
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Response to Governor’s Declaration of a State Drought
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 efficiencies and […]
Read MoreNorth Bay Water Recycling Program
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 should be covered in the […]
Read MoreScoping Meeting on North Bay Water Reuse, Petaluma
The special scoping session for our comments on the Notice of Preparation for the North Bay Water Reuse Program will be tomorrow: Wednesday, 8/6, 10am – 11.30am ESA Consultants Office (preparers of the EIR/EIS) 1425 N. McDowell Blvd, Suite 105 (Redwood Business Park) Petaluma, 94954 Phone: 707/ 795-0900 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=%221425+n.+mcdowell,+petaluma%22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.277203,-122.666345&spn=0.016104,0.026608&t=h&z=15 To All, This is our opportunity […]
Read MoreWant Fish? Workshop on Instream Flows–AB 2121
Want Fish? The State Water Resources Control Board next workshops on maintaining instream flows, draft policies for implementing AB2121 are here. Do not let this SWRCB public workshop on minimum instream flow draft policies (AB2121) be dominated by a massive turnout by the Farm Bureau, large water sellers, and Real Estate developers, as in the […]
Read MoreWater Board’s Workshops on Instream Flows–AB 2121
Want Fish? The State Water Resources Control Board next workshops on maintaining instream flows, draft policies for implementing AB2121 are here. Do not let this SWRCB public workshop on minimum instream flow draft policies (AB2121) be dominated by a massive turnout by the Farm Bureau, large water sellers, and Real Estate developers, as in the […]
Read MoreScoping Meeting for North Bay Reuse, Aug. 6, 10-11:30
Dear friends – The North Bay Water Reuse Authority has gone ahead and just released their Notice of Preparation for the NBay 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 should be covered in the Draft […]
Read MoreLetter to Editor Regarding Syar’s Permit Extension
FYI, Mining moonscape EDITOR: It’s wonderful to see The Press Democrat editorial get it right on an important Russian River issue (“Flashback”). Gravel mining below Healdsburg has removed millions of tons of gravel from the riparian corridor. Much of the middle reach of the river beyond a thin veil of vegetation has been reduced to […]
Read MorePhosphorous Nailed as Culprit U of A’s Schindler studied lake algae for 37 years
Ed Struzik, The Edmonton Journal 2008 EDMONTON – This is the time of year every cottage owner in Alberta both loves and loathes. The love affair is with the lakeside cabin that offers refuge from the hustle and bustle and incessant noise of city life. The loathing comes when the lake cottagers hope to swim […]
Read MoreRegarding the Syar Gravel Permit Extension
(Note: The decision on Syar’s permit extension before the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on June 10 was postponed until Tuesday, June 8, at 2:10 pm.) It will be very interesting to see today how the Board of Supervisors addresses the issues around the requested Syar gravel mining extension as it relates to water supply […]
Read MoreRegarding Water Supply from Lake Sonoma
Hi– Another issue, as Terry reminds us, is the siltation rate — how fast is the reservoir silting in?? And what is the rate of evaporation (going up with average temperatures). Jane Regarding the Water Supply Update from the City that said we have enough water to support continuing development, meaning, I guess Lake Sonoma. […]
Read MoreComments and Article on Governor’s Drought Plan
Since Ag is 80% of total water useage in the State, and domestic use is less than 10%: Out of 100 acre feet supply: A 10% savings on domestic use would yield a one acre foot saving A 20% savings on domestic use would yield a two acre foot saving Where with Ag use: A […]
Read MoreJudge Tells Regulators to Reconsider Klamath algae
By JEFF BARNARD / Associated Press 06/17/2008 A judge has ordered California water regulators to reconsider whether they have the power to regulate toxic algae coming from behind hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River. Indian tribes, salmon fishermen and the group Klamath Riverkeeper have been campaigning to force Portland-based utility PacifiCorp to remove the dams […]
Read MoreCA Court Sides With Tribes, Fishermen, Conservationists On Clean Water Case
Judge Orders CA Water Board to Reconsider Regulation of Toxic Waste in Klamath River PRESS ADVISORY June 16, 2008 Santa Rosa, CA – In a recent ruling that may have broad implications for dams throughout California, Superior Court Judge Elaine Rushing has invited the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board to exercise its congressionally […]
Read MoreComments on the Governor’s Water Plan
Since Ag is 80% of total water usage in the State, and domestic use is less than 10%: Out of 100 acre feet supply: A 10% savings on domestic use would yield a one acre foot saving. A 20% savings on domestic use would yield a two acre foot saving. Where with Ag use: A […]
Read MoreAction: Un-dam the Klamath!
Tell the Oregon Public Utilities Commission – Un-Dam the Klamath for Ratepayer Savings! Contact the Oregon PUC with talking points from the sample letter below: Public Utility Commission of Oregon 550 Capitol St NE #215 PO Box 2148 Salem OR 97308-2148 1-800-522-2404 puc.commission@state.or.us Sample letter: “Relicensing Pacific Power’s Klamath Hydroelectric project could cost ratepayers a […]
Read MoreLetter to Editor Responding to Press Democrat
Hi Alan– Yup, that article (Dryness Triggers Water Worries from Press Democrat) had many distortions! My aim was to get at the "single resource" theme in a few punchy sentences. Wonder if they’ll publish it. Jane I think the numbers they now show indicate only a 8% reduction in use – or – thereabouts Dear […]
Read MoreDiscussion on State Conservation of Water Rates
To All, I would like to clarify Brenda’s comments about contractors thinking 10% was too high – I was in the room and I would say that not all contractors said that. But we did express verbally that in general those of us who have really tried to cut back on water use per capita […]
Read MoreApplying the ‘Water Framework Directive’ to RR Watershed
I thought you might appreciate this. The DWR has been very supportive of the Russian River Watershed Council, and citing the European “Water Framework Directive” is an interesting approach. Have a wonderful spring weekend, Rue ————— Rue, In case you haven’t seen this, a March 2008 UCB paper on applying the European ‘Water Framework Directive’ […]
Read MoreAn Official Water Assessment for California
Hi there, I get these cheerful little tidbits from the State Dept. of Water Resources, and every so and again I forward them along. This one is of interest in it’s assessment of our annual water situation. Have a great spring weekend, Rue Water Supply Today’s May 1 snow survey measurement at Phillips along Highway […]
Read MoreComments for the Record on Water Board’s Flow Policy
Attached – CAG Draft Comments on SWRCB Flows policy Alan Levine Coast Action Group
Read MoreDry conditions in California reduce Sierra Nevada snowpack
By SAMANTHA YOUNG, Associated Press Writer May 1, 2008 The Sierra Nevada snowpack, a key source of California’s water supply, has fallen well below normal levels, state officials said Thursday, increasing the likelihood of water shortages this summer. Department of Water Resources scientists found snowpack water content averaging only 67 percent of normal throughout the […]
Read MoreEasy steps to Beat Water ‘Crisis’
California has enough water. Surprised? We hear endlessly about the “water crisis.” Politicians like Gov. Schwarzenegger and Sen. Feinstein are pushing to build more dams, at a cost of several billions dollars each. Even the Peripheral Canal has resurfaced as a solution to our crisis. But do we really need to pile on to the […]
Read MoreSWRCB Workshop on SCWA, Tuesday May 6
RE: SWRCB Workshop on SCWA, Tuesday May 6 Dear all – We do not yet have a timeline for when the SCWA report Workshop Item #10. Presentation by Sonoma County Water Agency providing comments and status reports on the Agency’s water development projects in the Russian River watershed. See also agenda items #6 Consideration of […]
Read MoreSC Water Agency at Water Board May 6–Information
Dear all – I think that it will be very important for as many people as possible to attend the SWRCB Board Workshop on SCWA’s activities in Sacramento on 5/6 Tuesday, inconvenient though that might be. SCWA will be there in force with a number of contractor/city council members who will speak as well to […]
Read MoreSCWA to Appear before Water Board May 6
Important: Status Report on SCWA’s Water Development Projects Tuesday, May 6. SWRCB Request to Sonoma County Water Agency to Appear before SWRCB, on 5-6-08 The letter from the State Water Resources Control Board requests the Water Agency to appear before them to talk about water management issues on the Russian River. It will be important […]
Read MoreGovernor’s Water Plan a Boost for Conservation
Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2008 Editorial Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger surprised many in 2006 by signing a bill to cap greenhouse gas emissions. Now he seems interested in pursuing a similar cap on practices that waste water. Schwarzenegger told legislators last month that, as part of a comprehensive water package, he wants a 20 percent reduction […]
Read MoreCalifornia Water Efficiency & Security Act of 2008
PLANNING AND CONSERVATION LEAGUE on AB 2153 (Krekorian) California requires a reliable water supply to sustain our population, accommodate our economic growth, and maintain our unique environment. Regions throughout the state are learning that their water supply reliability is threatened as climate change exacerbates the already critical problems affecting the Colorado River, the Bay Delta […]
Read MoreDraft EIR Hearing for SR’s Seasonal Storage Project (SSP)–4/17
Draft EIR public hearing for the Seasonal Storage Project (SSP) The Draft EIR public hearing for the Discharge Compliance Project was held on April 3, 2008. The Draft EIR public hearing for the Seasonal Storage Project (SSP) will be held on April 17, 2008 before the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) at 5:00 PM in […]
Read MoreSonoma County Decisions Made for Riparian 4-14 and 4-15
Hello all- PLEASE NOTE! IMPORTANT HEARINGS FOR THE FUTURE OF SONOMA COUNTY! The final round of deliberations on the County General Plan are continuing next week! I heard from Greg Carr that the Monday’s hearing on the General Plan will start at 1:00pm! On Monday, the Supervisors will cover Biotic Resources and Riparian Corridors first. […]
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