Econews Report |
 The NEC radio show “Econews Report,” is back on the airwaves at 1:30 p.m. Thursdays on KHSU (90.5 FM) and KHSR (91.9 FM) and via streaming audio at www.khsu.org and was rebroadcast at 9:30 a.m. Fridays on KIDE (91.3 FM)! Our host is Greg King, and our goal, as always, is to keep you both informed and entertained.
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Click here to find articles about the controversy over creating a container port and re-establishing the railroad, the need for more water for salmon in our rivers, a victory for CATs (and the Eel River) and more!
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Dear Friends,
Join Greg King for the Econews Report at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, for an interview with
Richard Myers Yurok Tribal Council
Richard tells us about traveling with a contingent of Native Americans from the Klamath River to Omaha last week to confront the world's richest man, Warren Buffett, about the fish-killing dams owned by one of his subsidiaries, PacifiCorp. Richard also talks about growing up on the Klamath River sixty years ago. Econews Report May 8, 2008 1:30 p.m. KHSU/KHSR 90.5 Arcata-Eureka 91.9 Crescent City-Brookings 89.1 FM Ferndale-Fortuna 89.7 FM Garberville 99.7 FM Willow Creek
As always, a big thanks to Katie Whiteside for engineering the show. | |
Scientific Review of Proposed Klamath Basin Settlement
The NEC believes that the proposed settlement does not provide for enough water in the Klamath River to ensure the survival of fish.
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The Proposed Settlement
After many years of negotiations, a draft settlement document was created. The following links will lead you to
a summary of the document as well as
the complete draft.
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Scientific Peer Reviews of Flow Models Used in the Settlement
The NEC commissioned two studies by well-respected fisheries biologists. Our concern, which they showed to be valid, was that the settlement provide for the survival of fish as least as much as it provides water for farmers.
Click here to read the report done by McBain & Trush followed by their recommendations.
Kamman provided a second scientific opinion.
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California Streams Drying Up Due To Diversions - Your Help Is Needed!
California recently released a draft Policy for Maintaining Instream Flows in Northern California Coastal Streams.
Critics say that the policy is flawed.
Pat Higgins summarized the flaws in the policy. Click here to read the summary,
or click here to view a power point presentation that covers the main points of the policy, also put together by Pat Higgins.
Click here to read Robert Gearheart's report on the policy.
And if you would like some guidance in writing a letter, see Pat's sample letter here.
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A Huge THANK YOU! to All Our Auction Donors!
With over 300 items to chose from, ranging from art to food, entertainment, services of all sorts and special package getaways, our auction had something for everyone.
And this bounty was due to the talent, skill and generosity of more than 130 local individuals and businesses. Check here to see how many people you know who donated to our event!
And our sponsors also contributed by helping defray the costs of putting the event together. Our thanks go to:
Congressman Mike Thompson
Eureka Reporter
KHUM / KSLUG / The Point
Kokatat, Inc.
Arcata Community Recycling Center
Greg & Carol Conners
North Coast Cooperative
Hirsch Hubcaps
Humboldt Mortgage
North Group Sierra Club
Janelle Egger & Neil Palmer
Lucille Vineyard
Friends of Pat Wiggins
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Updated Tuesday, March 01, 2005 |
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