http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/31/rebate-funds-run-out-water-saving-devices/
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Agribusiness: Defending Lorsban
A recent cycle of grants from the EPA was interested in establishing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for chlorpyrifos (Lorsban) and from a quick scan of the research, it seems that while human safety profiles are great, we have concerns with the much greater toxicity on fish and honeybee populations in areas with heavy use (alfalfa and almonds). Here is an article from the Western Farm Press in defense of Lorsban.
http://westernfarmpress.com/news/dow-lorsban-0126/
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
FW: A Golden Opportunity
The Pacific Ocean got a reprieve from the threat of industrial fish farming -- in part because of your strong and vocal opposition. Keeping up that pressure is essential. Act now to stop development of ocean fish farms and support greener jobs and more sustainable domestic seafood production!
Hubbs-Seaworld announced earlier this week that it will not move forward at this time with plans for an industrial ocean fish farm off the coast of Southern California. Hubbs is now waiting until national regulations for the industry are in place before starting up again. Act now to prevent streamlining of the process.
This is a critical moment, and Congress is playing a a critical role. Representative Lois Capps has been working on a bill to stop regional development of the ocean fish farming industry. This postponement by Hubbs offers Rep. Capps an opportunity to go a step further and to be visionary. Rep. Capps has the chance to design a truly sustainable and innovative plan for increasing U.S. fish production that promotes cleaner, greener technologies and moves away from industrial ocean fish farming.
Ask Representative Capps to support land-based re-circulating aquaculture systems instead of opening the door for industrial operations like Hubbs. Sign the petition to Rep. Capps today.
Thanks for all you do,
Christina Lizzi
Organizer, Fish Program
Food & Water Watch
Food & Water Watch is a non-profit organization working with grassroots organizations around the world to create an economically and environmentally viable future. Through research, public and policymaker education, media, and lobbying, we advocate policies that guarantee safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner and public, rather than private, control of water resources including oceans, rivers, and groundwater. The Food & Water Watch Fish Program specifically works to promote clean, green, safe seafood for consumers, while helping to protect the environment and coastal communities. For more information, visit www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
San Diego region ranked 6th worst toxic area in the country by Forbes Magazine
http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/02/toxic-cities-pollution-lifestyle-real-estat
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America's Most Toxic Cities
Francesca Levy, 11.02.09, 06:00 PM ESTPoor air quality, lack of clean water and a high rate of superfund sites make these metros most contaminated.
Metro Area | Number of Superfund sites in principal city | Number of facilities releasing toxic chemicals | Pounds of toxic chemicals released in area | Air Quality Ranking, 2007 | Overall Toxic Cities ranking (best to worst) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Paradise, NV Metro Area | 5 | 50 | 2,075,237 | 11 | 1 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA Metro Area | 13 | 55 | 659,865 | 14 | 2 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area | 11 | 160 | 2,082,462 | 3 | 3 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX Metro Area | 4 | 44 | 660,611 | 39 | 4 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metro Area | 12 | 135 | 4,225,497 | 16 | 5 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA Metro Area | 16 | 77 | 2,425,896 | 27 | 6 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro Area | 6 | 63 | 10,157,973 | 32 | 7 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA Metro Area | 17 | 81 | 417,505 | 33 | 8 |
| New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA Metro Area | 2 | 452 | 9,897,930 | 5 | 9 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metro Area | 33 | 203 | 3,067,616 | 1 | 9 |
| Providence-New Bedford-Fall River, RI-MA Metro Area | 4 | 179 | 2,898,776 | 30 | 11 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH Metro Area | 7 | 278 | 3,106,166 | 20 | 12 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area | 10 | 99 | 8,530,127 | 31 | 13 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO Metro Area | 26 | 105 | 4,880,332 | 18 | 14 |
| Columbus, OH Metro Area | 12 | 123 | 5,295,408 | 34 | 15 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Metro Area | 12 | 259 | 15,543,283 | 6 | 15 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA Metro Area | 10 | 127 | 6,145,119 | 34 | 15 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro Area | 33 | 98 | 17,927,627 | 7 | 18 |
| San Antonio, TX Metro Area | 17 | 75 | 5,449,175 | 36 | 19 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN Metro Area | 16 | 127 | 21,990,812 | 17 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh, PA Metro Area | 7 | 247 | 81,634,235 | 9 | 21 |
| Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN Metro Area | 15 | 235 | 22,901,153 | 13 | 22 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area | 42 | 81 | 2,368,807 | 40 | 23 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL Metro Area | 19 | 211 | 33,051,384 | 4 | 23 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area | 53 | 135 | 4,214,706 | 23 | 23 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area | 24 | 139 | 10,427,215 | 21 | 26 |
| Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC Metro Area | 18 | 132 | 15,267,370 | 25 | 27 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL Metro Area | 19 | 63 | 15,773,627 | 38 | 28 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI Metro Area | 15 | 243 | 11,442,042 | 29 | 29 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area | 34 | 332 | 6,605,651 | 15 | 30 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA Metro Area | 28 | 177 | 12,437,004 | 26 | 31 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD Metro Area | 37 | 99 | 29,793,565 | 24 | 32 |
| Jacksonville, FL Metro Area | 70 | 73 | 15,164,615 | 37 | 33 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA Metro Area | 99 | 480 | 10,391,461 | 7 | 34 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH Metro Area | 25 | 299 | 24,475,620 | 18 | 35 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metro Area | 86 | 341 | 24,693,320 | 11 | 36 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI Metro Area | 104 | 773 | 77,632,218 | 2 | 37 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX Metro Area | 50 | 432 | 88,754,384 | 10 | 37 |
| Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI Metro Area | 68 | 281 | 42,051,308 | 22 | 39 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA Metro Area | 58 | 277 | 41,502,855 | 28 | 40 |
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
VOTE online for Sempra Foundation $50K eco-bonus grant!
VOTE online for Sempra Foundation $50K eco-bonus grant!
Friends:
| Please take 30 seconds now to vote for a $50,000 Bonus Grant to be awarded to one of four local environmental organizations: Sempra Foundation has decided to allow the public to vote on which of those agencies might win an extra $50,000 bonus grant. Your vote will help determine which one of these four organizations will receive an additional $50,000 Bonus Grant! |
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD APPOINTS DAVID W. GIBSON AS NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARDAPPOINTS DAVID W. GIBSON AS NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2009
Contact: Lori Costa
858-467-2952
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
APPOINTS DAVID W. GIBSON AS NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board is pleased to
announce the appointment of David W. Gibson as its new Executive
Officer.
Employed by the San Diego Water Board since 2000, Mr. Gibson currently
serves as Branch Chief for the Water Quality Restoration and Standards
Branch. In this capacity, he oversees multiple programs, including
Water Quality Standards and Basin Planning, the development of Total
Maximum Daily Loads, Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment, and the
Compliance Assurance Unit.
Mr. Gibson brings 20 years of cumulative experience in public service
in leadership roles in water quality monitoring, management and
regulation to the position of Executive Officer, having served as a
watershed biologist with the City of San Diego and founding the San
Diego Stream Team prior to joining the San Diego Water Board. He is a
fifth generation San Diegan and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology from San Diego State University.
The San Diego Water Board considered a diverse and highly qualified
candidate pool before making the appointment. "Mr. Gibson has
demonstrated a deep understanding of the many critical and wide-ranging
issues facing the San Diego Region at this time. He possesses the
organizational, decision-making and consensus-building skills the San
Diego Water Board is looking for in an Executive Officer," said
Richard Wright, Chair of the Board.
Mr. Gibson will succeed John Robertus, who is retiring from the San
Diego Water Board after serving as its Executive Officer for 14 years.
Mr. Gibson will manage a staff of more than 70 employees. "At a time
when resources of all kinds are in short supply, the need to protect
water quality and ensure reliable supply has never been greater. The
challenges and complexity of water quality protection demands more than
ever our best efforts and creative solutions."
The Mission of State Water Board and nine Regional Water Quality
Control Boards is to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of
California's water resources and ensure their proper allocation and
efficient use for the benefit of present and future generations.
The San Diego Region includes 11 watersheds located in San Diego, Orange,
and Riverside counties extending from the crest of the Peninsular
Mountain Range to the sea. The region is home to 3.8 million people,
supports thousands of businesses, and hosts millions of visitors, and
yet retains some of the highest quality natural resources and biological
diversity in the state. The surface and ground waters in the San Diego
region support a variety of important beneficial uses, including: water
supply, recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, and habitat for fish and
wildlife.
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State Water Resources Control Board
Office of Public Affairs
Phone: 916.341.5254
Fax: 916.341.5252
Email: info@waterboards.ca.gov
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