Broadwater Sludge Message For BOS Tuesday

SPECIAL ACTION REQUEST FROM THE CENTER FOR SLUDGE INFORMATION

On Dec. 15, we convinced the BofS to consider whether to move forward with an EIR on a dangerous and deficient draft ordinance allowing sewage sludge land application, or to stop that process to examine methods of sewage sludge management other than spreading it on farm lands, e.g., converting it into a renewable and sustainable energy source. They will do so in the morning of Jan. 12, and your help is urgently needed to push the BofS in the right direction.  I know time is short, so whatever you're able to do will be greatly appreciated. Our advocacy for a cessation of the CEQA/EIR processing this draft ordinance is based on two fundamental facts: 1.  The County has never conducted an investigation into available methods of sewage sludge management other than land application, &  2.  The proposed draft ordinance is so non-compliant with BofS directions that it fails to qualify for an estimated $200,000 CEQA/EIR review. ACTION REQUEST: EMAIL BofS NOW - Stop CEQA/EIR on Ordinance Send an email to the BofS advocating: 1.  a stop to the CEQA/EIR process on the proposed draft sewage sludge land application ordinance, and 2.  a comprehensive evaluation of feasible sewage sludge management technologies other than land application prior to any CEQA review of a land application ordinance, or 3.  a stop to the CEQA/EIR process on the proposed draft ordinance until one conforming with BofS directions is drafted. Be sure to include the Board Clerk for the record. Emails:  fmecham@co.slo.ca.us, bgibson@co.slo.ca.us, ahill@co.slo.ca.us, lcompton@co.slo.ca.us, darnold@co.slo.ca.us, cr_board_clerk@co.slo.ca.us David Broadwater Center for Sludge Information csi@thegrid.net

I got this posting off of an E-mail list I am on, so decided to pass it on for anyone interested.