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"Moth Spraying Opponents March On Golden Gate Bridge" Foxreno.com

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE WALK March Images - May 31, 2008

We asked people why they were at the
march and here is what they said:


Dr. Haiden talks about the toxic spray.

Read her report

"The Light Brown Apple Moth Aerial Spray Campaign: The Health Hazards of Particles, Toxins, Inflammatory Cascades and Genomic Predisposition" - Dr. Ann M. Haiden, D.O,

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May 30, 2008

"State to discuss moth plan" in Sonoma.
An estimated 250 bright red twist ties in trees and bushes over every acre of the 15-mile quarantine zone.

The CDFA will hold a public information meeting in Monday, June 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Flowery Elementary School, 17600 Sonoma Highway.

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May 29, 2008

"The Light Brown Apple Moth Aerial Spray Campaign: The Health Hazards of Particles, Toxins, Inflammatory Cascades and Genomic Predisposition" - Dr. Ann M. Haiden, D.O, Read Report

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May 28, 2008
We can get the info to you, but it is with your help that we are able to get this info to the masses!

Is the CDFA above the law? Two courts ruled that the CDFA violated the law and that they must complete a full Environmental Impact Report- EIR before aerial spraying. Why are they still planning to spray on Aug 17?

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May 27, 2008

"10 Reasons to Oppose the LBAM Aerial Spray" - From Ingrid Taylar

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May 25, 2008

Draw the Line Benefit Concert
When: Sun, May 25, 5pm – 11pm
Where: 417 Alvarado Street Monterey, CA

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May 24, 2008

How many changes can you spot in the 5/2008 version compared to the 02/2008 version? CDFA Spray Plans 02/2008  CDFA Spray Plans 05/2008
Map of Aerial Spray Zones 02/2008     Map of Aerial Spray Zones 05/2008

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May 23, 2008
"The light brown apple month... is a major threat to California agriculture, state Sen. Abel Maldonado" Is this guy totally out of the loop? Maybe we need to educate him.

Attend the SF Board of Education Meeting: Support Resolution The San Francisco Board of Education is considering a resolution opposing aerial spraying at the last meeting before the summer. Tuesday May 27 at 6p.m.at Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room,
555 Franklin St, 1st Floor, San Francisco.

Exotic moth policy must change
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May 22, 2008

Breaking 10:40pm: Capitola City Council votes to create a resolution gainst the LBAM spray program.

Big Santa Cruz Forest Fire!
1400 evacuated 12 homes distroyed. 3000 acers already burned and up to 10,000 more acers could burn over night! A state of emergency has been declared. Track the Fire at http://www.ksbw.com/index.html

May 22 4-6 pm, 701 Ocean St, Rm.318A. 425-0401. Senator Simitian is having an Open House and Ice Cream Social today, at his S.Cruz district office.

CALL TO ACTION: May 22, 7 pm Capitola City Council, 420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA. All Capitola City Residents and Workers: Capitola City Council i s holding a public hearing on the LBAM.


Capitola City Council LBAM Information Packet


Santa Cruz City / County Court Case Admin Record

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USDA EA Public Comment Period is Due NOW!
Demand "they go beyond their inadequate EA/FONSI process, and do a full EIR, along with a full independent review of the entire program with special considerations for each special climate/ condition county.

San Jose to be sprayed with Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki - BT [comments should be received no later than May 23, 2008]
Sonoma to be sprayed with Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk) and/or LBAM-specific pheromone (treatment alternative). [comments should be received no later than May 30, 2008]
Pescadero California Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk) and/or LBAM-specific pheromone (treatment alternative)(June Treatment) [comment should be received no later than June 20, 2008]

Osama El-Lissy Director, USDA APHIS Emergency Management, 4700 River Rd. Unit 134 Riverdale, MD 20737. Phone 301 734-5459
EMAIL: Osama.A.El-Lissy@aphis.usda.gov

AND Send a copy to:
Ed Schafer, Secretary of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, DC 20250 email: AgSec@usda.gov

AND Send a copy to: eir@lbamspray.com

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USDA Aerial Application Manual

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Center for Plant Health Science and Technology CPHST Lab, Mission, Texas Lab "Developed a DNA-based method to identify immature LBAM in California "
Location: Edinburg, TX Phone: (956) 580-7301 Fax: (956) 580-7300 Contact: Paul Parker

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"Why the Schwarzenegger Administration is Wrong About Spraying Californians With Toxic Chemicals" By Robert Lieber, RN, Mayor City of Albany

"The Homeland Security Branch consists of three senior analysts tasked with coordinating and overseeing APHIS’"

Strategic Partnership Program Agroterrorism

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The USDA is looking for a new biochemical pesticide maker.
The Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Services plans on soliciting for and planning on awarding multiple indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts for light brown apple moth pheromone lures.
These four pages below make up a solicitation for bids to manufacture a new LBAM lure. These sheets include all the requirements, including the chemical make up of the lure. The first one is the original request, followed by three amendments. It was originally posted May 2, 2008 and the extended dead lline for bids is May 28, 2008.

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

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May 19, 2008

CALL TO ACTION: All Capitola City Residents and Workers
May 22, 7 pm Capitola City Council is holding a public hearing on the LBAM. The staff report.

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