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Regulators to monitor Russian River frost diversions

Posted by: Maven on March 6, 2010 at 5:28 am

From the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:

“With bud break expected next week and the need for frost protection looming, state and federal regulators will be closely watching North Coast grapegrowers to make sure there is no repeat of previous fish kills.

The emphasis on enforcement is meant to avoid the fish-threatening drain on the Russian River that occurred in 2008 and 2009 when growers turned on their sprinklers to protect their vines as temperatures dropped below freezing.

“We have said that the Russian River would become one of the top priorities for enforcement,” said Bill Rukeyser, a state Water Resources Control Board spokesman. “It does not have to be an unauthorized diversion. Even if you have a valid permit, you don’t have the right to suck the river dry.” … “

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March 6, 2010 · Filed Under Northern California

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