Some residents say they fear that natural areas will be despoiled. But backers of greater access say foes want to keep the beauty for themselves. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 23, 2006. By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer Behind a gate at the end of a Read more…
Conservancy’s proposal for camping and hiking will be sent to the state coastal panel. City officials fear increased traffic, fire risk. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 2, 2006 The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy approved a controversial plan this week to further open the rugged hills of Read more…
Another cub is killed. Was it the usual suspect or a newcomer? Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 25, 2006. By Amanda Covarrubias, Times Staff Writer On Sept. 25, when the radio tracking collar of a young male mountain lion in the Santa Monica Mountains emitted a Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 15, 2006 Washington — The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that would repeal a new law allowing big-game hunts on Santa Rosa Island. The measure was added by California’s Democratic senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, to a military construction spending Read more…
A group for disabled veterans shows little interest in a measure to set aside land on Santa Rosa for their use. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 3, 2006. By Steve Chawkins, Times Staff Writer A controversial plan to establish a hunting haven for disabled veterans on Read more…
Even with volunteer help, many short-staffed federal recreation sites have cut back visitor center hours, patrols and educational talks. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2006 SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA — Visitors to California’s national parks may be in for some unpleasant surprises this Read more…
Proceeds from U.S. acreage outside Zion park would be used for local development. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer ST. GEORGE, Utah — Its mild climate, stunning scenery and proximity to several national parks have helped make Washington County Read more…
Thousand Oaks is surrounded by 15,000 acres of open space that includes about 100 miles of hiking trails. Keeping the rustic paths clear of growth and debris isn’t an easy job, according to Glen Kinney, the supervising park ranger for the Conejo Open Space and Conservation Agency. Source of this Read more…
Views are improving at some national parks as ozone is worsening. Grand Canyon, Sequoia and Death Valley are among those affected. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 23, 2006. By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer Views are getting better at some of America’s national parks, but that Read more…
Under orders from Congress to move quickly, the Department of Energy and Bureau of Land Management will approve thousands of miles of new power line and pipeline corridors on federal lands across the West in the next 14 months. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 23, 2006. Read more…