In the Parks, a Furor Over New Plans for Change. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 26, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer A series of proposed revisions of National Park policy has created a furor among present and former park officials who believe the changes Read more…
His office asks a state agency to reconsider its refusal to allow a developer to run a private road through AhmansonRanch park. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 25, 2005. By Daryl Kelley, Times Staff Writer Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office has asked a state parks agency to Read more…
Two retired specialists say Interior excised their warnings on the effects on wildlife and water. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 18, 2005. The Bush administration altered critical portions of a scientific analysis of the environmental impact of cattle grazing on public lands before announcing Thursday that Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 14, 2005. Hugo Martín A new trailhead will provide access to trails in the lush, rolling hills of the former Ahmanson Ranch just west of Woodland Hills. At noon on July 2, the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will open a trailhead Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2005. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer GULFPORT, Miss. — Tucked away in the 96-page emergency military spending bill signed by President Bush this month are four paragraphs that give energy companies the right to explore for oil and gas Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 31, 2005. By Scott Doggett Times Staff Writer It’s a big dispute for such a small road. An obscure 8 1/2 -mile jeep track in the White Mountains northeast of Bishop has escalated into the latest battleground between groups seeking vehicle Read more…
Park Service and Nature Conservancy officials say endangered native species on Santa Cruz Island now have a chance to rebound. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 24, 2005. By GREGORY W. GRIGGS, Times Staff Writer Efforts to restore the ecosystem on Santa Cruz Island to its native Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2005, and the IMBA web site Joe Robinson Mountain bikers may soon put knobby rubber on unpaved park roads under an agreement announced Monday between the National Park Service and the International Mountain Biking Assn. The deal would let mountain Read more…
The National Park Service loses at least $1 million a year by not charging more to film on its land, but there is no quick fix. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2005. From Times staff writers EVERY year, film crews roll into national parks. They Read more…
As the valley prepares to dedicate the biggest in a series of renovations, a lawsuit blocks some of the work. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2005. By Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Spawned by floodwaters and stalked by lawsuits, the long-awaited Read more…