Denver Post Perspective - October 26, 2008 Gretchen Bergen is a freelance writer and independent public information consultant. Grand County is one of her clients. She was also a 2006 Colorado Voices columnist.
Environmental groups blast SDS review
By CHRIS WOODKATHE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
n a 27-page comment made available by the groups to The Pueblo Chieftain, the Rocky Mountain Environmental and Labor Coalition and the Sierra Club blast the supplemental report for ignoring key environmental concerns they brought up relating to the draft EIS.
http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2008/11/27/news/local/doc492e663f000ca163049607.txt
Seawater Farming: A Solution for Rising Sea Levels, Food and Fuel Crises?
From Celsias - a website that "is all about doing practical things to combat climate change"
At Eritrea, workers planted the powerhouse halophyte salicornia, also known as sea asparagus. This salt-loving succulent is a potential food source and an oil seed crop that can also provide a cooking oil, high-protein meal, and biofuel.http://www.celsias.com/article/seawater-farming-solution-rising-sea-levels-food-a/
So Simple It’s Brilliant: A Machine that Makes Drinking Water from Air
Discover Online
At a time when only one in six people on the planet have access to water and bottled water is not always the most practical (or environmentally sound) option, inventors are busy trying to turn just about anything into water.
One last plea from Jon Harp of Conejos River Anglers
.... each of you that fish this river and care about its future, make a donation to the Conejos Habitat Project! It is tax deductable and will make a huge difference in the future of the river. Send checks to Trout Unlimited c/o Conejos Habitat Project, P.O. Box 503, Alamosa, CO 81101
Our View: The next phase of the salmon debate begins with hope
Idaho Statesman Editorial - 11/23/08
This month's elections finally offer a glimmer of optimism to anyone passionate about saving Idaho's wild salmon. Considering the continued plight of the salmon - and the political gridlock at the root of their peril - it feels good to feel hopeful.
NOVEMBER 11, 2008 New Administration Would Risk Backlash With Gas-Drilling Reversal
Wall St. Journal - by Ben Casselman
Sunday, John Podesta, who is helping to lead Mr. Obama's transition team, singled out the Utah leases as one decision the Obama administration might try to reverse. "They want to have oil and gas drilling in some of the most sensitive, fragile lands in Utah that they're going to try to do right as they [are] walking out the door. I think that's a mistake," Mr. Podesta said on "Fox News Sunday."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122636586468315907.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Waterless Urinals Saving Thousands of Gallons of Water
From KKTV.com Reporter: Rosie Barresi
The owners say they'll be saving 40,000 gallons of water a year with the waterless urinals, but they cost more than $4,000 compared to just a few hundred dollars for a regular urinal.
One of the owners of the Trinity Brewing Company, Jason Yester, says it's people, planet then profit. "Planet we think is extremely important," said Yester.
GarCo gas drilling contaminating water supply, geology expert says
Grand Junction Sentinel -
SILT — A geological consultant says increased methane in domestic wells near natural gas development in Garfield County is part of a much larger problem of drilling-related water contamination that’s just starting to come to light.“The tip of the iceberg is emerging,” Geoffrey Thyne told residents at a meeting in Silt on Thursday night.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2008/11/20/112108_3a_methane.html
City board OKs long-range water plan
Greeley Tribune Online
Officials say the plan helps ensure that Greeley will have a healthy and sufficient water supply in the future and continues the city’s 100-year history of water conservation. It outlines current programs that will save more than 3,000 acre-feet of water by 2030 through ongoing rebates, water-wise landscaping ordinances, system leakage reduction and regulatory measures, said Jon Monson, director of the water and sewer department.
