State Detects High Pesticide Residues at Smith River Estuary
Scientists at the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board have discovered significant pesticide contamination in a stream leading to the Smith River Estuary. (read more)


Re-Thinking Water: Water Day 2010

The lush and beautiful north coast of California is fortunate to enjoy an average annual rainfall of more than 60 inches. For all of our readers who live in the more arid or populated areas, you may be surprised to learn that the north coast doesn't have an abundance of water. In fact, our rivers and streams are drying up; fish are dying, and mandatory conservation measures have been imposed. For earth day 2010, one community member decided to make a difference. Here is her story. (read more)


Re-Thinking Water: An Introduction to Greywater

Any wastewater generated in the home, except water from toilets, is called greywater. Dish, shower, sink, and laundry greywater make up 50 to 80 percent of residential "wastewater." It's a shame to lose this precious resource when greywater can be reused for other purposes, especially landscape irrigation. (read more)


Take Action!: Reuse Water for the Benefit of Watersheds, Wildlife, and Communities
You can support water recycling in an effort to protect water quality and quantity. Send the California Department of Housing and Community Development a letter letting them know that you want the option of reusing graywater in a safe and economical way. (read more)


Introducing the Rogue Riverkeeper
For ten years, the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild)has been a leader in public lands and wildlife advocacy. Part of our success is based upon our readiness to strategically evaluate and adapt our approach to address the most pressing ecological issues. In 2008, we identified a big gap in aquatic advocacy; there is virtually no public oversight for the implementation of the Clean Water Act and its enforcement on the Rogue River. Several excellent entities monitor this area and provide the area with environmental education and fish passage advocacy. However, in the absence of vigilant public oversight, the government has done little to enforce vital water laws. We saw the need, and we took action. (read more)


Imperiled Water
In an age when man has forgotten his origins and is blind even to his most essential needs for survival, water along with other resources has become the victim of his indifference.--Rachel Carson (read more)


Humboldt Baykeeper Celebrates First Year as Bay Advocate
Humboldt Bay is California's second largest natural bay. This picturesque Bay exhibits the richness of an ecologically diverse estuary, while offering a variety of recreational activities such as kayaking, sailing, sport fishing, bird watching, and hiking. Humboldt Bay also boasts a vibrant fishing culture. Commercial fishing in and around the Bay is a significant part of the local economy, and emblematic of the region's cultural heritage. Humboldt Bay has a productive commercial salmon, albacore, and Dungeness crab fishing fleet, and also produces 90% of the oysters harvested in California. (read more)


Klamath Restoration Council: Committed To Fixing The World
Klamath Restoration Council's mission is to restore and protect the uniquely diverse ecosystem and natural resources of the entire Klamath River watershed. We believe this will be accomplished with actions and legislation that integrate sound and proven techniques based on tribal knowledge, local experience and the best of Western science. (read more)