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TAKE ACTION NOW!
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Support
Strengthening CEQA
This bill will close two loopholes which have allowed developers to scuttle public participation.
Letter Deadline: May 15th |
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Support
Water Conservation
This bill ensures water reliability and security for new developments and develops a funding stream to increase efficiencies in existing housing.
Letter Deadline: May 15th |
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Support Our State Parks
California’s network of state parks is slated to take a massive hit in the Governor’s proposed budget, forcing the closure of 48 State Parks.
Letter Deadline: May 31st |
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
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CEQA Guide
Learn how to participate in the environmental review process by attending one of our workshops on the California Environmental Quality Act.
Santa Clarita - 5/17
Sacramento - 6/7
Commerce - 6/28
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Climate Change
Discover how to reduce your community’s global warming impacts by attending one of our workshops, which presents the public and cities with sample policies and other information in our Local Climate Action Toolkit. |
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Propositions on the June 3, 2008 Ballot
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No on Proposition 98
Proposition 98 is bad for California because it would severely restrict the ability of state and local government to impose new regulations to protect and preserve our natural resources and environment. |
Yes on Proposition 99
Proposition 99 will protect Californians from developers who seek to promote further urban sprawl while at the same time allowing government to protect our environment and the public health. |
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Landmark Agreement Preserves 240,000
acres
PCL along with four other environmental organizations
announced one of the largest conservation and
land use agreements in California history when
they unveiled a landmark agreement on the future
of the Tejon Ranch. |
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Project H20
Last fall, solving the state's water crisis was a hot political issue. Now we've had a rainy winter, and some of that interest seems to have flagged. What does that say about the political climate regarding water reform? All week, California Department of Water Resources Director Lester Snow and Mindy McIntyre of the Planning and Conservation League debate state water policy. |
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ON THE EDGE: Salmon, Other Wildlife at Risk from Global Warming
PCL’s sister organization, the PCL Foundation, has just released a report with the National Wildlife Federation on the impacts of global warming to California’s fish and waterfowl and our state’s outdoor economy. The report also recommends reforming statewide water management and other urgent actions to ensure that wildlife survive.
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California Impacted by Federal Budget
From water quality to fire protection, the decision Congress makes on the 2009 Budget Resolution will have a major effect on California’s environment. Environmental programs already slated for cuts state wide may also get federal cuts. |
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PCL Sponsors Four New Bills for 2008
PCL has sponsored four new important pieces of legislation for the 2007-2008 Legislative Session including bills on amending CEQA, protection of groundwater, and water reliability and security. |
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Proposed State Budget Threatens Parks and Environment
California’s fiscal crisis and looming budget deficit threatens key environmental programs and may force the closure of 48 state parks and beaches. |
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