Orange County Approves Southern Subregion NCCP
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On October 24, 2006, the County of Orange approved the long anticipated
Southern Subregion Natural Community Conservation Plan, with open space
on the Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV) as its centerpiece.
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San Bernardino Alluvial Fans Gain Ground
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Due to uncontrolled sprawl, the alluvial fans at the base of the San
Gabriel Mountains are among California’s most depleted and threatened
habitats. One bright spot is an effort led by San Bernardino County
Supervisor Paul Biane.
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EHL Defends San Diego Coastal and Inland Habitats
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Luxury home sites near Rancho Santa Fe threaten a
regional California gnatcatcher population, and historic ranchlands near Julian
are proposed for ranchette subdivision. On both fronts, EHL sprung into
action.
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Environmental Design at Rio Hondo College
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In response to EHL and other environmental groups, an expansion of this
southeastern Los Angeles County community college was redesigned to
spare coastal sage scrub.
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Litigation Filed to Save Rose Canyon
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On Sept. 1, 2006, Friends of Rose Canyon, along with EHL and other
conservation groups, filed suit against the City of San Diego to protect
Rose Canyon – an “urban wildland” park – from a destructive bridge and
roadway.
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Beasts and Botany by Jess Morton: A Day at the Beach
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They’re invisible. Even when you see them, you scarcely notice their
presence. Just another sandpiper, birds working the fringes of the sea.
Part of the landscape. Hardly significant.
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EHL in the News
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The San Diego press covered efforts to protect California gnatcatchers,
restore El Monte Valley, and to save Rose Canyon. EHL also appeared
on the radio dial.
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New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
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The 6th annual such conference – Building Safe, Healthy and Livable
Communities – will take place in Los Angeles on February 8-10, 2007.
Visit www.NewPartners.org for details.
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