Friends of Sausal Creek Blog Comments http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog Promoting Watershed Awareness en Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:26:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.2.1 by: James Burns http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=50#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 20:55:59 -0700 666:50@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog When exotics are destroying biodiversity, we sometimes need to use the chemicals. Vegetation managers as a group, are becoming more aware of the need to use IPM strategies. When exotics are destroying biodiversity, we sometimes need to use the chemicals. Vegetation managers as a group, are becoming more aware of the need to use IPM strategies.

]]> by: James Burns http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=50#comments Tue, 13 May 2008 20:53:05 -0700 665:50@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog Sometimes the biodiversity issue has to win out over the toxics issue. If exotic vegetation wins the battle, as it is doing in several parts of the world, there will be nothing left worth saving. Vegetation management as a field is growing better at providing IPM based services as well. Sometimes the biodiversity issue has to win out over the toxics issue. If exotic vegetation wins the battle, as it is doing in several parts of the world, there will be nothing left worth saving. Vegetation management as a field is growing better at providing IPM based services as well.

]]> by: Susan Schwartz http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=85#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:33:48 -0700 72:85@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog Karen, it is in the Sausal Creek watershed on the grounds of the Salem Lutheran Home at 2361 E 29th St. and adjacent yards at the end of Inyo Street. I believe there is another infestation nearby and will find the address. The home has contacted me and I will get back to them. Neighbors on Inyo are concerned and willing to help. This will require removal of several trees and a hedge, plus continued monitoring. I also will contact EB MUD and City of Oakland (nearby Central Reservoir & Cedntral Recreation Area need to be checked carefully). FOSC probably should do the same. Alameda County authorities, I understand, have known about an infestation for some time but have done nothing because they are awaiting or hoping for funding. This is quite different from our experience with Contra Costa County, which acted immediately. You probably should contact the state as well; they helped with removal on Cerrito Creek. More later, plus photos, in an email. Karen, it is in the Sausal Creek watershed on the grounds of the Salem Lutheran Home at 2361 E 29th St. and adjacent yards at the end of Inyo Street. I believe there is another infestation nearby and will find the address. The home has contacted me and I will get back to them. Neighbors on Inyo are concerned and willing to help. This will require removal of several trees and a hedge, plus continued monitoring. I also will contact EB MUD and City of Oakland (nearby Central Reservoir & Cedntral Recreation Area need to be checked carefully). FOSC probably should do the same. Alameda County authorities, I understand, have known about an infestation for some time but have done nothing because they are awaiting or hoping for funding. This is quite different from our experience with Contra Costa County, which acted immediately. You probably should contact the state as well; they helped with removal on Cerrito Creek. More later, plus photos, in an email.

]]> by: SAMMY http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=73#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:03:35 -0700 66:73@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog WAL-MART STORES ARE NOW OFFERING SANDBAGS IN THEIR STORES IN CASE ANYONE IS IN NEED OF THEM. WAL-MART STORES ARE NOW OFFERING SANDBAGS IN THEIR STORES IN CASE ANYONE IS IN NEED OF THEM.

]]> by: Karen Paulsell http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=62#comments Wed, 10 May 2006 07:46:48 -0700 51:62@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog It’s Oenanthe sarmentosa Sorry we didn’t get everything tagged! It’s Oenanthe sarmentosa

Sorry we didn’t get everything tagged!

]]> by: Hilliary http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=62#comments Tue, 09 May 2006 21:45:49 -0700 50:62@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog does anyone know the scientific name for creek parsley? I just bought one of these plants at the plant sale on may 7 and neglected to write down the scientific name. thanks! does anyone know the scientific name for creek parsley? I just bought one of these plants at the plant sale on may 7 and neglected to write down the scientific name. thanks!

]]> by: XYQ http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=80#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2006 10:03:04 -0700 46:80@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog WOW REALLY COOL!!! Go Sausal Creek Watershed!! xyq WOW REALLY COOL!!!

Go Sausal Creek Watershed!!
xyq

]]> by: Karen Paulsell http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=50#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:45:50 -0800 20:50@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog Here is a list of improvements that FOSC would like to see in the resolution: During drafting the resolution, the clause that required an “integrated pest management plan” was changed to “integrated strategic vegetation management plan". This term is not defined in the resolution. I have interpreted the clause that requires herbicide use “in accordance with…a strategic vegetation management plan” to mean that herbicide use cannot begin until the plan in finalized. However, others find the clause weak, and would like the resolution to clearly state that herbicide use cannot begin until the plan is completed. Review and input to the management plan: FoSC requests that the resolution specify that the draft plan be open for public review before being finalized. We would like the resolution to state that the “strategic vegetation management plan” should include specific requirements on the following: buffer zones around creeks and wetlands, explicit restrictions on the timing and environmental conditions allowable for herbicide application, restrictions in areas with special status (i.e., rare or endangered) species, and contingency for emergency spill response and accidents. The final clause indicates that the OFD must report herbicide use annually to the City Council. What if it is excessive – far more herbicide than reasonable, for the area or number of trees treated? Is this report open for public comment? Can the City Council immediately suspend or revoke the use of herbicide? We feel that this needs to be clarified. We definitely want to know that the program can be suspended if abuses, multiple accidents, or overuse are found. Alternatively, the resolution could include a “sunset clause” that ends the program after a specific number of years (3-5 years?) unless action is taken to continue it. Training: while the basic training in herbicide use is taken care of under state requirements, the actual implementation of a safe and effective IPM plan against woody species requires additional training. A good strategic vegetation management plan will spell out the timing, thresholds and techniques to be implemented. It is important that the resolution require applicators and the OFD personnel overseeing the application of herbicide receive additional training in the implementation of the plan. Here is a list of improvements that FOSC would like to see in the resolution:

During drafting the resolution, the clause that required an “integrated pest management plan” was changed to “integrated strategic vegetation management plan". This term is not defined in the resolution.

I have interpreted the clause that requires herbicide use “in accordance with…a strategic vegetation management plan” to mean that herbicide use cannot begin until the plan in finalized. However, others find the clause weak, and would like the resolution to clearly state that herbicide use cannot begin until the plan is completed.

Review and input to the management plan: FoSC requests that the resolution specify that the draft plan be open for public review before being finalized.

We would like the resolution to state that the “strategic vegetation management plan” should include specific requirements on the following: buffer zones around creeks and wetlands, explicit restrictions on the timing and environmental conditions allowable for herbicide application, restrictions in areas with special status (i.e., rare or endangered) species, and contingency for emergency spill response and accidents.

The final clause indicates that the OFD must report herbicide use annually to the City Council. What if it is excessive – far more herbicide than reasonable, for the area or number of trees treated? Is this report open for public comment? Can the City Council immediately suspend or revoke the use of herbicide? We feel that this needs to be clarified. We definitely want to know that the program can be suspended if abuses, multiple accidents, or overuse are found.

Alternatively, the resolution could include a “sunset clause” that ends the program after a specific number of years (3-5 years?) unless action is taken to continue it.

Training: while the basic training in herbicide use is taken care of under state requirements, the actual implementation of a safe and effective IPM plan against woody species requires additional training. A good strategic vegetation management plan will spell out the timing, thresholds and techniques to be implemented. It is important that the resolution require applicators and the OFD personnel overseeing the application of herbicide receive additional training in the implementation of the plan.

]]> by: RAUZON http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=21#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2004 13:26:17 -0700 6:21@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog I DID IT ALSO AND STRESSES QUAIL HABITAT CREATION AT CINDERELLA TRAIL, ALONG WITH BETTER BIKE CONTROL. I DID IT ALSO AND STRESSES QUAIL HABITAT CREATION AT CINDERELLA TRAIL, ALONG WITH BETTER BIKE CONTROL.

]]> by: smorgan http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog/index.php?p=21#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2004 21:55:13 -0700 5:21@http://www.sausalcreek.org/blog I did this and it was quite simple.. seems important.. so go do… I did this and it was quite simple.. seems important.. so go do…

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