Pages tagged "DRECP"

DRECP Changes Revoked

Posted on MBCA News by · February 18, 2021 8:00 AM · 1 reaction
On February 17 the Department of the Interior revoked the eleventh-hour amendment to California's Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan by the outgoing administration that would have greatly reduced protected lands. This Desert Sun article provides more history and details, and California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas has released this statement of recognition and appreciation.  

DRECP Status Still Uncertain

Posted on MBCA News by · January 24, 2021 4:34 PM · 1 reaction
This recent LA times article provides a great deal of background on myriad aspects of environmental concern related to energy development in the California desert. It explores federal and state political aspects as well as commentary from environmental non-profit groups, particularly as they relate to the previous administration's last-minute draft revision to California's Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan.  

EBlast January 16, 2021

Posted on Eblasts by · January 16, 2021 11:03 AM · 1 reaction
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  • Joshua Tree Candidacy as Threatened Status
  • Draft EIS for Amendment to DRECP Issued
  • Federal Energy Policy in Southern California
  • Check the MBCA Calendar for Online Events
 
 
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Proposed Reduction in Protected Lands in the DRECP

Posted on MBCA News by · January 15, 2021 2:14 PM · 1 reaction
MBCA has kept our supporters informed since its inception about California's Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP). While we deemed its final land protections not ideal but acceptable (after eight years of intense debate and input), the current federal administration is seeking to reduce those protected lands. 
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Eblast March 11, 2018

Posted on Eblasts by · March 11, 2018 5:09 PM
Morongo Basin Residents Defend the DRECP
 
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Eblast February 14, 2018

Posted on Eblasts by · February 14, 2018 7:44 AM
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  • DOI Announces Intent to Reopen DRECP
  • Missing in Action: SB Co. Renewable Energy Conservation Element
 
 
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Resources for RECE and DRECP Comments

Posted on MBCA News by · February 13, 2018 7:10 PM

The information and links below are intended to assist you in responding to MBCA's February 14 Eblast request to contact the County Board of Supervisors about the County's Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, and about the proposed review of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan / DRECP.

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Review of DRECP - Comments Needed

Posted on MBCA News by · February 04, 2018 3:04 PM
After years of consultation and public input (including hundreds of letters and in-person comments from Morongo Basin residents), the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan carved out 388,000 acres of public land in the Mojave Desert for renewable-energy development and set aside 5 million acres, or 7,812 square miles, for conservation.
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Eblast: September 12, 2016

Posted on Eblasts by · September 12, 2016 4:27 PM
  • Altamira Gated Housing Appeal hearing - Sept. 13
  • DRECP Record of Decision (ROD) Event – Sept. 14
 
 
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