Shull ‘Buzz’ Bonsall Jr. has closed a century-old route on his property. But hikers plan to fight for access to Matilija Falls, which is on public land. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 27, 2010. By Catherine Saillant, Los Angeles Times Reporting from Matilija Wilderness — Urijah Read more…
ForestWatch is Working to Keep the Trail Open, and is Looking for Anyone Who Used This Trail Prior to 1972 Source of this article – Los Padres Forest Watch, April 12, 2010 Ojai, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Forest Service announced that a landowner with extensive holdings in Ventura County Read more…
Even Formula 409 has proven ineffective at destroying the New Zealand mudsnail, an asexually reproducing invasive species that poses a threat to steelhead restoration efforts and native creatures. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2010 They’re nearly always pregnant, like the mythical tribbles of “Star Trek” Read more…
The Agoura Hills City Council remained split at its Feb. 24 meeting as to whether changes should be approved to the laws that govern the Ladyface Mountain area south of the freeway. Source of this article: The Acorn, March 11, 2010. The council was asked to review an amendment to Read more…
Source of this article – Ventura County Star, October 18, 2009. By Mike Harris With picks and axes in hand, about 190 volunteers made a Newbury Park trail more user-friendly Saturday at the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency’s annual trail work day. “It’s always amazing to see what manpower can Read more…
The Interior secretary voids the December sale of 77 environmentally sensitive parcels to oil and gas companies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 5, 2009. By Nicholas Riccardi and Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington and Denver — The Obama administration Wednesday canceled 77 leases its predecessor sold Read more…
The Civilian Conservation Corps put millions to work and left a lasting imprint on Yosemite and other parks. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 1, 2009 By Julie Cart Reporting from Yosemite National Park — The economy was a shambles. Millions of Americans were out of work. Read more…
Source of this article – Thousand Oaks Acorn, January 29, 2009. Park district and Rotary clubs will start renovation of Wildwood Park Conejo Recreation and Park District, in partnership with local Rotary clubs, has begun renovation of the Wildwood Fort area at the park district’s Wildwood Neighborhood Park. The fort, Read more…
Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 28, 2009 from the Washington Post Washington — Interior Department officials ignored key scientific findings when they limited water flows in the Grand Canyon to optimize generation of electric power there, risking damage to the ecology of the spectacular landmark, according Read more…
Urban sprawl has been encroaching on the equestrian lifestyle for decades, but with a string of stables closing across Southern California, horse lovers say the threat seems more dire than ever. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 26, 2009. By Jessica Garrison As the horse named Sombrero Read more…