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Indian Valley Record Wednesday, March 25, 2011 3A Public forum tonigllt on cloud-seeding M. Kate West Chester Editor chesternews@plumasnews.com The Almanor Basin Water- shed Advisory Committee (ABWAC) is hosting a com- munity forum tonight, May 25, on PG&E's cloud seeding operations in the Lake Almanor Basin. The forum will be held in the new Almanor Recreation Center, which is located at 450 Meadowbrook Loop, next to the Truman Collins Sports Complex. The forum is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and conclude by 8:30 p.m. The forum will be facili- tated by ABWAC chairman Ryan Burnett and watershed coordinator Emily Creeley. Creely has advised there will be a number of agency representatives on hand to respond to public questions and provide information regarding the practice and purpose of cloud seeding, the environment, public health, air quality and regulatory oversight. As of May 20, Creely said the confirmed forum speakers include Don Griffith, North American Weather Consultants, who will discuss cloud seeding, how it works and the studies behind cloud seeding. Speaker Byron Marler, PG&E meteorologist, will specifically discuss the Lake Almanor project operations. Creely said additional scientists are still being confirmed for attendance. In addition to the speakers, several experts in water quality and regulatory over- sight will be there to answer questions. It is anticipated that panel members will give an overview of their specific topics from 6 - 7 p.m. Follow- ing this portion of the forum, approximately one hour of time has been designated as a question-and-answer period. What is cloud seeding? Cloud seeding (also known. as weather modification) is an activity used to change the amount or type of precipita- tion that falls from clouds. Cloud seeding .has been practiced in California for more than 50 years. The practice is based on the dispersion of silver iodide as a seeding material. Typically, seeding "genera- tors" burn a solution contain- ing silver iodide dissolved in acetone. The burning process pro- duces a vapor of microscopic silver iodide particles (about 0.0001 millimeters in size), which then create additional ice crystals, then snow in winter clouds. Is cloud seeding harmful? Questions about potential unintended impacts from precipitation enhancement have been raised and addressed over the years. Congrdssman Wally Herger talks with local officials about the Catastrophic Wildfire Community Protection Act during a press conference Wednesday, May 18, at the home of Pete and Peggy Moak in Concow. County Supervisor Lori Simpson and Sustainable Forest Action Coalition repre- sentative Bill Wickman attended from Plumas County. Photo by Bill Husa/Chico Enterprise-Record HERGER. from page 1A said Butte County Supervisor Bill Connelly. "The U.S. Forest Service is hamstrung by environmental lawsuits." Before the 2008 fire in Concow, "we had a project in the works that could have possibly saved these homes," Connelly said. But, "through a simple lawsuit," the project was blocked. "Some group from Idaho" filed the suit, Herger said. Plumas County Supervisor Lori Simpson also expressed support for Herger's bill. She said steps taken under Herger's bill would "ensure the safety of our citizens" and also protect watersheds and wildlife from catastrophic wildfires. "I consider myself an environmentalist," said Brenda Rightmyer, a member of the Yankee Hill Fire Safe Council, which she described as a grassroots organization of residents. "I live here. I love the trees and appreciate the wildlife. I don't want to love the trees to death." Scott Abrams of the Plumas County Fire Safe Council said his group em- phasizes educating residents. "We talk about 'prepare, prepare, prepare,'" he said. "Unless people understand fires are a naturally occur- ring phenomenon, they stick their heads in the sand." RISK, from page 1A share buckets, feeders, tack, grooming equipment, towels, etc. among horses. When filling water buckets, make sure the end of the hose does not touch the water in the bucket in order to avoid contamination with infectious material that may be on the outside of the hose. Potential inanimate fomites such as buckets or tack, if used on more than.one horse, should be disinfected before use on another horse. Consider vaccinating at-risk healthy horses on the premis- es to which exposed horses are returning. Consult your veterinarian for vaccination recommendations. Source: UC Davis Department of Veterinary Medicine EHM, from page 1A Symptoms can range from respiratory illness to severe neurological disease. Signs may include a fever over 102 degrees F, lethargy, decreased appetite and neurological symptoms such as lack of coordination, hind limb weakness and inability to stand. The po.sitive confirmed cases are located in the following 11 counties: Amador (1), Glenn (2), Kern (2), Los Angeles (1), Marin (1), Napa'(1), Placer (3), Plumas Support the local economy/ (1), Shasta (1), Stanislaus (3), Ventura (1). Experts at UC are provid- ing information about the virus to horse, mule and don- key owners, veterinarians. and coordinators of equine events. Updates on the outbreak are available on the school's website at: v.etmed.ucdavis. edu/whatsnew/article. "We urge horse owners and coordinators of upcoming equine events to educate themselves on the virus and to exercise the utmost caution as they determine whether to participate in or host events that could increase their animals' expo- sure to this potentially life- threatening disease," said David Wilson, an equine veterinarian and director of UC Davis' William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Feather Publishing Manag- ing Editor Delaine Fragnoli contributed to this report. • .  • m_ SIH::g:),A (.ASCADI_ gggregnte & lisphnlt Produ(ts. In(. • i,,,, u ,,,, Serving Plumas, Lassen & Tehama Counties Locally owned and operated Asphalt ° Rock • Sand • Gravel Please call for material and placement pricing 530,258-4555 6600 Old Ski Rd., Chester CalTrans 109 Certified • Delivery Available Common concerns expressed are related to enhancing pre- cipitation in one area at the expense of areas downwind, and various long-term effects of the chemicals used to conduct cloud seeding, such as silver iodide. How is cloud seeding regulated? PG&E's cloud-seeding program is addressed in the Water Use and Quality Report from the 2105 license applica- tion, as well as from the final environmental impact statement. The license application includes a description of the regulatory regime, which in- cludes federal oversight by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), state oversight by the California Department of Water Resources (CDWR) and publicnotice, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for PG&E. SIMPSON, from page 1A Simpson noted in the resolu- tion that Plumas County is comprised of 70 percent federal forest lands. "As county officials, we are responsible for protecting the public and the safety of our citizens, their property, visitors, wildlife and natural resources from catastrophic wildfire," Simpson wrote. She said, "The forest lands in our county need a proac- tive, commonsense approach in getting the necessary fuel reduction work done in a more expedient manner." Simpson applauded Herger for "giving local governments a tool for getting the neces- sary work done." Plumas County also suffered economically during the 2008 fire season. Simpson said the fires hurt the county's tourism industry, which is a critical part of the local economy. At the federal level, NOAA is the regulating agency for Public Law 92-205 (Weather Modification Reporting ACt of 1972), which requires cloud-seeding sponsors to file periodic reports regarding their weather modification projects. For projects that operate on a long-term ongoing basis, the law requires an initial, interim and final report be issued each year. At the state level, CDWR ,is the oversight body and Section 410 of the Ca l ifornia State Water Code governs cloud-seeding projects in California. It requires sponsors of a cloud-seeding project to publish a notice of intent regarding the project every five years in local newspapers of the counties in which the seeding equipment is located and where seeding effects are expected to occur. The law also requires the sponsor to retain records regarding the cloud seeding activities. A Tribute to the Heroes of Memorial Day We proudly salute the brave men and women who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We pay our respects to America's fallen soldiers and we honor their memories with gratitude. 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