A Forum Workshop "Who's Watching the San Joaquin River" is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stanislaus Ag Center, Modesto. Speakers from federal and state agencies plus agriculture and water coalitions will describe how each takes the "pulse" of the San Joaquin River, measuring everything from temperature and flow to chemicals and fish.  The event, sponsored by the Coalition for Urban/Rural Environmental Stewardship  (CURES) with EPA Region 9, features keynote speakers Pamela Creedon of the Regional Water Board and Alexis Strauss of US EPA Region 9.  Also featured are presentations from key agencies and entities performing water monitoring on the river, including the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.  A key discussion point for all speakers will be how water monitoring programs in the San Joaquin River basin can be organized for better accessibility and data analysis.  A poster session featuring programs within the Basin will also take place at the event.  Registration information for this free event is available at http://www.curesworks.org/sjRiverForum.asp   Jan. 31, 2012 CURES Press Release