Water at Morongo Basin Conservation Association

EBlast June 8, 2020

Posted on Eblasts by · June 08, 2020 5:23 PM

Desert Wise Living Landscape Tour 2020 goes virtual !
Petition to list Yucca brevifolia as a threatened species.
A week of Invasive Species Lunchtime Webinars.
Opposition to Yellow Pine Solar Project
Action on Eagle Crest Pumping Opposition.
Funding Mojave Trails Acquisition
Environmental Justice in Lucerne Valley.
Opposition to Habitat Conservation Fund Budget Trailer Bill.
Support for AB3030 For Land and Water Conservation.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease found in the Morongo Basin.
Ruth Denison 2020 Environmental scholarship recipient.

MBCA's Action on Eagle Crest Pumping Opposition

Posted on MBCA News by · June 03, 2020 8:13 AM

In January 2020, MBCA sent a letter opposing state legislative action that would have enhanced the prospects for the Eagle Crest Pumped Storage Project on the border of Joshua Tree National Park. Chief among our concerns is the inevitable overdraft of underground aquifers in the area and for the Park, with dire consequences for the flora and fauna.

Hi-Desert Water District Seeks Comments on its Mitigated Negative Declaration

Posted on MBCA News by · May 06, 2020 9:03 AM

As part of its Sewer Collection System Project for Yucca Valley, the Hi-Desert Water District must file a Mitigated Negative Declaration describing what environmental disturbance will occur in Phases II and III of the project and how the consequences will be mitigated. Here is the Water District's Draft MND webpage that includes an overview of the process and all the relevant documents. Comments must be submitted by May 31, 2020.

EBlast April 20, 2020

Posted on Eblasts by · April 20, 2020 6:31 PM

Earth Day
50^th Anniversary Commemorative book distribution
Desert Wise Living Landscape Tour 2020 postponed
MBCA and social media initiative
Ruth Denison Environmental Scholarship: 2020 recipient
OHV enforcement in the Basin: the Sheriff’s report
Protecting our dark night sky
Advancing protection for Joshua trees
Mountain lions to be considered for protection
Eagle Crest pumped storage update
Morongo Basin health care capability vs COVID-19

Pumped Storage at Eagle Mountain and Related Issues

Posted on MBCA News by · March 09, 2020 9:50 PM

A comprehensive article about the Eagle Mountain pumped storage project and similar projects in other areas of the country was published by the Los Angeles Times. MBCA has had continuing concerns about the use of the old Eagle Mountain mine for many years, especially as it relates to the environmental health of Joshua Tree National Park (which is noted in the article). To review past MBCA News Updates related to Eagle Mountain, go to MBCA's Search page and type in "Eagle" or "Eagle Mountain" and you'll find several dozen links to past relevant MBCA News and EBlasts.

"Water for the Morongo Basin: The Next 50 Years" Program Report

Posted on MBCA News by · October 02, 2019 12:03 PM

A keenly interested audience of almost 60 attended MBCA’s Fall Desert-Wise Living Lecture on September 28.

Mojave Water Agency’s General Manager, Tom McCarthy, provided not only a clear presentation about MWA's history and processes, he also responded patiently and instructively to a number of detailed questions.

EBlast September 20, 2019

Posted on Eblasts by · September 21, 2019 8:35 AM

Join us on Saturday morning, September 28, for MBCA's Fall Desert-Wise Living Program.

Governor Newsom Has Signed SB 307

Posted on MBCA News by · July 31, 2019 8:56 PM

Governor Newsom today signed SB 307, a bill that requires that any water mining projects such as the Cadiz water project undergo new additional review processes to prove it will avoid environmental harm. Many thanks are owed to the many MBCA supporters who wrote comments and called the Governor's office in support of the bill. The Governor's letter approving SB 307 outlines the reasons for his action.

Urgent News Related to Cadiz

Posted on Eblasts by · July 29, 2019 8:53 PM

Stop Cadiz: Call the Governor to sign SB-307!
SB-307 on Governor’s desk

EBlast July 22, 2019

Posted on Eblasts by · July 22, 2019 7:07 PM

Control the spread of Sahara Mustard
Paradise Valley Development Threatens Joshua Tree National Park
Stop Eagle Crest Energy
Stop Cadiz! SB-307 on Governors desk
Countywide Plan comments due August 15

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