Environment

Improving CA's Land Acquisition Planning

California needs to improve its land acquisition planning and oversight, according to a new report by the California State Auditor/Bureau of State Audits.

July 9, 2000 - California State Auditor

Bighorns Impact Growth

Proposed massive three-county, 1,370 square mile refuge for endangered bighorn sheep would require new land use restrictions.

July 8, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

The San Luis Drain?

State water officials and farmers are joining forces behind a controversial agricultural plan to move wastewater from San Joaquin Valley to the San Francisco delta.

July 7, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Protected Habitat for Endangered Sheep

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service proposes 1,370 square miles stretchingfrom Palm Springs, California, to to Mexico border, to bedesignated protected habitat for the endangered peninsular bighorn sheep.

July 7, 2000 - Desert Sun Palm Springs

The Greening of California

An awareness, and perhaps fear, of urban sprawl is causing a dramatic policy shift toward thinking green -- even in places like Los Angeles.

July 6, 2000 - The Washington Post

Stockton Criticizes Water Rules

Stockton officials criticize the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board saying complex pollution rules could prove costly for businesses.

July 5, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Sydney's Silent Solar Sailor

A wind-and-sun-powered ferry in Australia's Sydney Harboris looking at other markets for environmentally sensitive ferries, including San Francisco Bay.

July 4, 2000 - Wired

Caltrans Faces $15,000 Fine

The California Department of Transportation could face up to$15,000 in fines for alleged water quality violations.

July 4, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Global Warming and Land Use

Debate about how the Greenhouse effect is changing the environment has been scientific in nature -- now it's time for a radically new approach -- one that includes land use.

July 4, 2000 - The Atlantic Monthly

California's New Green Mood

California is spending more on the environment as the state's giant and influential electorate is demandinggreener communities and environmental protections.

July 3, 2000 - The Washington Post

Where Are Toads in Newhall Ranch?

Daily News Editorial blasts U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to stop development for arroyo southwestern toads.

July 3, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Environmental Group To Buy Wildlife Habitat

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will buy land in theSanta Clara River Watershed to provide a habitat link.

July 3, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Conservancy To Expand Land Holdings

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is embarking on its largest expansion in 10 years, linking two parts of the Angeles Forest.

July 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Irvine Company Supports Open Space

$20 million for the preservation and restoration of open space on Irvine Ranch committed by Irvine Company and the foundation formed by it's Chairman.

July 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Cities Choose Renewable Energy Sources

Oakland, Santa Monica and Palmdale have become the first cities in the state to choose "green power."

June 30, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Clash over North Coast's Redwoods

Pacific Lumber, environmentalists clash over loggingin the last unprotected area within the Headwaters Forest Reserve in California's North Coast.

June 29, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Plan to Dump Runoff In Delta Dropped

Controversial plan to drain agricultural runoff into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is rejected.

June 29, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

California's Coastline At Risk

FEMA report says erosion will destroy 5,000 homes along California' coast over next 60 years.

June 28, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

EPA to Reward Environmental Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency elevated its efforts to work with businesses which have achieved a higher environmental performance level beyondlegal compliance requirements.

June 28, 2000 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

Choppers Could Ruin Wilderness Experience

Environmentalists fight against lumber company plans to use helicopters in logging operations in theNorth Coast region of California.

June 27, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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