Vol 16 No 1 Winter 2006 — EHL Newsletter

EHL Defends Habitat from Off Highway Vehicles

In Riverside County, EHL is opposing a draft ordinance that would capitulate to OHV riders and degrade the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Program (MSHCP). A recent property acquisition, however, shows the promise of the MSHCP.

Toll Road Battle Rages

On multiple fronts, EHL and its coalition partners stepped up efforts to save San Onofre State Beach and its popular campground from the proposed extension of the Foothill toll road in southern Orange and northern San Diego Counties.

Ranchette Subdivision Threatens San Diego Countryside

With the San Diego County “2020” General Plan Update delayed due to EIR preparation, EHL is closely monitoring destructive development projects.

Volunteer Opportunity in Environmental Education

The Earth Discovery Institute, a program of EHL in San Diego County, is seeking volunteer docents to guide students in environmental education at the Crestridge Ecological Reserve.

EHL in the News

In several news reports, EHL staff spoke out against the devastation of San Onofre State Beach by the proposed Foothill tollroad. Also, EHL Board Member Jane Block was extensively profiled in the Riverside Press Enterprise.

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