by Laraine Turk
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on February 03, 2020
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 31, 2020
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 27, 2020
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 26, 2020
Many of the important messages delivered about sustainable tourism by MBCA's Annual Meeting keynote speakers David Smith and Chris Clarke are noted in reporter Sean Newell's January 25
Desert Sun article "
Amid an increase in Joshua Tree-area visitors, conservationists talk 'sustainable tourism.'" We encourage readers to share the article widely, as part of the suggestion expressed by Chris Clarke: "
Clarke mentioned that if only 10 percent of the annual park visitors became active in advocating for the desert, roughly 300,000 people could become involved."
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 13, 2020
- Attend MBCA annual meeting Saturday January 25 2020!
- Daggett Solar Power Facility Update
- Survey regarding Solar Energy Development in Southern California
- BLM seeking nominations for Resource Advisory Councils
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 07, 2020
For a review of the status of large-scale solar projects at the start of 2020, read the
Desert Sun's January 3 story "
Solar surges in California Desert." It summarizes the ongoing issues of large-scale vs. rooftop solar, environmental and endangered species concerns, and includes a list of current projects and their status.
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by Laraine Turk
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on January 02, 2020
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by Laraine Turk
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on December 08, 2019
- Appeal of Daggett Solar Power Facility to be heard by Board of Supervisors Tuesday December 10
- Fish and Game Commission to consider listing of Joshua Tree as a threatened or endangered species
- MBCA monthly Board Meeting venue change
- Hold the date for or annual meeting January 25, 2020
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by Laraine Turk
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on November 05, 2019
Riverside County Supervisors have denied the Paradise Valley project on a 5-0 vote despite the project applicant's request for the typical 90-day continuance. A number of MBCA representatives attended the November 5th meeting and were among those cheering the result. Read more details in the
Desert Sun's November 6 story on the vote, and for background, read
our News Update from August 21st when the Riverside County Planning Commission recommended that the Supervisors deny the project.
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