Posted by Laraine Turk · November 01, 2023 10:18 AM
Covering multiple areas of concern, MBCA has submitted two comment letters challenging the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study (MND/IS) and in opposition to the granting of a Conditional use Permit (CUP) for this "Eco Dome Campground" project in Landers. One letter notes both the inappropriate designation as a campground, and the inaccurate characterization of the "Eco Domes" as related to the Integratron, a totally unique historic building that has nothing but the shape in common with the proposed domes. The second letter, which includes illustrations, cites many other concerns about the project, including likely negative effects on the community related to noise, dust, traffic, wildlife corridors, and impaired views.
MBCA Joins Support Letter for SB 1250 - Wildlife Connectivity in Transportation Planning
MBCA was among 72 organizations signing on to a letter in support of California’s AB 1250, a bill that would incorporate required consideration for wildlife crossings into transportation planning. A key goal is reducing wildlife–vehicle collisions which cost Californians more than $200 million annually.
MBCA's Landscape Video Host Featured in Palm Springs Life
Miriam Seger, MBCA's landscape gardening guru, is featured in an article in the Palm Springs Life magazine this month. Miriam's expertise and effective teaching style can be experienced in MBCA's series of instructional videos produced by Board member Stacy Doolittle and filmed by local videographer Cole Gibson. Segments focus on Deep Watering, Planting Hacks, and a Fall Planting Guide, each containing easy-to-follow demonstrations with detailed and entertaining advice. Miriam has...
Twentynine Palms City Council Rejects E-Group Solar Project
On March 23 in a special extension to its March 10 regular meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council rejected the E-Group Solar Project proposed for the Harmony Acres area of the City after hearing about 3 hours of public comments. Residents expressed concerns about dust, water usage, destruction of desert habitat, and health issues. MBCA formally commented in 2024 and several Board members including Twentynine Palms resident Pat Flanagan have...
A key concern with development in Pioneertown is the growing number of proposals, leading to significant cumulative effects. MBCA's comment letter points additionally to issues of noise, lighting, traffic, housing availability for workers, and erosion, among others.
MBCA Joins Request for Senators to Oppose BLM Director Nomination
By signing this online form, MBCA joined numerous organizations requesting that California Senators oppose the nomination of Steve Pearce as Director of BLM. The online form outlines many examples of Pearce's actions demonstrating "hostility to our cherished public lands."
MBCA Submits Protest of Morongo Valley Communications Tower Plan
MBCA signed on to two prior substantive comment letters (2022, 2024) protesting inadequate provisions for human and environmental issues in the project plan for the proposed Morongo Canyon Highway 62 Multi-Tenant Wireless Broadband Communications Site. Among the many concerns presented in MBCA's current letter are harm to dark night skies and scenic values, damage to biological resources including habitat connectivity, soil erosion, failure to evaluate lower-impact options, and cumulative impacts.
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Example of solar project fugitive dust from Cascade Solar in Joshua Tree. Photo courtesy Tom O'Key MBCA's comment letter for the Soda Mountain Solar Project...
Morongo Valley Communications Tower Nears Final Approval - Residents Protest
A 30-day protest period that ends March 16 was announced as part of the final environmental assessment and land use plan amendment by the Bureau of Land Management for the proposed Morongo Canyon Highway 62 Multi-Tenant Wireless Broadband Communications Site. This proposal is for a different site than had first been planned and was strongly opposed. Local residents still maintain the project is unnecessary and disruptive to plants, wildlife, and...
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