Soka University’s sale of its land in Santa Monica range for $35 million ends a long, bitter battle to save a mostly pristine swath of woodlands. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 17, 2005. By Jason Felch, Times Staff Writer Ending a 30-year quest, public officials announced Read more…
Lush With Flowers, Lousy With Tourists – Death Valley’s stunning bloom draws throngs, straining roads, motels and park services. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 31, 2005. By LOUIS SAHAGUN, Times Staff Writer DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — In the midst of the most spectacular wild-flower bloom Read more…
Soka University site sold to state, to become part of SMMNRA Source of this article – Conejo Valley LIFE, March 25, 2005. By Sue Davis, sdavis@VenturaCountyStar.com A state agency gave the necessary approval last week to complete the purchase of the $35 million, 588-acre Soka University property in the Santa Read more…
Desert Is Teeming With Wildflowers After Record Rainfall Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 8, 2005. (photos of Steve’s trip in March 2005) By Louis SAHAGUN, Times Staff Writer DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — The wettest year on record here has transformed this forbidding wilderness of scruffy Read more…
U.S. Sides With Hunters, Who Clash With Naturalists on Well Issue Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer A quarrel over waterholes in the Mojave is pitting hunters against naturalists, the needs of game animals against those of federally protected Read more…
Natural forces have limited man’s intrusion in the rugged landscape. Now a federal bill aims to keep it untrammeled. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 20, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer BLACK SANDS BEACH, Calif. — Pounding waves scour these jutting headlands, dredging rock and Read more…
Happy trails for all? When new homes are built next to wilderness areas, buyers and nature lovers battle over noise, parking and access. In Calabasas, they’ve figured out a way to keep the peace. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, November 7, 2004. By DARRELL SATZMAN Special to Read more…
Flee the city and hang with geezer trees – Rich Handley finds refuge in a grove of native oaks in the Ojai Valley preserve he manages. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 7, 2004. WILLS CANYON stands out as a slice of the Ojai Valley as it Read more…
Audit says that mountains agency misused $7 million Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2004. By SUE FOX AND ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, Times Staff Writers A state audit has accused the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy of mismanaging $7 million in voter-approved bond money that was supposed to Read more…
That walk in the park soon won’t be free Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 25, 2004. Ashley Powers Day trippers, mountain bikers and others will be required to pay for parking in the Santa Monica Mountains beginning July 1. Low on revenue, the Mountains Recreation and Read more…