The Sierra Club held a candidates' forum for the Kern County 2nd District Supervisorial race. The chapter is also looking for volunteers for the Executive Committee. The newsletter provides information on ordering Sierra Club calendars as gifts and announces that a lawsuit threatening the Air Pollution Control Board over air quality rules has been settled, requiring the board to enact certain regulations.
This document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay providing updates on the club's activities from October 19-25, 2009. It includes a letter from the club president discussing projects, events, and new members. It also outlines changes to the board structure and elections coming up in December. Additionally, it mentions several fundraising and community service projects the club is working on or has recently completed.
The document summarizes Babak Naficy's work on environmental issues in Central Valley over 7 years with Sierra Club. It discusses some of his legal victories that generated millions for cities/counties. It also covers his views that environmentalism's future is uncertain and people are wary of global warming but still need strategies to reduce its impacts. The chapter is looking for a volunteer treasurer and a water service district manager provided background on water issues and mandated water meters.
The weekly newsletter from The Basilica of Saint Mary provides information about opportunities to promote peace and sustainability through electronics recycling and supporting local agriculture. In January, parishioners can recycle old electronics to reduce toxic pollution and funding of violence from metal mining. The metals will be reused, reducing the need for new mining. The newsletter also discusses the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers' dignity through recognizing their role in communities and economies.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on upcoming club events and activities for the period of 18th-24th May 2009. Planning is underway for a Christmas in July fundraising event in July. The club hosted guest speakers who discussed their work in peace studies and reducing medical errors. Donations were also collected for charitable organizations. Upcoming speakers and club assembly topics were announced. The bulletin encourages club participation and donations to End Polio Now and The Rotary Foundation.
The document summarizes several events and topics discussed by the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club, including:
1) An upcoming seminar on straw bale home construction.
2) Discussion at a regional environmental justice conference of various local environmental concerns like air and water quality.
3) Comments from a water policy conference around balancing water availability and costs, including the role of conservation and native plants.
4) A Sierra Club candidate forum for a local election addressing issues like urban sprawl, transportation, and air quality.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
The document provides information about upcoming community events in Creston, Michigan for January-February 2009. It includes details about pancake breakfasts with the CNA President, art battles, city commissioner meetings, a design charrette for a park master plan, and more. It also introduces new owners of a local cheesecake business and encourages supporting local businesses. Residents are reminded of the importance of shopping locally to support the local economy.
This document contains information about the Rotary Club of Newton, including its leadership, meetings, and activities. It provides the names and contact information of the club's president, vice president, treasurer, and other directors. It also announces upcoming events like an annual football luncheon and holiday party. Additionally, it summarizes a recent meeting where a grandmother spoke about her year living in Alaska and visiting her daughter. The club is seeking instrument donations for a music program and provides details on its used musical instrument drive between December 7-12.
This document is the newsletter of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay providing updates on the club's activities from October 19-25, 2009. It includes a letter from the club president discussing projects, events, and new members. It also outlines changes to the board structure and elections coming up in December. Additionally, it mentions several fundraising and community service projects the club is working on or has recently completed.
The document summarizes Babak Naficy's work on environmental issues in Central Valley over 7 years with Sierra Club. It discusses some of his legal victories that generated millions for cities/counties. It also covers his views that environmentalism's future is uncertain and people are wary of global warming but still need strategies to reduce its impacts. The chapter is looking for a volunteer treasurer and a water service district manager provided background on water issues and mandated water meters.
The weekly newsletter from The Basilica of Saint Mary provides information about opportunities to promote peace and sustainability through electronics recycling and supporting local agriculture. In January, parishioners can recycle old electronics to reduce toxic pollution and funding of violence from metal mining. The metals will be reused, reducing the need for new mining. The newsletter also discusses the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers' dignity through recognizing their role in communities and economies.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on upcoming club events and activities for the period of 18th-24th May 2009. Planning is underway for a Christmas in July fundraising event in July. The club hosted guest speakers who discussed their work in peace studies and reducing medical errors. Donations were also collected for charitable organizations. Upcoming speakers and club assembly topics were announced. The bulletin encourages club participation and donations to End Polio Now and The Rotary Foundation.
The document summarizes several events and topics discussed by the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club, including:
1) An upcoming seminar on straw bale home construction.
2) Discussion at a regional environmental justice conference of various local environmental concerns like air and water quality.
3) Comments from a water policy conference around balancing water availability and costs, including the role of conservation and native plants.
4) A Sierra Club candidate forum for a local election addressing issues like urban sprawl, transportation, and air quality.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
The document provides information about upcoming community events in Creston, Michigan for January-February 2009. It includes details about pancake breakfasts with the CNA President, art battles, city commissioner meetings, a design charrette for a park master plan, and more. It also introduces new owners of a local cheesecake business and encourages supporting local businesses. Residents are reminded of the importance of shopping locally to support the local economy.
This document contains information about the Rotary Club of Newton, including its leadership, meetings, and activities. It provides the names and contact information of the club's president, vice president, treasurer, and other directors. It also announces upcoming events like an annual football luncheon and holiday party. Additionally, it summarizes a recent meeting where a grandmother spoke about her year living in Alaska and visiting her daughter. The club is seeking instrument donations for a music program and provides details on its used musical instrument drive between December 7-12.
Garden Smart Colorado: A Guide to Non-Invasive Plants for Your GardenFujita64g
This document provides a guide to non-invasive plants for gardens in Colorado. It begins with an introduction explaining the problems caused by invasive ornamental plants and encourages using native species. The rest of the document profiles 15 invasive ornamental weeds that are prohibited in Colorado, and suggests alternative native and cultivated plants for both mountain and lower elevation gardens. Icons are included to indicate traits like whether a plant is invasive, its sun and water needs. The goal is to help gardeners choose plants that will not harm local ecosystems.
The document provides information about Bungarribee House, the first land grant in Blacktown, NSW, and details from a Rotary Club meeting.
Key points:
- Bungarribee House was built in 1825 from imported bricks and stone with local timber, without nails in its construction.
- The Rotary Club meeting discussed welcoming guests and students, hearing reports from committee chairs, and upcoming community events they would assist with in September.
- DG Keith Roffey invited the club to the official launch of a $200,000 project to upgrade the adolescent wing of the Children's Hospital at Westmead, a legacy of the three Sydney Rotary districts.
This document provides information about changes to The Dugway Dispatch publication at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The publication has been redesigned to a shorter format published at least twice a month. Issues will be numbered and include columns from readers as well as features on employee hobbies. Information will also be shared through the Dugway Proving Ground Facebook page to allow access from various devices. Safety tips are provided to employees for the holiday season.
IL: Chicago - Cook County: Wild Landscaping - Rain Gardens Aren’t Only for RainSotirakou964
This free magazine educates about the natural areas around Chicago through articles, events, and advertisements. It focuses on streams and rivers in this issue, with articles about river otters, rain gardens, and paddling the Kishwaukee River. The publisher hopes to continue publishing the magazine and increase support through advertising and donations."
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses a river boating trip taken by 15 people on the East Walker River in Nevada. It describes the river as winding through desert badlands with granite outcrops, containing a few technical rapids. The group had a great time on the day-long trip and gained an appreciation for the wild stretch of river that is within the proposed Bald Mountain Wilderness area.
This document summarizes opposition to a proposed power transmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink that would run through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California. It notes that over 400 people attended a hearing to voice their opposition. It questions the need for the powerline, noting energy conservation could meet San Diego's needs. Rooftop solar is also presented as a viable alternative. The article advocates for citizens to get involved in influencing decisions that will affect their future and the desert environment.
This document provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay in Western Australia. It summarizes that the club held meetings on September 28th, October 5th, and October 12th which featured speakers on sustainability, an End Polio breakfast, and a speaker on escaping Vietnam. It also notes the official visit of the district governor, welcoming of a new member, upcoming committee meetings and events, and calls for nominations for a Pride of Workmanship community award.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming project launch for Manna Industries' "Kid's Kitchen" and a club visit planned for May 19th.
2) Recognition of club members Elizabeth and Graeme receiving awards and a trip for their business.
3) Details for the club's first Changeover Dinner on July 1st at the Nedlands Golf Club.
The summer 2011 edition of Private Forest Matters—a quarterly newsletter distributed to members of the Private Forest Landowners Association in British Columbia, Canada. Includes highlights from the 2011 AGM and field tour.
The Nevada Wilderness Project announces the hiring of their new Southern Nevada Outreach Director, Nick Dobric. They thank volunteers who commented on the Gold Butte transportation plan. The volunteer spotlight profiles Jane and Kevin Day, who provide technical support and create the annual calendar. The director's corner discusses spring renewal and upcoming activities across northern and southern Nevada.
The Nevada Wilderness Project had a very busy and successful year in 2005. They opened a new office in Las Vegas, hired 4 new employees, and ran 3 active campaigns to designate more wilderness areas in Nevada. The director expresses optimism about continuing their important work in 2006 with help from members through volunteering, donations, and letters to representatives.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay's bulletin provides updates on club events and initiatives.
1) The club held a successful quiz night fundraiser that raised $3,200 to support club projects.
2) Simone gave an overview of the Waist Disposal Challenge initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among Rotarians.
3) The bulletin discusses upcoming events including the club's birthday and Christmas dinner, and the Dr. Ken Collins address which will launch the Paul Harris Society in the district and recognize contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Researchers at ECU are planning to build a new research facility to bring together diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular researchers under one roof in order to speed up the medical research process through collaboration. The $8 million project would house office and lab space as well as surgery rooms for animal testing. Religious leaders have also launched a campaign to try to revoke North Carolina's death penalty, but a top lawmaker believes there is little chance of success given the current political control of the state legislature.
The document summarizes local news from Binghamton, New York on November 27, 2011. It discusses the successful Maine-Endwell football team looking forward to next season with many returning players. It also mentions a basketball game between BU and Missouri. Additionally, it covers small businesses benefitting from "Small Business Saturday" promotions and local shoppers supporting small, local shops for unique gifts. Finally, it provides an overview of Steuben Glass, an iconic American crystal company, preparing to close its factory after over a century of operations due to financial difficulties.
Volunteers from various organizations decorated and furnished 10 apartments at Jane Cizik Garden Place, a housing community for women operated by The Women's Home. The Adopt a Unit project aimed to make the transition into housing more comfortable for vulnerable women. Volunteers pulled together furniture, decorations, and appliances to transform empty units into homes. An open house event allowed volunteers and tenants to see the results and inspire the tenants. The project helped tenants feel settled as they work to rebuild their lives with support from The Women's Home.
This document is a newsletter from Roger Bacon High School that provides information about upcoming events at the school in January through April. It discusses the 42nd annual sports stag on January 19th and hall of fame induction. It also provides details on fundraising efforts for scholarships at the school and encourages alumni to support the annual fund and consider planned gifts.
Hockey Day Minnesota 2012 was a success despite weather issues moving some games indoors. High school, college, and Minnesota Wild games were played. A telethon raised over $134,000 for the Jack Jablonski Trust Fund. The event was dedicated to the Jablonski family and their support was expressed. Outdoor games are planned again for next year in Grand Rapids.
The document summarizes the introduction of the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004, which includes 770,000 acres of wilderness designation. It provides details on the bill, reactions from the Nevada Wilderness Coalition, and media coverage. It encourages readers to write letters to their representatives asking them to protect additional areas like the Pahranagat Range by revising the bill.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club including:
1) A fall dinner and social gathering on November 17th featuring a guest speaker on the Tejon proposed development projects.
2) A talk by noted urban planner James Kunstler at Cal State Bakersfield on November 14th about past mistakes in urban planning.
3) Upcoming hikes and activities for the various Sierra Club groups in the region like the Buena Vista, Condor, Kaweah, and Mineral King groups.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club that announces their upcoming annual spring banquet on April 21st. It will celebrate John Muir's birthday, Earth Day, and their environmental accomplishments. The guest speaker will be Garrett Burke, the designer of the John Muir quarter coin. The newsletter also provides information on various local hiking events and environmental issues including threats to national forest campgrounds and efforts to preserve local farmland from development.
Garden Smart Colorado: A Guide to Non-Invasive Plants for Your GardenFujita64g
This document provides a guide to non-invasive plants for gardens in Colorado. It begins with an introduction explaining the problems caused by invasive ornamental plants and encourages using native species. The rest of the document profiles 15 invasive ornamental weeds that are prohibited in Colorado, and suggests alternative native and cultivated plants for both mountain and lower elevation gardens. Icons are included to indicate traits like whether a plant is invasive, its sun and water needs. The goal is to help gardeners choose plants that will not harm local ecosystems.
The document provides information about Bungarribee House, the first land grant in Blacktown, NSW, and details from a Rotary Club meeting.
Key points:
- Bungarribee House was built in 1825 from imported bricks and stone with local timber, without nails in its construction.
- The Rotary Club meeting discussed welcoming guests and students, hearing reports from committee chairs, and upcoming community events they would assist with in September.
- DG Keith Roffey invited the club to the official launch of a $200,000 project to upgrade the adolescent wing of the Children's Hospital at Westmead, a legacy of the three Sydney Rotary districts.
This document provides information about changes to The Dugway Dispatch publication at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. The publication has been redesigned to a shorter format published at least twice a month. Issues will be numbered and include columns from readers as well as features on employee hobbies. Information will also be shared through the Dugway Proving Ground Facebook page to allow access from various devices. Safety tips are provided to employees for the holiday season.
IL: Chicago - Cook County: Wild Landscaping - Rain Gardens Aren’t Only for RainSotirakou964
This free magazine educates about the natural areas around Chicago through articles, events, and advertisements. It focuses on streams and rivers in this issue, with articles about river otters, rain gardens, and paddling the Kishwaukee River. The publisher hopes to continue publishing the magazine and increase support through advertising and donations."
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document discusses a river boating trip taken by 15 people on the East Walker River in Nevada. It describes the river as winding through desert badlands with granite outcrops, containing a few technical rapids. The group had a great time on the day-long trip and gained an appreciation for the wild stretch of river that is within the proposed Bald Mountain Wilderness area.
This document summarizes opposition to a proposed power transmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink that would run through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California. It notes that over 400 people attended a hearing to voice their opposition. It questions the need for the powerline, noting energy conservation could meet San Diego's needs. Rooftop solar is also presented as a viable alternative. The article advocates for citizens to get involved in influencing decisions that will affect their future and the desert environment.
This document provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay in Western Australia. It summarizes that the club held meetings on September 28th, October 5th, and October 12th which featured speakers on sustainability, an End Polio breakfast, and a speaker on escaping Vietnam. It also notes the official visit of the district governor, welcoming of a new member, upcoming committee meetings and events, and calls for nominations for a Pride of Workmanship community award.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming project launch for Manna Industries' "Kid's Kitchen" and a club visit planned for May 19th.
2) Recognition of club members Elizabeth and Graeme receiving awards and a trip for their business.
3) Details for the club's first Changeover Dinner on July 1st at the Nedlands Golf Club.
The summer 2011 edition of Private Forest Matters—a quarterly newsletter distributed to members of the Private Forest Landowners Association in British Columbia, Canada. Includes highlights from the 2011 AGM and field tour.
The Nevada Wilderness Project announces the hiring of their new Southern Nevada Outreach Director, Nick Dobric. They thank volunteers who commented on the Gold Butte transportation plan. The volunteer spotlight profiles Jane and Kevin Day, who provide technical support and create the annual calendar. The director's corner discusses spring renewal and upcoming activities across northern and southern Nevada.
The Nevada Wilderness Project had a very busy and successful year in 2005. They opened a new office in Las Vegas, hired 4 new employees, and ran 3 active campaigns to designate more wilderness areas in Nevada. The director expresses optimism about continuing their important work in 2006 with help from members through volunteering, donations, and letters to representatives.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay's bulletin provides updates on club events and initiatives.
1) The club held a successful quiz night fundraiser that raised $3,200 to support club projects.
2) Simone gave an overview of the Waist Disposal Challenge initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among Rotarians.
3) The bulletin discusses upcoming events including the club's birthday and Christmas dinner, and the Dr. Ken Collins address which will launch the Paul Harris Society in the district and recognize contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Researchers at ECU are planning to build a new research facility to bring together diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular researchers under one roof in order to speed up the medical research process through collaboration. The $8 million project would house office and lab space as well as surgery rooms for animal testing. Religious leaders have also launched a campaign to try to revoke North Carolina's death penalty, but a top lawmaker believes there is little chance of success given the current political control of the state legislature.
The document summarizes local news from Binghamton, New York on November 27, 2011. It discusses the successful Maine-Endwell football team looking forward to next season with many returning players. It also mentions a basketball game between BU and Missouri. Additionally, it covers small businesses benefitting from "Small Business Saturday" promotions and local shoppers supporting small, local shops for unique gifts. Finally, it provides an overview of Steuben Glass, an iconic American crystal company, preparing to close its factory after over a century of operations due to financial difficulties.
Volunteers from various organizations decorated and furnished 10 apartments at Jane Cizik Garden Place, a housing community for women operated by The Women's Home. The Adopt a Unit project aimed to make the transition into housing more comfortable for vulnerable women. Volunteers pulled together furniture, decorations, and appliances to transform empty units into homes. An open house event allowed volunteers and tenants to see the results and inspire the tenants. The project helped tenants feel settled as they work to rebuild their lives with support from The Women's Home.
This document is a newsletter from Roger Bacon High School that provides information about upcoming events at the school in January through April. It discusses the 42nd annual sports stag on January 19th and hall of fame induction. It also provides details on fundraising efforts for scholarships at the school and encourages alumni to support the annual fund and consider planned gifts.
Hockey Day Minnesota 2012 was a success despite weather issues moving some games indoors. High school, college, and Minnesota Wild games were played. A telethon raised over $134,000 for the Jack Jablonski Trust Fund. The event was dedicated to the Jablonski family and their support was expressed. Outdoor games are planned again for next year in Grand Rapids.
The document summarizes the introduction of the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004, which includes 770,000 acres of wilderness designation. It provides details on the bill, reactions from the Nevada Wilderness Coalition, and media coverage. It encourages readers to write letters to their representatives asking them to protect additional areas like the Pahranagat Range by revising the bill.
The document provides information about upcoming events for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club including:
1) A fall dinner and social gathering on November 17th featuring a guest speaker on the Tejon proposed development projects.
2) A talk by noted urban planner James Kunstler at Cal State Bakersfield on November 14th about past mistakes in urban planning.
3) Upcoming hikes and activities for the various Sierra Club groups in the region like the Buena Vista, Condor, Kaweah, and Mineral King groups.
This document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club that announces their upcoming annual spring banquet on April 21st. It will celebrate John Muir's birthday, Earth Day, and their environmental accomplishments. The guest speaker will be Garrett Burke, the designer of the John Muir quarter coin. The newsletter also provides information on various local hiking events and environmental issues including threats to national forest campgrounds and efforts to preserve local farmland from development.
The document summarizes several events related to environmental protection efforts. It discusses a Sierra Club-led effort to stop logging in the Giant Sequoia National Monument by obtaining an injunction against the Forest Service. It also mentions that governors from three states have challenged the federal government's weakening of the Clinton-era Roadless Rule. Additionally, it notes that a judge recently revoked a Bush administration rule eliminating public input on forest projects, leading the Forest Service to suspend over 170 projects in Oregon and Washington.
The document summarizes the spring banquet of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club. Several awards were given out to recognize community members for their environmental work, including William Tweed, Jennifer Randel, Harold Wood, and Chester Arthur. The main speaker was David Crow, recently retired director of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Over 110 people attended. The Sierra Club also endorsed several Democratic candidates in the upcoming California primary elections.
The document summarizes information from the March/April 2004 newsletter of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club. It discusses the upcoming Sierra Club Board of Directors election and warns that outside groups may try to influence the election. It urges members to vote. It also provides information about upcoming chapter events, including a workshop on water law and the California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee meeting in San Luis Obispo. It calls on members to voice their opposition to the Final Decision by the Forest Service regarding the Sequoia National Monument plan, which allows for logging.
The document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club announcing upcoming events for March and April 2009. It discusses the annual spring banquet to be held on March 28th at Benji's French Basque Restaurant, including guest speaker Fletcher Linton. It also advertises several hikes and a presentation by Paul Gipe about renewable energy. Throughout are additional articles about conservation issues, calls for volunteer participation, and notices of other local Sierra Club group activities.
The Sierra Club has played an important role in environmental advocacy in Kern County. Through lawsuits, the Sierra Club has pushed developers to mitigate air pollution and preserve agricultural land. As a result of Sierra Club efforts, millions of dollars have been invested in pollution reduction and over 15 agricultural easements have been secured. While controversial to some, the Sierra Club's litigation has motivated local governments to take steps towards addressing these environmental issues. A presentation by author James Kunstler attracted over 800 people and increased public support for changing development practices. However, long term change requires local leaders to prioritize environmental protection over development.
The document is an announcement for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club's annual awards banquet on April 20th. It provides details about the event, including location, time, menu options, and price. It encourages members to attend to socialize, recognize contributions to environmental causes, and participate in a raffle fundraiser. The announcement also includes information about increased funding that will be provided to the chapter's groups and success in recent air quality litigation against the EPA.
The document summarizes events and issues related to the Sequoia National Forest and Monument. It reports that the Freeman Creek Trail was widened without public input, damaging the trail, and urges readers to protest this action. It also reports that a bill has been introduced to override court decisions and allow logging of large trees in the Giant Sequoia National Monument, and urges readers to write their representatives to protest this bill. Finally, it announces an upcoming Sierra Club outing in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
The document discusses several environmental issues and calls readers to write their representatives to voice support. It urges writing local supervisors to reconsider their negative stance on proposed wilderness designations. It also encourages contacting senators and representatives to oppose bills weakening the Endangered Species Act and support protecting roadless forest areas. Readers are asked to advocate for alternative energy over drilling in Alaskan wildlife refuges.
The document announces the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club's annual spring banquet to be held on April 1st. It will feature a presentation by David Crow on air quality issues in the San Joaquin Valley. Attendees will have the opportunity to socialize, meet new members, see exhibits from environmental groups, and recognize members' conservation efforts. A tasty meal will be served for $16 per person. RSVPs are due by March 24th. The chapter played a key role in the San Joaquin Valley becoming the first place to pass an Indirect Source Rule, which charges developers fees to mitigate air pollution from new housing developments. Additionally, a large planned community has been proposed on
The document summarizes an upcoming Sierra Club event and provides information about a new book on the Kern Plateau and Southern Sierra. It discusses the Sierra Club's annual fall dinner where about 90 people celebrated the chapter's involvement in issues. The dinner featured presentations by Outings Chair Jim Nichols on his hiking adventures. The document also provides details about a new book by retired science teacher and Sierra Club Past-President Joe Fontaine called "The Kern Plateau and Gems of the Southern Sierra" which covers the natural history and protection efforts of the region. Photos from the dinner event are included.
The document discusses a proposed development called Yokohl Ranch that would build a new city of 10,000 homes on 36,000 acres of protected agricultural land. Local groups oppose this due to concerns about increased traffic, impacts to water supplies and habitat, and inconsistencies with existing growth plans. It encourages residents to voice their opposition to the county board of supervisors. It also announces upcoming Sierra Club meetings and hikes in the area.
The Nelson Pilots Association will be hosting the annual Nelson BC Flightfest and Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday August 6, 2011 at Nelson's Municipal Airport. The event will feature several renowned Canadian airshow performers and displays by the Canadian Military with two aircraft. It aims to attract locals and visitors from across BC, Alberta, the US and beyond of all ages, both pilots and non-pilots. Support general aviation and airports by attending this grassroots aviation tradition. More information can be found at nelsonpilots.ca.
The article discusses the declining global population of sea turtles and the causes, which are primarily human activities like stealing eggs, killing turtles for their meat and shells, and pollution. It notes that many sea turtle species are on the verge of extinction, with only one out of 1,000 loggerhead turtle eggs surviving to adulthood. While natural predators have always existed, human predation is now the main driver of declining populations. The problem is largely due to poverty in many parts of the world where sea turtles are killed for food or decoration due to lack of alternatives. Unless poverty is addressed, there is little hope for improving the situation for sea turtles.
The document summarizes a Sierra Club member's account of attending a public meeting regarding a Bureau of Land Management proposal for motorized vehicle routes on public lands. The meeting was contentious, with many residents voicing opposition to the BLM representative there. A positive outcome was that a letter to the editor was published the next day supporting the Sierra Club's position against the proposed routes. The member found it encouraging that the club's activism was influencing public opinion and debate on the issue.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay. It provides updates on various club activities, events, and projects over the past week. Specifically, it discusses:
1) A letter from the club president discussing upcoming events and a successful microscope project.
2) A report on a presentation about the Handicamp program and plans to get the new district involved.
3) Announcements about various upcoming club meetings, events like a twilight sail and Christmas party, and volunteer opportunities.
The document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club announcing upcoming events in September and October 2003. It discusses an annual fall dinner social on October 25th, invites members to a statewide conservation meeting in San Luis Obispo on September 6-7th, and lists a variety of hiking and educational activities for members to participate in during the fall months, including climbs up Liebre Mountain and visits to Hungry Valley State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. It also provides updates on issues like the Tejon Ranch development proposals and efforts to cooperate across chapters on conservation challenges.
The document summarizes various housing and development projects threatening to increase urban sprawl in central California and damage agricultural lands and natural environments. It lists large housing developments approved or proposed in Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties, which would cover thousands of acres. It urges readers to become informed, monitor proposals, express opinions to officials, and ensure developments comply with general plans. It provides contact information for local officials and describes actions readers can take individually or through Sierra Club groups to curb uncontrolled sprawl.
The document summarizes the author's visit to a Native American reservation in South Dakota. Some key points:
1) The author visited to see the funeral services provided by one of only three Native American licensed funeral directors.
2) During the visit, the author learned about the history of injustice and broken treaties experienced by Native Americans, including the forced assimilation of children through boarding schools.
3) The author helped a tribe prepare a tipi and attended a family-style meeting, observing the matriarchal leadership structure of the tribe.
Similar to November-December 2001 Roadrunner Newsletter, Kern-Kaweah Sierrra Club (20)
John Muir was a successful fruit rancher who understood the importance of fertile soil for plant growth. The lesson plan aims to teach students that soil is made up of weathered rock and organic materials, and that it differs in color, texture, water retention, and ability to support plant growth. Students will examine soil samples, learn how soil forms, conduct an experiment on water retention, and monitor plant growth in different soil types.
This document provides a lesson plan for a 5th grade science class on severe weather. The lesson introduces students to John Muir's writings about experiencing severe storms in nature. It then outlines an activity where students will research one type of severe weather in groups, addressing its key features, typical locations, effects, safety precautions, and a specific historical event. The lesson aims to help students understand the causes and impacts of different severe weather phenomena.
The Sierra Club Sequoia Task Force provides recommendations for the Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan. Key points include:
1) The plan must fully protect all biological, ecological, geological and historical objects listed in the proclamation establishing the monument.
2) Management zones are proposed, including a Human Interface Zone near developments focused on public safety, and a General Forest Zone emphasizing natural restoration.
3) Restoration of natural processes like fire and succession are prioritized over mechanical interventions. Fuels reduction is limited to within 200 feet of structures, with prescribed fire preferred elsewhere.
4) The monument plan must be self-sufficient and take precedence over other forest plans like the Sierra Nevada Framework.
John Muir observed a forest fire in the Kaweah River area and described its behavior. The fire raced up steep slopes quickly consuming shrubs and bushes. Upon reaching the deep forest, the fire slowed and crept beneath the trees, nibbling compressed needles and scales with small flames. Large trees were only attacked at the base, as their thick bark protected them, unless debris was piled around the trees.
This document provides a lesson plan for a 1st grade science class about habitats. The plan introduces students to John Muir's love of nature and exploration of habitats through excerpts from his autobiography. Students will learn about how external features help different plants and animals survive in their habitats. They will research an animal and plant, draw pictures, and create interpretive signs for a classroom zoological and botanical garden display of different species and their habitats. Extensions include keeping nature journals, scheduling a performance by environmental singer Bill Oliver, and listening to a song about habitats.
This science lesson plan for 7th grade focuses on glaciers and how they shape landscapes over long periods of time. Students will learn about John Muir's research on glaciers in Yosemite Valley in the late 1800s, which helped prove that glaciers carved the valley and other Sierra Nevada features. The lesson introduces concepts like glacial formation and movement. It then has students research different aspects of glaciers like the landscapes they create, their history, and their role in shaping the Sierra Nevada. Finally, groups will present their findings and discuss how Muir's understanding of glacial geology developed through his studies.
John Muir was fascinated by unique ecosystems and how plant and animal species are specially adapted to their environments. He recognized that climate, soil, water and other environmental factors determine what can survive in a given area. The document outlines a lesson plan for 4th grade students about John Muir and unique ecosystems. Students will research an assigned plant or animal and present on the specific ecosystem it is found in, including location and other species. The goal is for students to understand how environmental conditions influence what can live where.
John Muir traveled extensively, studying diverse life forms in different environments around the world. As part of a lesson plan on John Muir, students will learn about the variety of plants and animals inhabiting ecosystems like oceans, deserts, tundra, forests, grasslands and wetlands. They will research and report on species found in one assigned biome, comparing lists to see similarities and differences in species across environments.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document provides a lesson plan about avalanches for an 8th grade science class. The lesson uses excerpts from John Muir's writing about his experience being caught in an avalanche. Students will learn about the forces that cause avalanches and conduct an experiment modeling different snow conditions using flour, sugar, and potato flakes layered on a tilted board. They will observe how the different material combinations flow and relate it to avalanche formation. The lesson aims to explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object's motion and how various factors can trigger an avalanche.
1) Acid mine drainage is a major water pollution problem in Pennsylvania due to the state's long history of coal mining. When pyrite in coal mines is exposed to air and water, it produces sulfuric acid and dissolved metals that severely degrade water quality and aquatic habitats.
2) Chemical treatment using alkaline substances like limestone is currently the most common method to neutralize acidity and precipitate metals out of the water. However, it is expensive to operate and maintain. Passive treatment methods like constructed wetlands are becoming more widely used because they have lower long-term costs.
3) Wetlands can successfully remediate acid mine drainage through natural processes that raise the pH and remove metals. Pennsylvania is
The document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club for November/December 2010. It contains three main articles: 1) Residents in the community of Weldon oppose a proposed 300-acre solar development project due to concerns about impacts to farmland, flooding risks, and dust. 2) A court ruling requires the city of Tulare to redo its environmental report for a proposed sports complex project, delaying the project. 3) The newsletter encourages members to vote in upcoming elections and provides candidate statements from people running for the chapter's executive committee.
The document summarizes efforts to establish and develop the Panorama Vista Preserve, a 950-acre nature area along the Kern River in California. A coalition of three local groups purchased the land in the late 1990s. Since then, volunteers have been working to revegetate the area by planting over 100,000 trees and shrubs. They have established irrigation systems and a nursery with the help of grants. The revegetation efforts have faced challenges from insect damage but have shown progress over the past decade. The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club recently donated $3,000 to support expanding the irrigation system.
The document is the November/December 2009 issue of The Roadrunner, a publication of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club.
The main articles discuss:
1) Concerns about a proposed local plant that will produce electricity through gasification, including added traffic, farmland loss, and impacts to endangered species habitat.
2) A new California law establishing a feed-in tariff program requiring utilities to purchase solar power from small generators.
3) An upcoming Sierra Club fall dinner and presentation on hiking destinations in the southern Sierra Nevada region.
The document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club dated September/October 2009. It includes information about the following events:
- The chapter's annual fall banquet on November 7th featuring a presentation by Jim Nichols on remote areas of the Eastern Sierra.
- A $1000 donation by the chapter to support the KEEP Foundation's environmental education camp.
- The dedication of the new John Krebs Wilderness area in the Mineral King region of Sequoia National Park on July 25th.
- An obituary for longtime member Jean Bennett who left a $75,000 bequest to the chapter.
- Upcoming outings
The Kern County Board of Supervisors considered approving three large housing developments on farmland at the edges of Bakersfield before completing a general plan update. Sierra Club argues this would undermine the public input process for the general plan update. They urge the public to ask supervisors to impose a moratorium on developments in these outlying areas until the general plan update is adopted. The Buena Vista group toured the CSUB animal rehabilitation facility and holds events to educate members on environmental issues.
This document provides information about submitting comments on the scoping process for developing a management plan for the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It summarizes the history of challenges developing a management plan and advocates that comments emphasize forming a scientific advisory board, protecting roadless and grove areas, relying primarily on natural processes, and changing management from the Forest Service to Sequoia National Park. The Sierra Club is urging people to submit comments by May 4, 2009 to help shape a valid management plan.
The document summarizes several ongoing issues in Bakersfield, California regarding urban sprawl and development projects. It discusses two large proposed housing developments, the Canyons and Rio Bravo Ranch projects, that will impact endangered species and farmland. It also mentions cumulative development projects totaling over 100,000 housing units that will significantly contribute to global warming. The document encourages readers to voice their opinions on these projects to the city planning commission and council. It also provides updates on environmental education funding from the Kern-Kaweah Sierra Club chapter and a memorial fund established to support the Kern River Preserve in honor of a past member.
The Sierra Club Kern-Kaweah Chapter Fall Banquet will be held on November 15th, featuring a presentation by Jim Dodson from the Tejon Ranch Conservancy. Members are encouraged to RSVP by November 12th for the six-course Chinese dinner and program. The document also summarizes several California ballot propositions, endorsing propositions 1A for high-speed rail and 2 for farm animal treatment. It expresses support for T. Boone Pickens' energy plan to increase wind and solar power and use natural gas for vehicles.
The document summarizes a historic agreement between the Sierra Club and Tejon Ranch Company to conserve 240,000 acres of Tejon Ranch in California. The agreement protects 90% of the 270,000-acre ranch in perpetuity through conservation easements, in exchange for the Sierra Club not opposing three proposed developments on the remaining 10% of the ranch. This landmark agreement resolves potential future development and ensures long-term protection of the ranch's unique biodiversity and habitats.
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November-December 2001 Roadrunner Newsletter, Kern-Kaweah Sierrra Club
1. The Roadrunner
Bimonthly Publication of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club — Nov./Dec. 2001
Sierra Club Candidates' Forum
Kern 2nd Dist. Supervisorial Race Chapter Executive Committee needs
Bakersfield's Beale Library, 7 PM, Tues, Dec. 4th. volunteers to raise their hands and sayI
The Chapter and the newly-formed Buena Vista would like to help!
Group will host our first-ever forum for candidates in
Step right up and run for one of the open spots
Kern County’s second district supervisorial race
on the Kern Kaweah Chapter EX-COM. The election
from 7 to 9 PM on December 4, 2001 at the Beale
proper, done by mail, will be in January. Meetings
Library, 701 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield. This forum is
are held approximately once a month, usually on a
a major undertaking of the Club and we need your
Saturday afternoon. Call Georgette Theotig 661.
help—and your attendance—in making it a success.
822.4371 for more details as to what is involved after
All five candidates in the race have agreed to
you say you want to take part.
participate: Mary Beth Garrison, Bernita Jenkins, Don
It is easy to say that one doesn’t have enough
Maben, Gary Sperling, and Linda White.
experience, not enough time, can’t do it! But then
As Club activists know, county supervisors have a
you will never know what you are missing—great
profound effect on the environment. They not only
discussions, great learning opportunities, and great
set policy, but they also set the tone of public dis-
camaraderie are just some of the benefits, and every
course. Current Kern County supervisors, for exam-
once in a while you can rightfully indulge yourself
ple, openly attacked formation of the new Sequoia
in the feeling that you are truly doing something for
National Monument and Carrizo Plain National
the natural world that you love and appreciate.
Monument and encouraged others to do so.
If running for the Chapter Ex-com sounds like a
It's already apparent we’ve got our work cut out
bit too much to begin with, talk with your local Ex-
for us in educating the candidates. One stated pub-
com and offer your services there. There is a 99.9
licly that he’s “concerned about public access to
percent chance you will be welcomed with open
public lands” and that “there was a tendency to
arms. Call the number at the head of your group
close these lands to the public.” And when asked
listing, p. 6, and find out how you can serve locally if
about urban sprawl he replied, “Urban sprawl? We
not in a chapter-wide position.
don’t have it here."”(That was probably news to the
Give yourself the gift of new experiences .
Bakersfield audience.) Another candidate replied to
the same question with “I am for private property Yes, YOU ARE NEEDED!
rights” as though sprawl was enshrined in the con-
stitution and clean air is not. Gifts to Buy? Sierra Club Calendars
The event is open to the public, so bring your How to Shop? Call Georgette, Stephanie!
friends and neighbors—and your questions. Mod-
Order those beautiful Sierra Club productions
erator Harry Love will ask some questions on behalf
today: the traditional, always terrific Wilderness
of the Club, but he will also be taking written
Calendar to hang on your wall that features a new,
questions from the audience.
large-size photo every month and the Engagement
Some of the topics we hope to discuss are urban
Calendar, spiral bound book format to put by your
sprawl in Bakersfield (yes, Virginia, there’s sprawl in
telephone with a different picture each week. Just $10
Kern County), air quality in the southern San Joa-
each, and they can be delivered to your door via the
quin Valley, preservation of agricultural land, pro-
postman. Call Stephanie Ruosso (Bakersfield area)
tection and management of our national monuments,
661.393.8286 or Georgette Theotig (rest of the
improper use of off-road vehicles, environmental
Chapter) 661.822.4371 to put in your order now.
justice for all, protection of the Kern River Wildland
Quantities are limited and that’s no joke! You don't
corridor, energy development within the county,
want to be disappointed. Remember too—profits go
amelioration of impacts from wind energy projects in
to support Chapter conservation efforts!
Tehachapi, and concentrated animal feeding oper-
ations (aka milk factories).
For updates, contact Paul Gipe at 661.822.9150 SEE YOU AT THE CANDIDATES FOR 2ND
or visit http://kernkaweah.sierraclub.org/. SUPERVISORAL DIST. FORUM,
DECEMBER 8TH!
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Threat of Chapter-supported Lawsuit VICTORY: Giant Sequoia National
Requires Air Pollution Control Board to Monument Lawsuit Dismissed.
take Positive Actions for Clean Air. Carla Cloer's response to the news that the Giant Sequoia
Naiional Monument Lawsuit was dismissed follows below:
This past July, Earthjustice threatened the Air
Pollution Control Board with a lawsuit on behalf of As you may remember, the County of Tulare, the
our Chapter, two other Sierra Club Chapters, the timber industry and a couple of individuals filed a
Fresno Medical Alliance for Healthy Air, Latino lawsuit against the Administration in an attempt to
Issues Forum, and the Center on Race, Poverty and undo the new Clinton-designated Giant Sequoia
the Environment. The suit would have asked the San National Monument.
Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District After G. W. Bush won the election, several
to adopt and enforce six ozone pollution control environmental organizations including the Sierra
measures it had promised to enact by 1998. These Club, NRDC, Tule River Conservancy, the Wilderness
are rules regulating architectural coatings, organic Society, and the State of California filed with the
liquid storage, organic solvent disposal, commercial court to become Intervenors so that they could argue
charbroiling and replacement of two other rules with in support of the Monument. We knew that the issues
newer, more effective pollution-control measures raised in the lawsuit were frivolous, but we couldn’t
within six months. The Air District, in the settlement, be sure that the Bush administration would strongly
has now agreed to do this under court supervision. defend the suit.
Kevin Hall, with the Fresno Chapter of the Sierra The judge did not act for several months: Finally
Club, noted, “This is a positive move by the Air some news to report, and it’s GOOD! On Friday,
District. But we will continue to monitor them September 28, 2001, Judge Urbina granted the
carefully to ensure their continued compliance with government’s motion to dismiss in its entirety Tulare
federal law.” County et al.’s lawsuit challenging the Giant Sequoia
“This is a victory for everyone who breathes in National Monument.
the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevada Moun- Essentially, the judge strongly reaffirmed the
tains,” said Bruce Nilles, an attorney with Earth- validity of the Antiquities Act against the plaintiffs’
justice. “We are pleased with this outcome because it claim that it is an unconstitutional delegation of
will eliminate more than 6 tons per day of pollu- authority to the president; reaffirmed in general the
tion.” Nilles cautioned,“But, this is just the be- authority of the president to establish national mon-
ginning. The District must reduce ozone pollution by uments under the Antiquities Act, and in particular
300 tons per day over the next four years to meet the President Clinton’s exercise of that authority in this
federal ozone standard.” Do you need further case; ruled that establishment of the Monument
confirmation that this threatened suit was necessary? violated neither the National Forest Management Act,
Breathing is more dangerous in Bakersfield, the National Environmental Policy Act, nor the
Fresno, and the Visalia-Tulare-Porterville area than in Administrative Procedure Act; and held that estab-
any other place in the nation except Los Angeles. lishment of the Monument did not violate any
"It continues to be hazardous to your health," said supposed pre-existing rights the plaintiffs may have
Dr. David Pepper of the Medical Alliance for Heal- had within the Monument, including rights they
thy Air. "Each year, we see more children and elderly claimed under the 1990 Mediated Settlement Agree-
people in the emergency room because of air ment. Because the lawsuit was dismissed, our motions
pollution. It’s a sad situation that can be addressed to intervene were moot. In any event, for now the
with a little political backbone. Today, the Air Monument is safe, at least from the legal challenge,
District is taking an important first step in the right and we should all declare victory.
direction.” A big thank you to our attorneys at Earthjustice!
We are most grateful to Bruce Nilles, the attorney As for the ongoing USFS planning process for the
with Earthjustice, who represented the coalition, new Monument Plan, we continue to have many
skillfully handling the legal activities and to you, our many concerns that the process is not leading to
Chapter members for your financial support of the something that will follow the intent and purpose of
Sierra Club and the Kern Kaweah Chapter. This has the Proclamation that created the Monument. Many
helped to bring about this obviously much needed of us, including local volunteers and Sierra Club
action that is a giant step forward toward attaining staff, are working hard to get this plan on the right
clean air in the communities that we call home. track and/or to lay the groundwork for a legal
There is still more to be done. If you want more challenge should the USFS not be up to the chal-
information and/or want to help, call 661.323.5569 lenge of managing this irreplaceable natural wonder.
to find out what you can do. We hope that it will not be necessary to head to
3. THE ROADRUNNER 3
court in future years to save the Sequoias once again! National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National
But, that is what we will do if it is required! Monument through monitoring, enforcement, edu-
Carla Cloer, Sequoia Task Force Chair/Sierra Club cation, and litigation.
The Sequoia ForestKeeper will serve as the eyes,
Sequoia ForestKeeper: Organization’s ears, and voice for the forest. The plan for action
First Meeting is Grand Success. includes: (a) to effectively participate in the planning
About six members of the Kern Kaweah Chapter of our national monument in order to create a
were among the fifty or so who attended the launch management plan that truly protects the Sequoias,
of the new Sequoia ForestKeeper organization at preventing logging under the guise of forest health,
noon on 20 September 2001 in front of the same fuels reduction and resource management from
ginat sequoia tree where President Clinton signed the destroying the ecosystem as a whole, (b) to educate
Giant Sequoia National Monument Proclamation. the public as to the wonders of this great forest and
Representatives of the California environmental to the potential threats to its well being, and (c) to
foundation, Environment Now, the Monache Inter- monitor the health of the forests’ many ecosystems
tribal Association, John Muir Project and Range- so that future generations can share in the wonder of
Watch made preliminary statements. Following Ara this magnificent forest.
Marderosian’s keynote message (see excerpts below) Quote from a fitting observation made by the poet
a nicely catered lunch and a stroll among the giants William Blake: “The tree which moves some to tears
ended the celebration for most, with some taking a of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that
further tour with Martin Litton to view the des- stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and
truction in the forest caused by the Forest Service deformity—and some scarce see nature at all. But to
logging. the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagi-
Following are excerpts from Marderosian’s nation itself."
speech: Marderosian urged each individual “to make a
It is due to the perceptive awareness of the need promise to yourself that you can make a difference
for a focused organization and the support of the and you can help to preserve this magnificent
directors and staff of the California environmental ecosystem. Be accountable, tell a friend, and be part
foundation, Environment Now, that we are here today of the solution.”
to launch the Sequoia ForestKeeper. For further information with details on how to
Sequoiadendron giganteum. John Muir called become a member, contact 760.376-4434 or 866.
Sequoias “nature's masterpiece,” “the greatest living 533.7873. Web site is www.sequoia forestkeeper.org
thing,” and a “king tree.” News from the legislative front.
Sequoia trees are the world's largest living things.
These majestic trees have reached ages of 3,200 Mainly +++! Hooray!
years, diameters of 38 feet, and individual weights of You have seen the articles on Sequoia Monument
600 tons. To put it in perspective, some Sequoia trees and air pollution. No more need be said.
have been in existence since 1000 BC, a time that State news: Signed: authorization for a state-wide
predates Plato, Confucius, and Buddha to name a vote in March on a 2.6-million dollar bond issue for
few. The Sequoia, a relative of the Coast redwood, parks: purchase of land, renovation, etc.
grows in natural groves only in California. Sequoia Signed: Bills coordinating local water supply and
National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National land use decisions to help provide California’s cities,
Monument contain more than half of the world’s farms and rural communities with adequate and
Sequoia groves. assured water supplies.
As well as being a sanctuary to these giants, the Signed: Bill that gives local governments the op-
Sequoia National Forest is a complex and abundant portunity to deny build-out of antiquated subdi-
forest ecosystem that is home to hundreds of plant visions in places where development should not
and animal species, including the California Spotted occur and should end the practice of artificially
Owl and Pacific Fisher. In spite of its stature, how- inflating land values for the purpose of extorting
ever, the Sequoia ecosystem is threatened. exorbitant sums of money out of land trusts and
Logging continues to occur in the Sequoia public agencies that wish to acquire the land affected
National Forest and in the Giant Sequoia National (Hearst Lands plus several others!).
Monument, and logging loopholes exist in the Giant Yet to Come: Support for the Roadless Area Con-
Sequoia National Monument Proclamation. servation Rule, the law that will prevent road
The Sequoia ForestKeeper has been created to development in our national forests. In just 60 days,
ensure that this ecosystem will endure and evolve 850,000 comments! Took a year to gather the last
through future windows of time. Its mission is to 1.5 million comments, response is amazing but does
protect and restore the ecosystems of Sequoia not mean success! When this and drilling in ANWR
4. 4 THE ROADRUNNER
comes up again, YOUR VOICES WILL BE VITAL. Unger, SC speaker, was the only person opposed to
Sept. Joint RCC Meeting Report. Next the Kern River Freeway; many other individuals and
groups spoke against putting the freeway near their
meeting: Southern Section. Sunday, Jan 6th. property.
LA Sierra Club Office. Unger pointed out that instead of a freeway, we
All members welcome! could use a small fraction of 1,500 million dollars
Twice a year delegates from the California Chap- to subsidize frequent bus service. He also said that
ters meet in San Luis Obispo to discuss the current the freeway was opposed because it will bring air
environmental issues facing the state. Many of the pollution and noise to those who recreate by the
topics discussed are often the same at each meeting river and facilitate suburban sprawl onto farmland.
but have reached different stages of necessary action. Unger thinks the Kern River Freeway can still be
On the weekend of September 18–19, the RCC stopped by preventing its funding. Kern is the most
(Regional Conservation Committee) from both populous county in CA that does not have a sales tax
northern and southern parts of the state met. A grass dedicated to building roads; so, the state will have to
roots organization spoke on behalf of an initiative pay for the Kern River Freeway. Since the plan is to
they plan to place on the ballot regarding old-growth exclude trucks from the Kern River Freeway, the state
trees. It would prevent the removal of a commercial might not want to pay for it. On August 20,
grade tree that was older than 150 years. They were Governor Davis said California will not build any
seeking Sierra Club approval. A topic of concern to more freeways.
the Central Valley, that of urban sprawl into agri- Please write to Davis, thank him for his courage
cultural lands, may be addressed through a proposed and foresight in making this proclamation (Address
initiative for the Nov, 2002 ballot that would require on p. 8) and express your wishes for not supporting
towns to establish urban growth boundaries that the proposed freeway.
would contain growth and encourage in-fill devel- Over one hundred flyers to homes and businesses
opment. Another legislative bill, now law, should at the eastern end of the freeway have been dis-
help to control growth by stating that water supply ributed. Call 661.323.5569 if you can help with this
must be assured prior to development. effort and/or desire more information.
On coastal issues a proposed national seashore for
the Gaviota-Santa Barbara area was discussed along Letter to the editor
with the concern that the governor is seeking to Save the Arctic Wildlife Refuge
weaken the power of the Coastal Commission. After the terrorist attacks on New York, now, more
The long-term issues of additions to Wilderness than ever, we need to realize that oil dependence is
land, the Yosemite National Park plan to reduce what makes this country vulnerable to outside at-
human impact, and the continued threat to the Arctic tacks. Far from encouraging more oil drilling in
National Wildlife Refuge rounded out the discussion places like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, to
issues. defend our national security we need a huge pro-
The amount of time, knowledge, and fortitude that gram to encourage sustainable energy production
both our member volunteers and Club staff dedicate and a move to solar, wind, and much greater energy
to these issues attest to our degree of success in the conservation.
past. It also indicates the degree of vigilance we must As someone who wants America to be able to
maintain to keep our victories coming. The final retain its freedom, civil liberties, and environment
lesson learned is that your letter writing, e-mail rather than giving them up like the Terrorists want us
messages, and presence at meetings is the only way to, I am urging our United States Senators to oppose
we can win. Harry Love opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil
Kern River Freeway drilling. I hope you will agree, and write our two
still needs your help. California Senators to ask them to oppose oil drilling
in the Arctic. Harold Wood
A joint meeting of the Bakersfield City Council
and the Kern County Board of Supervisors, on July Around the Chapter
23, unanimously choose Alternative 15 of the Ba- * Buena Vista Group Meeting in Patriots Park in
kersfield Systems Study. Alternative 15 consists of September provided a nice opportunity for club
the Kern River Freeway plus an extension of the members to “be normal” after the Sept 11th occur-
freeway through town to state routes 178 and 58 rence. Delicious potluck contributions provided a
plus a north beltway that will be built several years great meal with an “ice cream social” at the end
after the Kern River Freeway. Alternative 15 paves with, incidentally, enough ice cream to share with the
350 homes and 520 businesses; it costs $1.5 billion, neighborhood kids playing in the park.
if eight lanes wide and no cost overruns. Arthur The Buena Vista group is very sorry to have
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received the resignation of Leah Hagemeier, its chair. Nov.19 (mon) Owens Peak Gp. Program to be
Leah is now located permanently in Los Angeles. determined. Maturango Museum, 100 E. Las Flores;
Glenn Shellcross, the vice-chair, is filling in and has 7:30 PM . Call Dennis for more info. 760.375.7967.
expressed hope that volunteers for this job and other Nov. 20th (tues) The Kangaroo Rat. Speaker:
positions on the group’s ex-com will step forth. Call Ellen Cypher. Buena Vista Group. Beale Library.
661.832.3382 if you want to submit your name or Bksf. 7 PM.
recommend someone to be contacted. Nov 24th (sat) Pacific Crest Trail Section
* Great Job, Paul. Paul Gipe, Chapter Chair, has Liebre Mt. Strenuous. Beautiful views over
been most generous with his expertise and time in Antelope Valley. PMC tennis courts, 8 AM. Flying J,
putting on Energy Seminars all over the Chapter’s 8:30 PM. Call Ches, 661.242.0423 for more details.
geographical domain—Visalia, Pine Mountain Club, Nov 27th (tues) Birding at Carrizo Plain. Meet 8
Bakersfield, and still more to come. We are very AM for full day trip, 1 PM for half day trip. PMC
fortunate to have a person with his background and tennis courts. 2000 to 6000 sand hill cranes, hawks,
willingness to share in our Chapter. Thanks, Paul. etc. congregate in the late afternoon. Bring snack
*Great Job, Elizabeth Saba & Ann Williams who and plan for late return. Details? 661. 242.2137.
recognized that a friend, the Kern River, needed help Dec. 1 (sat) Mineral King Group Outing to
as it wandered thru Bakersfield proper. These two Marble Falls, Sequoia National Park. For info call
were the spearheads who have led to a group called Theresa Stump 559.731.0594 or Harold Wood at
Rivercare. Rivercare is dedicated to cleaning up the 559.739.8527.
river’s banks from the incredible amount of trash Dec. 1st (sat) Condor Group Holiday Party. 6
that is left along its course. You can read more about PM. PMC, Pool Pavilion Room. Bring potluck item
it in the on-line version of Midgebuzzings and there to share, white elephant for gift exchange.
will be more of an update in the next issue of the Dec 4th (tues) 2nd Supervisorial District
Roadrunner. So now, more power to you, Elizabeth Candidates’ Forum. Beale Library, Bksf. œ7PM.
and Ann, and your fellow members of Rivercare. (Details p. 1)
Dec. 8th (sat) Chapter’s Christmas Party. 6 PM .
All Kern-Kaweah Chapter members are invited to
WINTER WANDERINGS celebrate at the home of Gordon and Eva Nipp in
Bakersfield. Please bring your special potluck dish.
For directions call 661.872.2432.
Nov. 1st (thur) Kern River Specific Trails Plan. Dec. 9th (sun) Mineral King Group's Annual
Public meeting. 6 PM. Kern Co. Public Services Holiday Party, at Harold and Janet Wood’s house,
Bldg, 2700 M St, Bksfld. Hiker advocates are needed. Visalia, 4 PM . All Sierra Club members welcome, Call
Nov. 3rd (sat) 9 AM Unrecognized Tribes of to R.S.V.P. 559.739.8527.
California Rally. All day walk through Bakersfield Dec 14th (fri) 6 PM. Mineral King Group Social
to Elk Hills. Transfer of Elk Hills oil fields from Gathering at Borders Books Coffee House, Visalia.
Federal control to Occidental Oil Company, threatens Dec. 15th ( sat) Timosea Peak (8664ft), west of
their heritage . Details? Call 661.637.1851. Nov. 8th Owens Lake. Good winter workout with great view of
(thur) Public Meeting on Proposed Forest Cottonwood Creek and Owens Valley. Meet at the
Management Plan for Four Southern Ridgecrest Cinemas at 7:00 AM. Call Dennis at
California Forests (includes Los Padres). Frazier 760.375.7967.
Park Community Center. 6 to 9 PM. Your voice
needs to be heard. Looking Ahead to 2002
Nov. 9th. (fri) Mineral King Group Social Feb 1-3 (fri-sun) Cross Counry Ski Tour in
Gathering at Brewbaker’s Brew Pub, Visalia. 6 PM. Sequoia National Monument. Feb 16-18 (sat-mon)
Nov.10 (sat) Excursion to Aquarium of the Cross Country Ski Backpack to Trail of the
Pacific. Long Beach. Call Gita, 661.242.8258 for Giants, Sequoia National Monument. Limit 8. These
more deta ils. two trips will be led by Gary and Paulette Landers,
Nov. 17th (sat) Pinto Peak (7508ft), near Towne Call now for details: reservations 714.529.8154
Pass. We will probably start from Emigrant Pass, Interested in attending ex-com meetings of your
using the abandoned jeep track. Meet at the CalTrans group? of your Chapter? Call relevant telephone
Park and Ride Lot, E. Ridgecrest Blvd, at 7:30 AM. number listed in the Chapter Roster, p. 6.
Call Dennis at (760)375-7967.
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MIDGEBUZZINGS
For many years I’ve subscribed to National Public want another place to look for beauty and poetry
Radio, where I have found comprehensive coverage besides your own perceptive imaginations, you will
of the news at a very early hour. It was NPR that first find it in this column, insofar as I am able to discover
alerted me to the terrorist attack on the World Trade and share exquisite things with you.
Towers in New York City and provided me with the I hope that I have not lost entirely the sense of
best information during those first awful days. I tune wonder I enjoyed for so many years as a writer.
in every morning while I do the daily chores of mak- Dulling occurs with degradation of the environment
ing coffee and getting breakfast. as we have seen it in the nearly thirty years that I
Yesterday morning, however, I found that I have been writing this column. In my case it is
couldn’t listen any more. Someone was discussing attributable partly to advanced age and the wearing
terror as the current mode of warfare, and I re- down of faculties and senses. But part of it, also, is
member his saying: “We have to be ready for many owing to constant inundation with bad news. We
more horrifying surprises.” That’s not news to many cannot tune out current events, because we know that
of us. We have been expecting an attack like the one social morality includes the obligation to be in-
in New York for some time, and have said as much to formed, and because in knowledge there is some
each other. Part of the reason for that sense of security. But right now we are all oversensitive to
imminent peril has been regular attention to the best horrors, both in the environment and in society. You
news sources, and reading about the wretched don’t need to hear any more about them from me.
conditions in which the majority of the people in the What many of you may need now is to look with me
world are living. In other words, to be informed at what the clearest light reveals to us about the
means to know that we are in danger. Even so, we magnificence of being alive and loving the earth
can’t think about it constantly. For starters I am leaving in a couple of days for a
For the last couple of years or so I have used the full week in Zion and Bryce National Parks. In the
privilege of this column mainly to address environ- next Roadrunner I will share with you my im-
mental issues and problems: the awful quality of our pressions of the beauties of those places, and after
air; poisons in ocean waters; threats to forest lands, that, from now on, I will be looking for beauty
overdevelopment of farm lands and so on. But anywhere I can find it. If this endeavor does not
thanks to that moment yesterday, I am throwing enhance your lives, at least it may help to sharpen my
down, if not a gauntlet, then a silken glove, in own vision again. Ann Williams
resolution. I have decided that if you, my readers,
Kern Kaweah Chapter Roster, 2001
Executive Committee Paul Gipe, Chair 661.324. 1923. Buena Vista Grp G.Shellcross, 661.589.0595
(Bkfd);
Condor Grp. Ches Arthur, Chair 661.242.0423 (Pine Mtn. Club);
Kaweah Grp Theresa Stump, Chair 559.781.0594 (Porterville);
Mineral King Grp Harold Wood, Chair 559.739.8527 (Visalia)
Owens Peak Grp Dennis Burge, Chair 760.375.7967 (Ridgecrest)
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MANY THANKS
to all of you who have submitted information, articles, letters to the editor and helped with the mailing. That
really makes the Roadrunner your newsletter! Keep it coming in 2002!
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Holiday Wishes
for
Patience, Perseverance and Hope
to all our members, readers, families, and friends—and don't forget the President’s admonition to try to get
back to some normalcy in our personal lives. Enjoy happy days—
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Sierra Club President addresses Sierra Club Membership
Excerpts from letter written by Jennifer Ferenstein, Pres. of Sierra Club
Dear Sierra Club Family,
“As individuals and as an organization, we share in an awareness of the pain and suffering that directly
touches many, and indirectly touches all.”
September 11th is being called “the day that changed the world.” Even if much is different today, the
core values that define us as Americans—tolerance, generosity, freedom and love of country—have not
changed. Nor has the mission of the Sierra Club changed. Now is the time for these values to emerge stronger
than ever ... to ensure that appreciation ...f or our living planet endures.
As our nation ... plans for the future, environmental issues will continue to arise. The Sierra Club will
engage in these discussions; we believe that protecting our air, land and water is a critical part of protecting
our homeland. As policy-makers take up the nation’s environmental agenda, we will continue to be vigorous,
forceful and effective advocates for environmental protection.
We will conduct our advocacy in a fashion and tone that helps Americans unite around our common
environmental values. We can, and will, disagree without being disagreeable, but our public lands, waters, air
and wildlife must not be sacrificed by those who would choose to exploit the recent tragedies for short-term
gain.
Preserving and protecting the quality of our natural and human environments have been the Sierra Club's
mission for 110 years. Today we re-affirm our commitment to this mission. Now, more than ever, we are
dedicated to the defense of “America the Beautiful”—our communities, our forests, wetlands and wilderness
—and to the values infusing our international work and human rights campaigns. As we redouble our
commitment, I ask you to share our resolve and to join us in our vigilance as we stand watch to protect the
environment for our families, for our future. Sincerely, Jennifer Ferenstein
UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER special from Jack Solomon, Condor Group
It was a good thing I hadn't yet read that article on mountain lions in Discover Magazine when I decided
to take a brief overnight jaunt to Sawmill last August, because if I had, I would have been thoroughly alarmed
when a lioness and her cub practically stumbled over me at sunrise. As it was, I was thoroughly enchanted,
blissfully unaware of the new data suggesting that mountain lions appear to be changing in their behavior
towards us, in one case or two seeming to regard us as a good source of protein.
From the mountains nearby where I visit there is a dazzling site for an overnight stay, tentless beneath the
stars, with the southern San Joaquin Valley sparkling out to Bakersfield It is also a very difficult place to find
a level open space for a sleeping bag. This I finally found, with room for just one, and passed a pleasant night
under the stars, only to be greeted at dawn by a sight even more impressive than petroglyphs or even
condors: my mountain lion and cub.
These things just happen, you know. One minute I was munching a breakfast bar and talking to Sonia (my
wife) on a walkie talkie, and the next, I found myself staring at the gorgeous golden head of a mountain lion,
who was watching me intently from a distance of about fifty yards. As I reported the exciting news to Sonia, a
spotted cub, speckled like a fawn, suddenly bounded out of the rabbit brush about thirty yards from me, back
towards mom. I suppose that if it had decided for an even closer look at me I wouldn't be telling you this
story now, but the tale has a happy ending. Mom and kitten gave me one last look and majestically (this is the
only word) vanished into the brush. A few minutes later, a deer completed the tableau by bounding away to
the east (exactly the opposite direction from the lions), and, with my bottle of water running out, it was time
for me to return home.
And as I now think of it, maybe I should contact Discover Magazine and tell them that their tales of
mountain-lion-devoured joggers just might be a bit too alarmist. Well, one can't be certain, of course, but I
am certain that the mountain lions belong just where they are, and it is up to us visitors to their realm to be
careful when we tread there. Who knows, in another lifetime or so I may be lucky enough to see the same
sight again.
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NEWS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE
THE ROADRUNNER FRONT. HOORAY! MAINLY +++!
November, December, 2001
You have seen the article on Sequoia Monument! No
You can find it on the web more need be said.
http://kernkaweah.sierraclub.org State news: Bill signed authorizing a state-wide vote
Activities, alerts, and special features six additional
numbers of Ann William’s Midgebuzzings, Write Ann in March on a 2.6 million dollar bond issue for
Williams, 3112 LINDEN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93560. if parks: purchase of land, renovation, etc.
you need copy.Web questions? hwood1@sierraclub.org
Signed: Bills coordinating local water supply and
General Publication Information land use decisions to help provide California's cities,
Deadline: Dec 5th for Jan. Feb issue farms and rural communities with adequate water
Address: jmal@frazmtn.com or M. Lockhart, Editor, supplies.
Roadrunner, PO GG, Frazier Park, CA 93222
Submit an article? 650 words max., shorter is better. Signed: Bill that gives local governments the
Submission after deadline? we will try to get it in. opportunity to deny build-out of antiquated
****Want to sign up to receive ACTION ALERTS?**** subdivisions in places where development should not
Send to alunger@juno.com WE NEED MORE OF YOU! occur and should end the practice of artificially
Not a member of Sierra Club and/or Kern Kaweah inflating land values for the purpose of extorting
Chapter? Want this newsletter? Send $5 to exorbitant sums of money out of land trusts and
L. Unger, 2815 La Cresta Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305 public agencies that wish to acquire it (Hearst Lands
plus several others!)
handy list for calls, writing letters!
Support for the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, the
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NUMBERS: law that will prevent road development in our
White House Comment Line: 202.456.1111 or 800.374.6702 national forests. In just 60 days, 850,000 comments!
e-mail : president@whitehouse.gov |White House Address:1600 Took a year to gather the last 1.5 million comments,
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20500
response is amazing
Senators Barbara Boxer, 312 N Spring St. Suite 1748, LA
90012. TP:213.894.5000 and Diane Feinstein, 11111 Santa BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN SUCCESS! WHEN
Monica Blvd., Suite 915, LA 90025 . TP:310.914.7300 THIS AND DRILL IN ARCTIC WILDLIFE
Call US Capitol Switchboard - 202.224.3121 ask by name REFUGE COMES US AGAIN, YOUR VOICE WILL
BE VITAL. WATCH FOR ALERTS!
Dir. Gale Norton, c/o Tom Fulton, , U.S. Department of the
Interior, 1849 C Street, NW,Washington,DC 20240 Organic Milk Available
Dir.Ann Venneman. U.S. Dept of Ag, 14th & Independence Milk Certified by California law to be organic
Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. 20250. can be found in two big Bakersfield stores that I
know of. The milk is produced by small family
CALIFORNIA NUMBERS: farms in California without the use of hormones,
Gov. Davis: 1-916-445-2841 antibiotics or
Calif. Legislative Switchboard (receptionist will help you
contact your Senator and/or Assembly member if you are unsure): pesticides. Many of the cows are raised in pastures,
916-322-9900 not barns. It is available with and without fat. If you
are willing to pay substantially more for what I
consider an environmentally superior product, and
Yes, I want to join the Sierra Club. Check enclosed. can not find this in your store, please contact me.
Name....................................................................... Arthur Unger 323 5569 alunger@juno.com
City.....................................State.............. Zip.........
Check one: Quote of the Day: "In my view, we need to know
Introductory $25........ that vast natural areas such as the Arctic Refuge exist
Regular $39....... Joint $47......... as we cope with the events of the past month. Nature
Any of the following $24: reminds us of the eternal rhythms of life of which we
Senior..... Student....... Limited Income... are a part and which will endure over time. Ensuring
F94QW 0600-1 Send to Sierra Club, POBox an enduring refuge in the Arctic, no matter how
52968, Boulder, CO, 80322. uncertain other parts of our life may seem right now,
. provides us solace and perspective in these trying
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times. This crisis has reawakened us to the
importance of protecting our values, and I believe
that the Arctic wilderness has a place on that list.
"Sen Joe Lieberman (DConn). October 2nd