Environment

MacArthur Grant For Environmental Planner

Lucy Blake, director of the Sierra Business Council, wins MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.

June 18, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Newhall Left Out to Dry?

Decision to halt massive Newhall Ranch project due to water shortage represents a crucial policy shift.

June 14, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Kennedy Dicusses Hudson's Lessons for LA River

Attorney for the NRDC shares his perspective on LA and Hudson Rivers and the role of environmental litigation in protecting the environment.

June 11, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Bacteria on California's Beaches

Dangerous ocean water bacteria levels resulting in beach closuresthreaten California's tourism industry.

June 11, 2000 - The New York Times

L.A. County Cities Appeal Water Plan

Cities fear county-wide plan will increase development costs.

June 9, 2000 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

California's Clear-cutting Explosion

Enviromentalists and the timber industry clash over increase in clear-cutting.

June 9, 2000 - Salon

San Gabriel Valley Aquifer Cleanup Plans Rejected

Proposal by Aerojet General Corp. to cleanup polluted aquifer is rejected.

June 8, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Plan to Solve CA's Water Shortage Problems Offered

Davis and Babbit to release plans with extensive details; many options would require extensive environmental review.

June 8, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Protected Toad Habitat Could Stall Major Developments

Designation of almost 500,000 acres in California for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad threatens projects from San Diego to Ventura.

June 6, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista

Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.

June 5, 2000 - New Times-LA

Restoring Catalina to its Natural State

A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalina’s ecosystem to its original state.

June 5, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program

LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?

Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

California Water Policy Under Attack By Environmental Groups

Heal the Bay and other environmental groups sue the State Water Board for new water policy which is too lax

June 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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