FOR THE BIRDS: NESTS FOUL POWERLINK CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
June 18, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – Nesting birds have accomplished what thus far, citizens opposed to the Sunrise Powerlink have not been able to manage: slowing down construction of the...
View ArticlePURPLE MOUNTAIN SAGE: EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY, AND MAKE YOUR PLANS….
By Sharon Courmousis September 21, 2011 (Boulevard, California)--A dear friend lies in hospice for her final days on earth; it is sad, so sad. And not fair. It is incomprehensible, from our...
View ArticleNEW COLUMN! BIRD TALK: THE GREAT EGRET
By Greg Dunne October 21, 2011 (Santee) -- This resident of the East County can be found at many lakes in our area. Egrets have been found as far east as Cuyamaca Lake, but are commonly seen at Lindo...
View ArticleRESTORING LAKE JACUMBA
By Howard Cook February 3, 2012 (Jacumba)--Jacumba is located in San Diego County on Old Highway 80 next to the Mexican border, Imperial County and south of Interstate 8. Native American Kumeyaay...
View ArticleNEW STUDY WILL HELP PROTECT VULNERABLE BIRDS FROM IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
March 6, 2012 (Sacramento)--Scientists from the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and PRBO Conservation Science have completed a study on the effects of climate change on vulnerable birds. This...
View ArticleFEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE “TAKE” PERMITS FOR EAGLE KILLS BY WIND ENERGY...
By Megan McGlameryConcerns are growing across the nation over the number of birds, particularly eagles, that are losing their lives. Now, as the number of wind energy projects grows, the United States...
View ArticleREADER’S EDITORIAL: A THREAT TO ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK
Anza-Borrego Foundation April 8, 2012 (Anza-Borrego)--The spectacular vistas, solitary wilderness and unique wildlife of Anza Borrego Desert State Park are under threat. We write to you today to ask...
View ArticleWIND ORDINANCE HITS TURBULENCE: PLANNING COMMISSION POSTPONES ACTION AMID...
By Miriam Raftery April 15, 2012 (San Diego)—The San Diego County Planning Commission voted Friday to postpone action on a proposed wind ordinance after hearing several hours of testimony. The vote...
View ArticleACTIVE EAGLE NEST REMOVED TO MAKE WAY FOR WIND FARM
Similar fate could await eagles in path of Iberdrola’s Tule Wind project in East CountyBy Miriam RafteryJanuary 20, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Wildlife protection groups and residents have...
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