Natural Resources and Science
Rep.Mike Thompson releases statement on Draft Overview Report on Klamath Dam Removal Studies
According to a press release from Representative Mike Thomspson’s Office, dated Jan. 24, 2012: Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today released the following statement on the Interior Department’s Draft Overview Report on Klamath Dam Removal Studies. Thompson is the sponsor of the H.R. 3398, the Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act. “The synthesis of studies released today…
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Local Wine Tasting audio and photos posted
Local wine tasting events took place this year on both Friday and Saturday, November 25 and 26, 2011, from 1 to 5 p.m. The tasings were open to the public and were held at Briceland Vineyards and the Whitethorn Winery. These tastings traditionally take place during the Spring and Fall seasons on Memorial Day and…
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Mattole Restoration Council workshop series audio available
On Friday Nov. 18 at the Beginnings in Briceland the Mattole Restoration Council (MRC) held its Annual Meeting of the Membership. The event started at 10 a.m. and began with introductions, a series of workshops and a roundtable conversation covering a number of issues of concern in the Mattole Watershed. The MRC website describes…
Read MoreVolunteers needed for BLM Trail Building Project
According to a BLM News Release, dated 9/28/11: Outdoor enthusiasts can celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping with trail building projects in the King Range National Conservation Area, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers will be treated to a barbecue lunch complete with vegetarian options as part of the event…
Read MoreCalif. legislation sets crab trap limits
According to information received by KMUD News: Governor Jerry Brown today signed major fisheries legislation by State Senator Noreen Evans (D- Santa Rosa) that will help ensure the economic and environmental sustainability of California’s Dungeness crab fishery. “It has been a long road getting here, but with the cooperation and close involvement of our fishermen…
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