Gold Rush Ranch
Gold Rush headed for referendum
The Gold Rush Ranch subdivision approval will be voted on by Sutter Creek voters in June. Amador Ledger Dispatch, Feb. 26, http://www.ledger-dispatch.com/news/newsview.asp?c=266403
Water
Clean Water Act doesn't apply everywhere
Court interpretation of Clean Water Act is leading to more pollution, while industry has blocked efforts to clarify the law. SF Chronicle, March 1, http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/03/01/MN0I1C8O1M.DTL
Farmworkers against California water bond
The United Farm Workers (UFW) oppose the water bond saying it will subsidize the agricultural industry for decades to come at the expense of education, health care and farmworkers' safety.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/23/ED7U1BUUH3.DTL
Climate Change
State withdraws carbon credits for clearcutting
Air Resources Board drops controversial decision to allow companies that clearcut to qualify for carbon credits. Center for Biological Diversity media release, Feb. 26,
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/press_releases/2010/logging-cred...
Sustainability
New bill offers new incentive for home solar
Allows homeowners to sell more power to utilities. LA Times. Feb 26, http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-solar-metering26-2010feb26,0,47025...
Wildlife
Falcon nest cam
The falcons on the San Jose City Hall are frequenting their nest box again.
http://sanjose.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=91
Hummingbird nest cam
Phoebe the Hummingbird is back on her nest with 2 eggs laid last Thursday and Saturday.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/hummingbird-nest-cam
Wolverine back for third year
Rare predator seen again north of Tahoe. Sacramento Bee, Feb. 26, http://www.sacbee.com/2010/02/26/2567083/wolverine-back-in-sierra-3rd-wi...
Cautious optism for salmon
Numbers expected to be higher next year. Sacramento Bee, Feb. 25, http://www.sacbee.com/2010/02/25/2563184/sacramento-salmon-report.html
and another, more detailed view
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/02/26/MNB81C6TIM.DTL SF Chronicle
Odds and Ends
What's in a name? The Sierra Nevada
Visalia Times-Delta column. Feb. 28, http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/article/20100227/LIFESTYLE/2270338/1024...
Study puts health price on air pollution
Ozone and particulates subject of health cost study. Sacramento Bee, March 2, http://www.sacbee.com/static/insite/slogin.html?goto=http%3A//www.sacbee...
Williamson Act cutbacks threaten agriculture, open space
Tax program keeps many farmers and ranchers in business. Op-ed, Sacramento Bee, March 2, http://www.sacbee.com/2010/03/02/2574913/threat-to-conservation-funding....
PCL annual symposium proceedings online
Over 300 attendees participated in the 2010 Planning and Conservation League and PCLF Environmental Legislative Symposium in January bringing together a diverse array of attendees from the State Legislature, state agencies, businesses, conservation community, and law and planning firms.
The 34 speakers and two keynotes were exceptional, and the topics were extremely informative and timely. Whether you were able to attend or not, one of the post-event services we provide is access to the information presented at the event. PCL has posted all of the available presentations and handouts that we received permission to include in the event proceedings.
To download handouts and presentations, go to the 2010 Symposium Proceedings page.
http://www.pcl.org/projects/2010symposium/proceedings.html
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