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Forest Unlimited: Action Lodge by the River, Thurs. Mar 23, 1:40 pm. Supervisors’ Chambers, Santa Rosa

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 09:23
Forest Unlimited: Action Lodge by the River, Thurs. Mar 23, 1:40 pm. Supervisors’ Chambers, Santa Rosa [WWW would add that 224 acres across the River from this proposed project is due to be logged this spring as approved by CalFire).] Our lead on this issue, Kimberly, has an action you can take on protecting redwoods …

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For immediate release: Court Orders State Back to the Drawing Board on Cancer-Causing Pesticide

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 17:23
For immediate release: Court Orders State Back to the Drawing Board on Cancer-Causing Pesticide Draft regulation for fumigant 1,3-dichloropropene must protect farmworkers who labor near fields Oakland, CA – The Alameda County Superior Court ruled last week (attached) that a proposed regulation fails to protect farmworkers who labor near fumigated fields from harmful levels of …

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LINK to watch or participate in Winery Event vote March 14th, tuesday 935am

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 09:40
SCROLL DOWN FOR LINKS An Agenda for March 14, 2023 This is a simultaneous meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Sonoma County, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Board of Commissioners of the Community Development Commission, the Board of Directors of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space …

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Winery Event March 14th, 1pm. Supervisors Decide

Sat, 03/11/2023 - 17:52
We say to the supervisors: Did previous crops no longer producing profits get to divert revenue from local businesses? Protect our restaurants and other established business. No to the wine industry.    After the grapes are gone By DAVID KELLER September 2015 PD Article Link Our succession of boom crops in Sonoma County provides an interesting …

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WWW Letter to Coastal Commission

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 10:10
RE: Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan www.winewaterwatch.org March 7, 2023 Supervisor:  Susan.Gorin@sonoma-county.org; David.Rabbitt@sonoma-county.org; district3@sonoma-county.org; district4@sonoma-county.org; district5@sonoma-county.org California Coastal Commission: NorthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov Caryl.Hart@coastal.ca.gov RE: Adoption of Local Coastal Plan  Wine and Water Watch is a local organization of over 250 citizens concerned with over-development of the wine/tourism industry, promotion of ethical land use, climate change action, conservation of our water resources …

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COAST Under Attack: Last Chance to Save the Coast from Development

Mon, 03/06/2023 - 16:54
Last Chance to Save the Coast from Development Save the Sonoma Coast, a group of longtime coastal advocates: If you care about our Sonoma County coast, it’s time to communicate with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and the California Coastal Commission about proposed revisions to the Local Coastal Plan (LCP). Eight years of hundreds …

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New Report on Pesticides and Climate Change Reveals Threat of Vicious Cycle

Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:35
New Report on Pesticides and Climate Change Reveals Threat of Vicious Cycle | Pesticide Action Network (panna.org) For immediate release: January 17, 2023 (January 17, 2023) — Today, a new report analyzes how pesticide use fuels climate change and vice versa, raising risks to the environment, public health and food security. Developed by Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA), …

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Winery Event Ordinance Returns Yet Again to Sonoma Board of Supervisors

Sun, 03/05/2023 - 17:04
As many readers may recall, in December 2014 in response to community outcry, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to prepare options for updating policy on regulating winery events, particularly in the over-concentrated wine areas of Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Westside Road, either as a zoning amendment or local event guidelines. Finally, after …

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WWW Letter to BZA & Planning on Guernewood Park Resort

Wed, 03/01/2023 - 18:32
Wine & Water Watch calls out County, BZA on Redwood Decimating Project   winewaterwatch.org February 26, 2023 Sonoma County Supervisors Sonoma County Board of Zoning Adjustments 2550 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org    Georgia.McDaniel@sonoma-county.org  RE: Permit Sonoma File No. PLP18-0012; Located at 17155 Highway 116, Guerneville, APNs 072-130-005, -007 and -009; SCH Number 2021080556 Wine & Water Watch is …

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Just The Facts

Wed, 02/22/2023 - 14:00
Just The Facts Regulations protect public from corporate greed: Norfolk Southern Railway Had record revenue and operating income of $3.2 billion just in their 4th quarter which was a 13% increase in one year. Regulations cut in previous administration allowed them to reduce workforce by cutting almost 10,000 jobs, refused sick leave for employees. They …

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Preserve Rural Sonoma County: We can’t let them get away with this!

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 14:30
Our community is at risk.  In fact, our entire county is at risk. Last December, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors rejected established land use planning policies of urban centered growth, transportation-oriented development, wild lands protection, and prioritization of affordable housing in favor of a Specific Plan allowing for large scale commercial and hotel development …

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‘Lake Tahoe has a people problem’: how a resort town became unlivable

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 10:58
‘Lake Tahoe has a people problem’: how a resort town became unlivable’   The region’s popularity has seen a surge, sending real estate prices soaring and pushing locals out. by Dani Anguiano in Kings Beach ‘Lake Tahoe has a people problem’: how a resort town became unlivable | California | The Guardian Lake Tahoe has made Fodor’s …

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Guernewood Park Hotel: Comments due March 6th, 5pm

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 10:41
Guernewood Park Hotel: Comments end March 6th, 5pm Long stalled upscale 3 story resort project back again. Destruction of 76 coastal redwoods (90 to 120 feet high and best trees for carbon sequestration), no real plan for GHG issues from trees being destroyed and extra traffic, lack of affordable worker housing, fire evacuation safety issues, …

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California finally getting behind E Bikes

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 17:22
We all know traveling in the EU, a growing segment of the population has gone to electric scooters and E-bikes for transportation needs. It helps the planet realize climate goals, costs less, is easy to use and keeps the greedy oil companies out of the loop. Transportation costs for cars, insurance maintenance and gas can …

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2 free webinars on CA water issues Thursday Feb 9th 9 am – 12:15 pm

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 16:15
2 free webinars on CA water issues Thursday Feb 9th 9 am – 12:15 pm   PCL would like to extend an invitation to our partner organizations within the SRG to attend PCL’s annual California Environmental Assembly: Extreme Measures for Extreme Times zoom webinars at no cost. Please feel free to share this invite with …

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Ignoring science, California will let growers use even more of a cancer-causing pesticide banned in 34 countries

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 12:08
From Californians for Pesticide Reform: by Jane Sellen | Nov 16, 2022 | New draft regulation eliminates existing use cap, defies court order to protect farmworkers, and ignores OEHHA state scientists on cancer risk Sacramento,CA: Under a court-ordered deadline to regulate the use of the cancer-causing fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D, or Telone), the California Department …

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Stand With Ukraine—Yoga for Peace February 24

Tue, 01/24/2023 - 09:02
Members of Sova Yoga Sangha in Sebastopol have joined with Sebastopol World Friends for a benefit for the people of Ukraine. Sebastopol is a sister city of Chyhyryn, Ukraine. The war in Ukraine continues and we must not forget those who have shown such courageous spirit in the face of such horrendous conditions. What better …

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How Do Chemicals from Wildfires End Up in Water Supplies?

Sun, 01/22/2023 - 14:48
How Do Chemicals from Wildfires End Up in Water Supplies? https://www.govtech.com/em/safety/how-do-chemicals-from-wildfires-end-up-in-water-supplies The relatively new and potentially dangerous phenomenon of chemicals from wildfire smoke finding their way into water systems is occurring after ‘high severity’ fires, and scientists are just now learning about it.
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Are the lives of farmworkers worth 14 times less than other Californians?

Sun, 01/22/2023 - 14:39
Are the lives of farmworkers worth 14 times less than other Californians? For Immediate Release: January 17, 2023   Contacts:             Jane Sellen, 530-575-0332, jane@pesticidereform.org Angel Garcia, 559-667-2966, angel@pesticidereform.org  REPORT: Are the lives of farmworkers worth 14 times less than other Californians? The case of 1,3-D Farmworker communities call on the State to Rewrite Regulation of Cancer-Causing Pesticide that exceeds State risk levels …

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Lawsuit Challenges County’s rezoning for Sonoma Development Center

Sun, 01/22/2023 - 14:30
Precedent Setting Rezoning Being Challenged   PRSC: Greetings All, It’s been a while since We’ve been in touch and we wanted to bring you up to date on some news. Sonoma County Tomorrow, Inc, the fiscal sponsor of PRSC, SAFER, Wine Water Watch and Friends of SMART, and the non profit that Warren Watkins handed …

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