Hundreds of critical habitats would be redesignated. Backers see better protection for landowners and species. An alternative plan dies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2005 By Johanna Neuman and Janet Wilson Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives, in a major overhaul of Read more…
The board votes to send a letter opposing administration moves to expand oil drilling off the coast and in Los Padres National Forest. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 21, 2005 By Catherine Saillant Times Staff Writer Ventura County supervisors Tuesday waded into the controversy over oil Read more…
Backers of industry lobbyist Cindy Tuck, picked to run the state clean-air board, blame Democrats’ dispute with GOP’s Schwarzenegger. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2005. By Dan Morain Times Staff Writer SACRAMENTO — In a rare move, an increasingly partisan state Senate on Thursday rejected Read more…
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA National Park Service California State Parks Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Newsletter ff3 August, 2005 Public Scoping Announcement Conceptual Trail Policy Map Alternatives Ready for Public Input National Park Service, California State Parks, and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy invite your participation in public scoping for the Read more…
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…