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.
This document outlines various marketing opportunities between 103.7 KVIL radio and Bungalow Beach Club to generate awareness for the club. The opportunities include: 1) A live concert with artist Katy Tiz on July 11th for $2,500. 2) A remote broadcast with on-air talent promoting the club for $2,500 plus talent fees. 3) An "Uncorked" live broadcast with on-air personalities Courtney Kerr and Leigh Ann Adam for $5,000. 4) A weekly live mix broadcasting the club's music from 10pm-2am Fridays for $12,500 per month. The options could include sponsorship from Patron.
The document provides information about various topics from the February issue of Bungalower magazine, including:
- The top headlines from last month.
- A 100-word anthology series by Scottie Campbell.
- Upcoming February events in the area.
- A roundup of favorite local ramen spots.
- Details about the February 2020 issue of Bungalower magazine.
A presentation about the past, place, people, programs and projects at Cow Hollow Park, located in Nyssa, Oregon. Please enjoy the video and contact us today about areas of interest. Provided by the Cow Hollow Park & Recreation Association, a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Thank you!
This document provides an overview of an investment opportunity to purchase and renovate an assisted living facility in Pomona, CA. The summary includes:
1) The facility will be renovated over 12 months to accommodate 46 beds generating $2,000 per bed in monthly rent. Total capital required is $934,986.
2) After stabilization, annual net operating income is projected to be $400,200 with a value of $5.72 million.
3) There is an opportunity to refinance in year 3, paying off investors with a 138.8% cash on cash return and 46.3% annualized return.
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.
This document contains information about various events, businesses, and organizations in and around Los Angeles, California. It includes details about restaurant hours and menus, music and holiday events, a school district announcement, obituaries, and more. The articles cover a range of topics related to Los Angeles such as food, entertainment, education, and energy efficiency programs.
John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. He spent much of his life exploring and writing about the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, which he considered his favorite. He helped to establish Yosemite National Park and founded the Sierra Club to encourage the protection of wilderness.
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.
This document outlines various marketing opportunities between 103.7 KVIL radio and Bungalow Beach Club to generate awareness for the club. The opportunities include: 1) A live concert with artist Katy Tiz on July 11th for $2,500. 2) A remote broadcast with on-air talent promoting the club for $2,500 plus talent fees. 3) An "Uncorked" live broadcast with on-air personalities Courtney Kerr and Leigh Ann Adam for $5,000. 4) A weekly live mix broadcasting the club's music from 10pm-2am Fridays for $12,500 per month. The options could include sponsorship from Patron.
The document provides information about various topics from the February issue of Bungalower magazine, including:
- The top headlines from last month.
- A 100-word anthology series by Scottie Campbell.
- Upcoming February events in the area.
- A roundup of favorite local ramen spots.
- Details about the February 2020 issue of Bungalower magazine.
A presentation about the past, place, people, programs and projects at Cow Hollow Park, located in Nyssa, Oregon. Please enjoy the video and contact us today about areas of interest. Provided by the Cow Hollow Park & Recreation Association, a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Thank you!
This document provides an overview of an investment opportunity to purchase and renovate an assisted living facility in Pomona, CA. The summary includes:
1) The facility will be renovated over 12 months to accommodate 46 beds generating $2,000 per bed in monthly rent. Total capital required is $934,986.
2) After stabilization, annual net operating income is projected to be $400,200 with a value of $5.72 million.
3) There is an opportunity to refinance in year 3, paying off investors with a 138.8% cash on cash return and 46.3% annualized return.
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.
This document contains information about various events, businesses, and organizations in and around Los Angeles, California. It includes details about restaurant hours and menus, music and holiday events, a school district announcement, obituaries, and more. The articles cover a range of topics related to Los Angeles such as food, entertainment, education, and energy efficiency programs.
John Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. He spent much of his life exploring and writing about the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, which he considered his favorite. He helped to establish Yosemite National Park and founded the Sierra Club to encourage the protection of wilderness.
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.
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 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 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 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.
This document discusses several issues related to planned energy transmission corridors in the western United States:
1) Industry-proposed energy transmission corridors mapped by the California Energy Commission could impact at least 24 wilderness areas, 23 roadless areas, and several other protected lands in California.
2) Section 368 of the 2005 Energy Policy Act requires federal agencies to designate energy transmission corridors on public lands in 11 western states by September 2007.
3) The siting of energy corridors could profoundly affect the lands they cross, so their location involves important issues that require careful consideration regarding conservation lands.
Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter 101, (2010)Shahla Werner
The Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter document outlines the chapter's highlights from 2010 and future plans. It discusses the Sierra Club's mission, the chapter's priority issues of clean energy and water protection, and their activities in 2010 related to these issues. It also summarizes the chapter's future plans to continue their work on clean energy transition, renewable standards, energy efficiency, and factory farm regulation in Wisconsin.
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.
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 summarizes the conservation movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It describes key figures like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gifford Pinchot who advocated for protecting and sustainably managing natural resources. Muir founded the Sierra Club to preserve wilderness areas like Yosemite National Park. Roosevelt worked with Muir and created many national parks and forests. As the first head of the Forest Service, Pinchot believed in the "wise use" of natural resources for people's benefit. Hunters also supported conservation efforts through organizations and taxes to protect wildlife habitats.
This document summarizes and discusses issues related to off-road vehicle (ORV) recreation in the California desert. It introduces a new book that describes the fragility of the desert ecosystem and the impact of human activity, including an extensive network of roads throughout the desert region. The document also discusses the state's ORV program and legislation aimed at improving ORV management on public lands to balance recreation and conservation. It provides an overview of several articles in the issue that discuss various perspectives on ORV access and its effects on desert landscapes.
John Muir: From Wisconsin to Wildernes IconShahla Werner
This document provides a biography of John Muir, focusing on his early life growing up in Scotland and Wisconsin, his time studying at the University of Wisconsin, his travels throughout North America observing nature, his founding of the Sierra Club, and his role in establishing many national parks and forests. It summarizes his journey from a young inventor and farmer in Wisconsin to becoming a renowned wilderness advocate and conservation leader who helped establish the modern environmental movement in the United States.
The document provides an overview of the "Into the Redwood Forest" environmental education program for 3rd-5th grade students. The program takes students on a journey to learn about redwood forest ecology through classroom lessons and a field trip to Muir Woods National Park. It details the program curriculum, student activities, education standards addressed, and roles of teachers, students, and park staff in making the program a success.
This document discusses how air masses and fronts influence weather patterns. It explains that air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and moisture content that form over land or water. Fronts are boundaries between differing air masses. There are three main types of fronts: cold fronts, which bring storms and precipitation; warm fronts, which produce steady rain and clearing weather; and stationary fronts, which can cause prolonged storms and flooding. The document also outlines weather map symbols and provides safety tips for severe weather like tornadoes, blizzards, and hurricanes.
Environment Tobago is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It has over 418 members from diverse backgrounds and professions who support its mission of conserving Tobago's natural resources through education and advocacy. While most members are locally based, it also has 153 international members, many from the UK and US. Members include students, educators, tourism professionals, attorneys and more. Volunteers have contributed greatly to ET's projects over the years through research and ideas. The organization's success is largely due to the loyalty and contributions of its diverse membership base.
This article discusses the rich cultural resources found at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) in California. NAWS encompasses over 1.1 million acres across its South and North Ranges. Over 12,000 archaeological sites have been documented spanning over 10,000 years of human occupation. The North Range contains extensive petroglyphs and the important Sugarloaf Obsidian quarry. The South Range has pictographs and geoglyphs. Despite its military mission, NAWS serves as an outstanding steward of these cultural resources, preserving and protecting them while allowing research.
The document provides information on severe weather safety and encourages becoming a storm spotter to help the National Weather Service (NWS) provide accurate warnings. It notes that spotters are needed to report ground truth observations to bridge the gap between radar and actual conditions. Spotters can help reduce injuries and deaths from severe weather by assisting the NWS warning process.
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park Activity Book Teacher’s GuideSotirakou964
This teacher's guide was created to accompany an activity book about the Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park. The teacher's guide provides additional context and information to expand on what is in the activity book. It includes graphics of the activity book pages, the narrative from those pages, extra information for teachers, suggested additional activities, and maps of the park. The activity book and teacher's guide are meant to educate students about the park and encourage visits to experience it firsthand.
This document presents a senior capstone project that proposes a new master plan for John Muir Memorial County Park in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The plan aims to preserve the landscape and legacy of John Muir by incorporating recreation and ecological restoration. Key points:
- The plan will identify how an "E-Way" (environmental corridor connecting people with land and history) can inform the park's design and guide future development and acquisitions.
- As the core of the proposed E-Way, a new master plan is needed to organize recreation, restoration, and management across the park's properties as currently separated.
- The plan aims to accommodate visitors while avoiding degradation of natural areas through sustainable recreation integrated
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Educator's GuideSotirakou964
This document provides an educator's guide to the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. It includes information about the refuge's habitats and wildlife, as well as guidance for planning field trips, including pre-field trip activities, hands-on activities during field trips, and post-field trip activities. The goal is to enhance students' learning experiences through field trips to the refuge and increase environmental awareness in the community. The guide takes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to environmental education.
The document provides information about upcoming elections for the Toiyabe Chapter and Group Executive Committees of the Sierra Club. It announces election deadlines, including dates for nominations, mailing ballots, and ballot counting. It encourages members to vote in the Chapter elections and get involved in local Sierra Club committees. The document also includes an obituary honoring the life and conservation work of Billie Jean James.
The document summarizes upcoming events for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club in March and April 2008. It announces the annual banquet to be held on April 12th in Bakersfield, which will include recognizing activists, discussing local environmental issues, and a guest speech by renewable energy expert Paul Gipe. It also advertises upcoming hikes in March and speakers on global warming and polar bears in March.
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.
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 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 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 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.
This document discusses several issues related to planned energy transmission corridors in the western United States:
1) Industry-proposed energy transmission corridors mapped by the California Energy Commission could impact at least 24 wilderness areas, 23 roadless areas, and several other protected lands in California.
2) Section 368 of the 2005 Energy Policy Act requires federal agencies to designate energy transmission corridors on public lands in 11 western states by September 2007.
3) The siting of energy corridors could profoundly affect the lands they cross, so their location involves important issues that require careful consideration regarding conservation lands.
Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter 101, (2010)Shahla Werner
The Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter document outlines the chapter's highlights from 2010 and future plans. It discusses the Sierra Club's mission, the chapter's priority issues of clean energy and water protection, and their activities in 2010 related to these issues. It also summarizes the chapter's future plans to continue their work on clean energy transition, renewable standards, energy efficiency, and factory farm regulation in Wisconsin.
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.
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 summarizes the conservation movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. It describes key figures like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gifford Pinchot who advocated for protecting and sustainably managing natural resources. Muir founded the Sierra Club to preserve wilderness areas like Yosemite National Park. Roosevelt worked with Muir and created many national parks and forests. As the first head of the Forest Service, Pinchot believed in the "wise use" of natural resources for people's benefit. Hunters also supported conservation efforts through organizations and taxes to protect wildlife habitats.
This document summarizes and discusses issues related to off-road vehicle (ORV) recreation in the California desert. It introduces a new book that describes the fragility of the desert ecosystem and the impact of human activity, including an extensive network of roads throughout the desert region. The document also discusses the state's ORV program and legislation aimed at improving ORV management on public lands to balance recreation and conservation. It provides an overview of several articles in the issue that discuss various perspectives on ORV access and its effects on desert landscapes.
John Muir: From Wisconsin to Wildernes IconShahla Werner
This document provides a biography of John Muir, focusing on his early life growing up in Scotland and Wisconsin, his time studying at the University of Wisconsin, his travels throughout North America observing nature, his founding of the Sierra Club, and his role in establishing many national parks and forests. It summarizes his journey from a young inventor and farmer in Wisconsin to becoming a renowned wilderness advocate and conservation leader who helped establish the modern environmental movement in the United States.
The document provides an overview of the "Into the Redwood Forest" environmental education program for 3rd-5th grade students. The program takes students on a journey to learn about redwood forest ecology through classroom lessons and a field trip to Muir Woods National Park. It details the program curriculum, student activities, education standards addressed, and roles of teachers, students, and park staff in making the program a success.
This document discusses how air masses and fronts influence weather patterns. It explains that air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and moisture content that form over land or water. Fronts are boundaries between differing air masses. There are three main types of fronts: cold fronts, which bring storms and precipitation; warm fronts, which produce steady rain and clearing weather; and stationary fronts, which can cause prolonged storms and flooding. The document also outlines weather map symbols and provides safety tips for severe weather like tornadoes, blizzards, and hurricanes.
Environment Tobago is a non-profit environmental organization founded in 1995. It has over 418 members from diverse backgrounds and professions who support its mission of conserving Tobago's natural resources through education and advocacy. While most members are locally based, it also has 153 international members, many from the UK and US. Members include students, educators, tourism professionals, attorneys and more. Volunteers have contributed greatly to ET's projects over the years through research and ideas. The organization's success is largely due to the loyalty and contributions of its diverse membership base.
This article discusses the rich cultural resources found at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) in California. NAWS encompasses over 1.1 million acres across its South and North Ranges. Over 12,000 archaeological sites have been documented spanning over 10,000 years of human occupation. The North Range contains extensive petroglyphs and the important Sugarloaf Obsidian quarry. The South Range has pictographs and geoglyphs. Despite its military mission, NAWS serves as an outstanding steward of these cultural resources, preserving and protecting them while allowing research.
The document provides information on severe weather safety and encourages becoming a storm spotter to help the National Weather Service (NWS) provide accurate warnings. It notes that spotters are needed to report ground truth observations to bridge the gap between radar and actual conditions. Spotters can help reduce injuries and deaths from severe weather by assisting the NWS warning process.
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park Activity Book Teacher’s GuideSotirakou964
This teacher's guide was created to accompany an activity book about the Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park. The teacher's guide provides additional context and information to expand on what is in the activity book. It includes graphics of the activity book pages, the narrative from those pages, extra information for teachers, suggested additional activities, and maps of the park. The activity book and teacher's guide are meant to educate students about the park and encourage visits to experience it firsthand.
This document presents a senior capstone project that proposes a new master plan for John Muir Memorial County Park in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The plan aims to preserve the landscape and legacy of John Muir by incorporating recreation and ecological restoration. Key points:
- The plan will identify how an "E-Way" (environmental corridor connecting people with land and history) can inform the park's design and guide future development and acquisitions.
- As the core of the proposed E-Way, a new master plan is needed to organize recreation, restoration, and management across the park's properties as currently separated.
- The plan aims to accommodate visitors while avoiding degradation of natural areas through sustainable recreation integrated
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Educator's GuideSotirakou964
This document provides an educator's guide to the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. It includes information about the refuge's habitats and wildlife, as well as guidance for planning field trips, including pre-field trip activities, hands-on activities during field trips, and post-field trip activities. The goal is to enhance students' learning experiences through field trips to the refuge and increase environmental awareness in the community. The guide takes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to environmental education.
The document provides information about upcoming elections for the Toiyabe Chapter and Group Executive Committees of the Sierra Club. It announces election deadlines, including dates for nominations, mailing ballots, and ballot counting. It encourages members to vote in the Chapter elections and get involved in local Sierra Club committees. The document also includes an obituary honoring the life and conservation work of Billie Jean James.
The document summarizes upcoming events for the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club in March and April 2008. It announces the annual banquet to be held on April 12th in Bakersfield, which will include recognizing activists, discussing local environmental issues, and a guest speech by renewable energy expert Paul Gipe. It also advertises upcoming hikes in March and speakers on global warming and polar bears in March.
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 discusses several topics:
1) It summarizes concerns about the Forest Service's management plan for the Giant Sequoia National Monument, arguing that the plan failed to follow scientific principles or legal requirements as intended.
2) It provides details about upcoming public meetings to develop a new management plan for Red Rock Canyon State Park and calls for volunteers to participate.
3) It announces hiking activities and meetings for several chapters of the Sierra Club in California.
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 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 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.
Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village - October 2013 NewsletterTouchmark
The newly constructed Targhee Lodge adds over 100,000 square feet of living space for independent seniors aged 55 and older. The three-story building contains 68 home units ranging from one to two bedrooms. Amenities include underground parking and Wi-Fi access. The architectural style complements the community's existing lodges. The executive director notes that residents have already begun moving in and settling into their new homes.
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 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.
The document is the July 2015 issue of "Leading Business", a monthly magazine published by the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce. It discusses how economic diversification through various business ventures is important for the long-term success of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. It also highlights some recent ribbon cuttings and awards given by the Chamber, and encourages taking advantage of Elkhart County's outdoor recreational activities over the summer.
The document discusses several important political issues in California, including the upcoming June election and important ballot propositions, efforts to address global warming and water resources, and an upcoming Sierra Club convention. It encourages readers to vote for Proposition 99 and against Proposition 98 in the June election, supports fees on greenhouse gas emitters to fund climate programs, and opposes new dams without using existing water funding first. It also provides information on the Sierra Club convention in June and coordinating lobbying efforts.
Touchmark on West Prospect - November 2013 NewsletterTouchmark
The document summarizes:
1) Touchmark has selected Berghammer Construction Corporation to be the contractor for its $9.8 million expansion and remodeling project at Touchmark on West Prospect.
2) The project will add 31,390 square feet including 46 private rooms and two double rooms to support those with Alzheimer's or other memory issues as well as those needing enhanced assisted living.
3) The existing community will also undergo $2.6 million in renovations including updates to common areas, dining rooms, and adding a cafe. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2014.
The document is a newsletter from the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club that discusses upcoming events and issues. It announces a fall dinner gathering on November 18th with a Chinese dinner and presentations. It discusses elections for the executive committee and calls for nominations. It warns of a bill threatening the Giant Sequoia National Monument by allowing expired timber sales and removing the monument from Forest Service control. It provides information on how topics are chosen for the newsletter and highlights upcoming hikes and events from the Buena Vista Group.
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 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 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.
Park Place South Quarterly Community Newsletter october december 2012(1)Isaac Vines
This newsletter provides information about upcoming holidays, neighborhood meetings, community events, and volunteer opportunities in the local area. It also includes a message from the president of the Park Place South Master Association discussing improvements to the community and encouraging homeowners to keep their accounts current. Tips are provided for smart holiday budgeting and saving for retirement.
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This issue of the City of Saratoga’s quarterly newsletter focuses on the benefits of being outside. Saratoga has plenty of beautiful areas for those looking to get a little more Vitamin D, exercise, or time away from their computers.
Residents will also be introduced to new Community Development Director Erwin Ordoñez and new Sheriff’s Office Captain Rick Sung. Also learn about LinkAges TimeBank, a program that brings community members together to help each other.
Read about upcoming community events and how to be prepared for an earthquake.
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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 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.
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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 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 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.
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 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.
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 summarizes an issue of "The Roadrunner", a publication of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club. It recognizes Carla Cloer for her efforts protecting Sequoia forests over several decades through legal challenges and activism. It also announces an upcoming meeting of the California/Nevada Regional Conservation Committee to discuss climate change, energy policy, and elections. Additionally, it provides information on various local Sierra Club group activities, hikes, and issues related to development in the Tejon Pass area.
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September-October 2008 Roadrunner Newsletter, Kern-Kaweah Sierrra Club
1. The Roadrunner
A bimonthly publication of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club — Sept–Oct 2008
BE VOCAL ABOUT YOKOHL RANCH PROPOSAL.
CHIME IN, SPEAK UP AGAINST THIS PROPOSED SPRAWL
The source of this material is the summer newsletter of the Tulare County Citizens for Responsible Growth. More
information can be found on their website. The Mineral King Group is part of this organization.
The J.G. Boswell Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Eastlake Company and the Yokohl
Ranch Company, want to re-zone the 36,000-acre Yokohl Valley property—which is now protected
under the Williamson Act as an Ag Preserve—so it can build a new city “straddling” Yokohl Creek and
consisting of 10,000 custom home sites, semi-custom estates, and single-family detached homes
designed to attract “active adults” from Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and “a small offering of attached
town homes” as well as a dam and a reservoir, a 500,000-square-foot shopping area, a conference center,
a private recreation center, and at least one golf course/destination resort. 30,000 persons are expected to
call this home.
SOME CONCERNS: accommodating the traffic generated by this new city, rerouting water supplies
including Yokohl Creek to supply the people, houses, pools, reservoir and newly-landscaped areas
(including the golf courses), and destruction of ag land.
The Foothill Growth Management Plan, (FGMP) which governs development in the foothills, was
purposely developed to guide land use so as to “maintain the agricultural viability of the foothills” and
“protect its fragile environment.” It also identified those areas suitable for future growth. The proposed
development at Yokohl Ranch does not fall within any of the designated development corridors and is
inherently inconsistent with both the General Plan and the FGMP.”
If the Supervisors do approve the sprawling city at Yokohl Ranch, it won’t be long before more foothill
open space will be developed. Already, landowners adjoining Boswell’s are talking about rezoning and
selling to developers.
Yokohl Ranch Is NOT Inevitable! Not if we ALL do our part!
Residents and other Californians need to tell the Supervisors that you want Tulare County to adhere to
the already agreed upon development areas in Tulare County and to protect ag land, protect natural
habitat, protect permeable surfaces for groundwater recharge, support oak woodlands that help purify
the air, and preserve the natural space that enhances the quality of life and draws visitors and tourists
from across the country and around the world.
Will this project have an effect on all of us who live in or on the edges of the valley? Yes, indeed. Less
ag land, more cars, destruction of natural places. Results: more roads, more air pollution, more cries for
government services in far-out places, more taxes to pay for unnecessary expansion, more impact on the
natural cycles that, if allowed to function, would keep our air clean and our water available and pure.
Contact Board of Supervisors 2800 West Burrel Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 FAX 559.733.6898
WORKSHOP ON CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
OFFERED BY PLANNING CONSERVATION LEAGUE
SATURDAY, SEPT 13, 2008, Bakersfield (See next page)
2. THE ROADRUNNER 2
CEQA WORKSHOP DETAILS—WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
CEQA is the statute that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental im-
pacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. AND it is the legislation that
requires there be opportunities for the public, you and me, to have opportunities to speak our piece.
How to be truly effective in preparing presentations in regards to a project, written or oral, is what this
workshop is all about. An environmental lawyer will be the presenter. This person will guide us through
the basics of the CEQA law with emphasis on what points to be looking for and how the various
elements of this law have been interpreted in the courts. In addition, we will learn how the new require-
ment of taking into account the effects of global warming is being treated.
This type of information will help you know what to look for in the prepared documents in order to
enable you to write a truly effective letter of persuasion to public officials as to your concerns. Just
saying you don’t like a project doesn’t cut it.
To sign up for this workshop go to Planning and Conservation League Home Page and you will see
Workshops. Click along and you will get to more details and an opportunity to register. The cost of the
workshop is $35, which includes a copy of the newly revised PCL guide to the law. If you are not on the
web, call Justin at this number to get details as how to register, etc. 916.313.4506
This workshop will be well worth your time. Do plan to come!
KERN KAWEAH ROUNDUP
Wanted! Leaders Have you ever thought about becoming a Sierra Club Outings Leader? Do you
have some special places you would like to share with like-minded people? The Sierra Club is now
actively recruiting Outings Leaders, in all Chapters and Groups. If you are interested, call Jim at
760.375.8161, or write to jnichols@ridgecrest.ca.us
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY IF YOU PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN SIERRA CLUB HIKES:
Everyone is welcome, Sierra Club members and non-members, to join in any of the outdoor activities.
Requirements: You must be in condition for type of hike, equipped appropriately for the activity, and prepared to
sign a Sierra Club release from liability. You must be willing to follow leader’s directions. Be sure to bring any
personal medicines you might need. Customary appropriate equipment includes good hiking shoes, plenty of
water, snack, sunglasses, suntan lotion, layered clothing The following might be helpful but definitely not
required: compass, whistle, matches or lighter, and a good first aid kit. Long pants recommended. Unprepared
for the prospective hike? It will be a no-go for you. Participation must be leader approved. Please let the leader
know ahead of time that you are intending to participate, Check individual group listings for desired means of
communication.
Since unexpected change of plans may be necessary, it is recommended that YOU contact the hike leader the
night before to be assured that the hike is still going to happen.
New CA legislation designed to protect the consumer requires us to publish this notice: CST 2087755-40. Registration as a seller of travel
does not constitute approval by the State of California. This legislation was designed to protect the user of outdoor activities that require
cash payments of more than $50 for participation.
Buena Vista Group
More info? Call Donnel Lester, 661.831.6784 or Isabel at 661.246.6195
OUR NEW LOCATION FOR SATURDAY BREAKFAST PROGRAMS
CAMINO REAL RESTAURANT, 3500 TRUXTUN AVE., BAKERSFIELD CA 93301
At the corner of Truxtun and Westwind Dr. Enter parking lot from Westwind Drive or Truxton.
Tuesday Conditioning Hikes of 4 or 5 miles are at 7:00 PM at the corner of Highways 178 and 184.
Contact Gordon (gnipp@bak.rr.com) or Larry (661.873.8107) for more information.
Sept 6 (Sat), 2008, 8:30 AM. Breakfast meeting program: Arthur Unger, Kern-Kaweah Chapter Update
with guest speakers; Ara Marderosian, Sequoia: Straight Talk about our Forests and Lorraine Unger,
3. THE ROADRUNNER 3
Tejon: An Update. See the Camino Real Restaurant location in note above. Breakfast is optional
for $7.50 incl. tax and tip.
Sept. 20 (Sat), 9:00 AM Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup. Meet at the corner of Old River Road and
Highway 119. Bring water, a hat, and good hiking shoes. We will provide gloves and cleanup gear. Call
Donnel at 661.319.6996.
Oct. 4 (Sat) 8:30 AM Breakfast meeting program : Ken Hersh of HM Holloway “Holloway, An Open
Pit Gypsum Mine and Exceptional Landfill.” See the Camino Real Restaurant location in NOTE
above. Breakfast is optional for $7.50 incl. tax and tip.
Oct. 18 (Sat), 9:00AM Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup. See our Sept. 20 entry for location. Call Donnel at
661.319.6996.
Condor Group Hikes? Dale Chitwood, 661.242.1076. More info? Lockhart, 661.242.0432
jmal@frazmtn.com Meets Pine Mountain Club
Sept 27 (Sat) Here we go again—another try at Thorn Peak. 8 AM, PMC parking lot. Really a great
hike with great views on all sides, and even of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day! Strenuous but well
worth it. Call Dale 661.242.1076 to let us know you are coming and for more info.
Oct 4 (Sat) SNAKES Herptologist from LA ZOO presenter (and snakes plus). Pine Mountain
Clubhouse. 6 PM potluck, 7 PM program.
Oct 11 (Sat) SPECIALTY: Hungry Valley State Park Expedition. Kim Matthews will take us to
native grassland sites, to oak trees 600 years old and more. There will be minimum walking. Meet 8
AM. Return (approx) noon. More info? Call 661.242.0432.
Oct 25 (Sat) 8:30 AM SPECIALTY: Condor Viewing at Bittercreek National Wildlife Refuge. Meet
8:30 at PMC Parking Lot. Return time: about noon. You MUST make a reservation. Numbers limited.
Little walking. Call 661.242.0432
Nov 29 (Sat) Craft Fair Pine Mountain Clubhouse, 9AM until ? Nice time of year to drive up to the
mountains and do a little holiday shopping.
(No more hikes until spring. Hunting season keeps us out of the woods, weather conditions too un-
certain.)
Kaweah Group More info? call Pam, 559.784.4643 or Diane, 559.781.8897.
Sept 18 (Thur)Big Planning Meeting. 7:30 PM, Pam’s home (Call for directions if necessary) Everyone
is invited and urged to bring ideas for meetings, hikes and other possible occasions for the coming nine
months.
Mineral King Group. More info? call 559.761.0592 Please visit mineralking. sierraclub.org for
more info on group events and activities.?
Dinner Socials: Sept 9 (Tues) at Panera’s, S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. 6 PM.
Oct 14 (Tues) Akamaru’s at 120 W. Main, Visalia. 6 PM
Outings: All outings will meet in the parking lot by Taco Bell at Mary’s Vineyard Shopping Center at
the corner of Noble and Ben Maddox in Visalia.
Sept 13 (Sat) Heather Lake, Sequoia National Park. This is a moderately strenuous 8 mile round trip
hike to beautiful Heather Lake. Call Joanne at 559.733.2078.
Oct 11, (Sat) Sunset Rock in Sequoia National Park. This is a moderate 6 mile hike with a nice view
from Sunset Rock. Call Joanne at 559.733.2078.
Owens Peak Group More info? Dennis Burge, Chair 760.375.7967 email: dennis93555@yahoo.com
Jim Nichols, Hikes 760.375.8161 jnichols@ridgecrest.ca.us Mtgs: Maturango Museum, Ridgecrest
Please use email for hike questions.
4. THE ROADRUNNER 4
Sept 20 (Sat) MUAH MOUNTAIN (Located SE of Horseshoe Meadows in the Cottonwood area, 11016
max elevation, 2900 ft elevation gain, 10.7 mi RT). The route of this ambitious Sept hike follows a little-
visited necklace of meadows, the prize jewel of which is Dutch Meadow. The route ends at Diaz Mea-
dow. Those not wanting to climb Muah (saving 1400 ft of elevation gain) may just want to visit scenic
Diaz Meadow and try to locate an old plane crash site there. We may also visit the notorious Portuguese
Slide off the E ridge of Muah, where cowboy “Portagee Joe” greased his cattle and pushed them over
the edge for a slippery slide 6000 ft back down to Owens Valley. As Muah lies on the eastern edge of
the Sierra, towering over Owens Valley, the view from the summit is outstanding. We will loop back a
different route, using a piece of the PCT. Strenuous due to length. Meet Sat, Sept 20 at 7:00 AM at the
Ridgecrest Cinema parking lot. Note the earlier meeting time. Call Dennis Burge at 760.375.7967 or Jim
Nichols at 760.375.8161 for more info.
Oct 18 (Sat) ASPEN GROVE TOUR (Kern Plateau, ~ 8500 ft elevation, ~ 1500 ft gain; 6 mi RT)
Leisurely hike to visit and photograph the best of the groves turning golden with fall splendor. The
location depends on climate, seasonal variations, and maybe the current fire limitations. Hooker,
Jackass, McConnell, Albanita and other meadows may be included. If the aspens don’t cooperate, we’ll
find somewhere else interesting and of comparable difficulty to go and will send out an announcement
prior to the hike. Easy/Moderate due to length and elevation gain. Meet Sat, Oct 18 at 7:30 AM at the
Ridgecrest Cinema parking lot. Call Dennis Burge at (760) 375-7967 or Jim Nichols at (760) 375-8161
for more info.
Oct. 27 (Mon) 7:30 PM. Join Janet Westbrook for a fascinating 1150-mile journey around Lake
Michigan. You will visit Milwaukee, Chicago, sand dunes, a blueberry farm, cross the Mighty Mac
Bridge, Door County, which includes Green Bay with Lambeau Field. So many interesting little places
that most people just drive right by! Maturango Museum.
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The CNRCC Desert Committees purpose is to work for the protection, preservation, and conservation of the California/Nevada desert; support the same
objectives in all desert areas of the Southwest; monitor and work with governments and agencies to promote preservation of our arid lands; sponsor
educational and work trips; encourage and support others to work for the same objectives; maintain, share and publish information about the desert.
For questions about, or to sign up for a particular outing, please contact the leader listed in the write-up. For questions about Desert Committee outings in
general, or to receive the outings list by e-mail, please contact Kate Allen at kjallen@qnet.com or 661-944-4056.
Sept 27-28 (Sat-Sun) Service And Hiking in the Carrizo: This is an opportunity to visit and to assist
an outstanding and relatively unknown national monument. Saturday is the National Public Lands Day
and we will assist monument staff and join with other volunteers working on improvements for the
Selby Campground. Sunday is reserved for recreation. Our group will plan a moderate hike in the
Caliente Mountains. The views are spectacular; and the monument is known for the number and variety
of raptors present. Contact leader Craig Deutsche, 310-477-6670, or deutsche@earthlink.net CNRCC
Desert Committee
Public Hearing on Management Plan for BitterCreek Condor Wildlife Refuge
Bittercreek Wildlife Refuge, a Condor refuge, is working on developing a management plan for the
14,000-acre site. Even though it is not required by law, Fish and Wildlife wants to have public input on
their plans. A hearing is tentatively planned for late in September. All the proposals regarding the plans
are available on the web. Just google in the name of the refuge to find up-to-date information on all
topics, including an announcement of the date of the meeting. Your voice is important.
Contact: Wildlife Refuge Manager: Mike Stockton Email mike_stockton@fws.gov Mail: PO BOX 370, Maricopa,
CA 93252 Phone 661.343.3332
“Navigating the Carbon World”
Two of our Chapter activists, Cynthia Koval and Mary Moy of the Mineral King Group, attended this conference held in San
Diego. This is an abstract of their report. The full text is in the electronic version of the Roadrunner. You are urged to read it
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for full details and impressions of this meeting.
The 21st century is the beginning of the clean tech revolution, and we must now learn to navigate the
carbon world. Sadly, the U.S. is nowhere in the lead.
The basis is to cap CO2, or carbon emissions a.k.a. GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, ultimately to
reduce it to a carbon-free world. The strategy is a free market trading system based on market value of
carbon, which fluctuates up and down similar to stock market commodities. Much of the world has
taken on caps, the U.S. has not.*
California Assembly Bill 32 passed in 2006 places a cap on carbon emissions in California and requires
the Air Resources Board (ARB) to develop a plan to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and
further reduce to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. This is huge. This means the typical 13.5 tons/person
will be reduced to 1.5 tons/person.
The idea of carbon as a market commodity is very unnerving. Most likely it will be a trading system
based on caps and offsets. … There is good reason for concern and reason enough to proceed with
caution. First of all, anyone who has lived in these last ten years or so will know that for the average
investor and even the experts, Wall Street can be a treacherous place. If these market schemes (they
actually used the word scheme repeatedly to describe cap and trade models, hmm.) are to work, then
there must be tough and thorough government regulation.
We are at a crossroads. As we shed our oil addiction, there will be opportunities and whole new vistas
that we are only beginning to imagine. Big oil and utilities are going to want to keep the upper-hand
position they now hold—not to mention the extraordinary profits the oil companies have grown
accustomed to. We may find that it makes more environmental sense for people to generate their own
power in their own communities. In order to keep the status quo, will we use the capital generated
through cap and trade to finance large, remote energy infrastructure and delivery systems, even though
these methods of reducing CO2 may nevertheless degrade the environment (i.e., wildlife habitat
destruction)? Or will we carefully explore all avenues of power generation and utilize only those that are
best for the planet and the people on it? If citizens do not demand a voice in the process, it may be
“business as usual,” with all the power (the human and the generated kind) continuing to remain in the
hands of the highest bidder. I don’t think any of us want to see the utility companies become the next
generation of oil barons. Could it be that John Lennon was literally foretelling the future when he said
“Power to the People”?
*Definition: The cap and trade system would work like this example: The Air Pollution Board says that two industrial plants together can
pollute up to a cap of 200 tons. One plant emits 125 tons, the second emits 75 tons. The second plant can sell its”extra” 25 tons to plant
one so that then together the two plants will have reached the cap of 200 tons. In the future, the first plant might find it cheaper to cut down
its pollutants rather than buy permits to pollute. The second plant, with the money it has made, may continue to cut back but at this point, it
could use the money it earned for other purposes.
Sierra Club speaks out on
CALIFORNIA’S AIR RESOURCES BOARD DRAFT PLAN
for taking on the pollution that causes global warming.
This plan is to be designed to set a course of action for the next 30 years—or more. Here are excerpts
from what Bill Magavern, Sierra Club California’s Director, has to say about the new plan, and about
the challenges the measure faces:
This balanced and comprehensive draft plan starts California down the path to a greener economy. But
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big oil companies already have begun a campaign to block the clean-energy transition as they count their
windfall profits and push for new drilling off our beautiful coast.
Our government should move forward to meet not only the AB 32 requirement (returning to 1990
emission levels by 2020), but also the governor’s goal of an 80 percent reduction by 2050. We cannot
afford to give in to the voices of obstruction and delay.
Today’s draft has the potential to be the premier greenhouse gas reduction effort in the country, with a
33 percent clean-energy standard to drive innovation, energy efficiency measures to keep dollars at
home, and clean-vehicle requirements to reduce toxic air pollution. Still, it can become stronger. We’d
like to see more measures that reduce vehicle miles traveled, accelerate production of zero-emission
vehicles, preserve farmland and boost recycling rates.
The Air Board’s draft plan also considers the trading of greenhouse gases. If California does join a
regional carbon market, it should require all big polluters to pay for their emissions, and should enforce
strict limits on any emissions offsets. Also, ARB must analyze the impacts of any market system on the
air quality of our most polluted communities. Finally, emissions fees should be analyzed along with
carbon markets, as the draft proposes.
With this draft plan, the Air Board demonstrates again that California is taking real actions to fight
pollution that causes global warming, even while the Bush Administration fails to act.
From the Chair by Art Unger
If you think humanity’s victory over climate change is as important as was Allied victory in World War
II, please give those you talk to some of your ideas about transportation, walkable communities, green
buildings, water conservation, recycling, how to sequester carbon in forests, electricity feed in
laws and/or other ways to win. Continue to live your conservation life style. Those are the ways you can
help lead the 6+ billion of us to victory.
Many think we can meet Al Gore’s goal of obtaining all our energy from wind, solar and geothermal if
the developed world cuts its energy use in half by using currently available conservation and efficiency.
As my 7/08 message said, Letters to the Editor are a good way to try to contact the public without
working as hard as I wish more of us could. To help you write, I saved the Bakersfield Californian’s
7/24 front page photo of a private vehicle with dense black emissions heading for the test track at
Famoso. The day’s weather appeared four inches below the picture, including “Air quality: 150
(unhealthy).” The story suggested that it was better to speed on the track than on the street; it did not
mention air pollution.
Please contact me at artunger@att.net for details or discussion.
Midgebuzzings
MY GARAGE DOOR opens to an alley. One day last month as I was preparing to drive out, I heard a high-
pitched commotion. There, just at the back of the garage, was a terrified baby bird, obviously evicted
from his nest by circumstance and way too young to fly. My reaction was what anyone’s would be: both
startled and dismayed. What can one do with a helpless, flightless creature like that? A quick and
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merciful stomp? A hard whack with a shovel? I remembered what a high school friend did upon seeing a
jeering mob of campus yahoos surrounding a very injured and flailing pigeon. He parted the crowd,
picked up the bird and wrung its neck with a quick twist. Then he took my arm and led me away from
the startled idiots before they could realize that they had been outdone by a better man. I still admire him
for that, though I could never have done it myself. Nor could I have done it to the shrieking and
desperate little creature that morning.
A little later, the bird was in a cat carrier on my guest bathroom sink where my two felines could not get
at him, and I, muttering and resentful, was on my way to the corner grocery for some jars of Gerber’s
Baby Food. I had been advised of this diet by a friend who is by nature and habit a rescuer of
defenseless creatures. At home again I mixed a little beef in a shot glass with rice and lentils and a bit of
warm water, and with an eyedropper drew up a good portion of the brew. The baby opened his over-
sized beak, the eyedropper went in as far as I dared, and down the hatch went the appalling concoction.
When he’d had enough, he shook his head and Gerber’s went all over the sink, the wall and even the
window screen. This charming exercise became a daily and nearly hourly routine.
For the next two weeks I took the bird out of the carrier every morning and set him in the screened
bathroom window so that he could look out on trees, hear the rustle of leaves and catch a glimpse of
other birds. Soon he could flutter to the top of the sink, and then to the floor.
One afternoon I walked in to find that he had vanished. I opened the door again to admit one of the cats,
who had been stationed outside since day one listening intently for the rustle of wings. She came in and
paused, then pointed almost the way a dog would do. I put her out again and found the little rogue
perched on a slender pipe that leads from the back of the toilet to the wall.
Soon he could fly from the window to the top of the carrier where he would stay, being unready to make
the return flight which required more skill. But at last one day I heard a rush of wings, pushed aside the
excited cat and entered to find that Birdie had passed the ultimate flight test by landing in the window
with perfect accuracy. At that point, I opened the screen and he flew out with a wild and beautiful rush
right into the trees from which he had probably fallen. Then I set to work with Clorox and scrubbers to
reclaim the spare bathroom for unsuspecting guests. The hardest part was the screen.
Some bird babies look alike to me, so I’m hoping he was a robin and not a starling. Still, the true Samar-
itan never asks.
Ann Williams
Jean Bennett, long time member and Owens Peak Treasurer, passed away Friday
morning, July 18th. She was a Sierra Club life member and a renowned optical scientist.At
Jean’s request, no service is planned.
Executive Committee
of the Kern-Kaweah Chapter
Chair: Arthur Unger (Bksf), 661.323.5569. Vice-
chair: Gordon Nipp (Bksf), 661.872.2432. Secre-
tary: Georgette Theotig (Tehachapi), 661.822.4371.
Treasurer: Lorraine Unger (Bksf), 661.323.5569.
Donnel Lister (Bksf), 661.831.6784. Richard Garcia
(Min King), 559.592.9865. Ara Marderosian (Kern-
ville), 760. 378.4574,
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Chapter Ex-com Meetings: All Sierra Club
members are always welcome to attend.
Next meeting: Saturday, Sept. 6
Call 661.323.5569 or e-mail artunger@att.net to
confirm all meeting dates, as well as location and
time of day.
Sierra Club Calendars 2009 will again be available
for sale. Please call Georgette Theotig to arrange for
your purchase. 661.822.4371.
Join our KERN-NEWS KERN-FORUM Email Lists
at http://kernkaweah.sierraclub.org/
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
******* New Co-editors of the Roadrunner Announced ********
contact address sierraroadrunner@gmail.com
Welcome to new editors of Roadrunner. Marjorie Bell, former head of Kern County High School
English Department and Dinah Campbell, graphic artist, both long-time Sierra Club members, will
begin their new “careers” as editors with the November-December issue. We are very fortunate to have
these experienced and willing persons to continue with the traditions of informing our Chapter members
as to the concerns and accomplishments of our Chapter and its Groups. Many thanks to all of you who have
contributed your time and efforts to the Roadrunner these past years. Do know you are very much appreciated.
Most sincerely, Mary Ann Lockhart
GEOL 35B: Geology of Kern County Course offered by Bakersfield College. A study of the geo-
logic history and landforms of Kern County, and the geologic forces and processes that created them.
Course may be taken for either standard letter grade or credit/no credit. Meets: Tuesday afternoons Sept
16–Oct 25th. Saturday field trip to be scheduled.
Fees: Approx. $35. www.bakersfieldcollege.edu www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/nbursztyn
Complete report of Navigating the Carbon Future
On May 15 16, Cynthia Koval and Mary Moy attended the conference Navigating the Carbon World held in San Diego.
This is their report.
Background
If you were born before 1980, think back to the 90's when PC's, the Internet, the worldwide web, and email entered our lives.
There was new lingo to learn, new concepts, and new ways of doing things. There was California, Silicon Valley, and the
U.S. leading the high tech revolution. Our consciousness learned to navigate the virtual world.
All of that is now so-o-o-o 20th century. The 21st century is the beginning of the clean tech revolution and we must now learn
to navigate the carbon world. Sadly, the U.S. is nowhere in the lead. It is the Kyoto Protocol nations driving the reins and
leaving the U.S. choking in CO2 dust, having concluded from a government perspective that climate change is real and is a
global problem that requires global solutions. It is the Kyoto Protocol nations laying down the foundations for a new
economic system based on a carbon market. The basis is to cap CO2, or carbon emissions a.k.a. GHG (greenhouse gas)
emissions, ultimately to reduce it to a carbon-free world. The strategy is a free market trading system based on market value
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of carbon, which fluctuates up and down similar to stock market commodities. Much of the world has taken on caps, the U.S.
has not.
Not waiting for the U.S. to wake up is California, when in 2006 Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) was signed into law. AB 32 may
well be the most significant piece of legislation driving the U.S. to finally take responsibility for climate change. Simply
stated, AB 32 places a cap on carbon emissions in California and requires the Air Resources Board (ARB) to develop a plan
to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and further reduce to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. This is huge. This
means the typical 13.5 tons/person will be reduced to 1.5 tons/person.
WHAT IS AHEAD?
The Scoping Plan will be the ARB doctrine and must be adopted by Jan 1, 2009. Most likely will be a trading system based
on caps and offsets. ARB will hold workshops around the state during the summer and open for public comments in October.
For the enviro geek, the idea of carbon as a market commodity is very unnerving. You're supposed to pay for pollutants, not
make money from it. From a capitalist viewpoint, it makes sense. The carbon market has spawned a whole new industry.
Foremost is The Climate Registry and the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), which sets the standards for
measurement, verification, and reporting of GHG emissions so all entities are playing the same field. Another key player is
Point Carbon, a sort of clearinghouse for worldwide carbon news, trade analysts, and market forecasting. Then there are the
banks that hold the carbon offset credits, energy certificates, and emission allowances. Similar to the Wall St. transaction
board, there is the carbon transaction board where one can find all the trading data. There are the major utilities - SCE,
PGE, Sempra, the big oil companies - Chevron, BP, all scrambling to be green.
There are numerous entrepreneurial businesses, including one founded by several castaways of Enron. It was after the fall,
and a few engineers and finance professionals started meeting at IHOP to figure their future. They saw energy efficiency
glistening in their syrup and started a company that designed and developed tools for industry to track, monitor, and report
sources of energy usage. Having this type of data allows companies to better manage their energy usage. Utility companies
will soon introduce this tool to the consumer with their smart connect program. All meters will be replaced with new
meters with a computer system that allow customers to see usage and from what appliance.
Clean tech companies are sprouting like wildflowers and when there is money to be made the venture capitalists are there.
According to Daniel Dudek with the Environmental Defense Fund the carbon market may be the largest economic
opportunity of the 21st Century.
QUESTIONS? WHAT WAY(S) TO GO? OPINIONS AND IDEAS
Yet, there are important questions. Is an active cap and trade market really an answer? Since the time when we
began to realize the perilous implications of global warming, we have been accustomed to think of the abundance
of carbon in the atmosphere as a negative. We certainly did not universally imagine it to be a highly valued
commodity, but it seems to be. According to several of the presenters, cap and trade was first successfully
practiced here in the U.S. under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, in order to mitigate the environmental
damage caused by acid rain. The Economist said of the program, “probably the greatest green success story of the
past decade.” (July 6, 2002).
Maybe because environmentalists usually consider themselves “science types” rather than “business or money
types” there were not too many of the former at this international and decidedly “business” conference. In fact,
environmentalists were just plain scarce. Included in the minority, there were two Sierra Club attendees (the
writers of this article) and speaker Carl Zichella, a Sierra Club Regional Manager. Zichella’s was a unique and
welcomed voice from the podium, as he spoke of the social concerns that may accompany capitalistic venture in
the name of saving the planet. Not yet a convert to cap and trade, he is keeping an open mind. Zichella is inclined
to think of the market approach as a solution more like “buckshot” rather than a
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“silver bullet”.
There is good reason for concern and reason enough to proceed with caution. First of all, anyone who has lived in
these last ten years or so will know that for the average investor and even the experts, Wall Street can be a
treacherous place. If these market schemes (they actually used the word scheme repeatedly to describe cap and
trade models, hmmm….) are to work, then there must be tough and thorough government regulation. Aside from
the earlier mention made of the benign and entrepreneurial ex-Enron employees attending the conference;
permeating those opulent Marriot meeting rooms, there was always a just barely perceptible whiff of the ghost of
Enron. Hopefully, we have learned well from the Enron debacle and the pain resulting from deregulation (and
manipulation) of the electricity markets in the not too distant past. There is just no room here for shell games,
revolving door regulators, or wink and nod cronyism. There is far too much at stake. And although it’s nowhere
near as sexy or glamorous as the trading game, let’s not forget the tried and true value of conservation.
We are at a crossroads. As we shed our oil addiction, there will be opportunities and whole new vistas that we are
only beginning to imagine. Big oil and utilities are going to want to keep the upper-hand position they now
hold…not to mention the extraordinary profits the oil companies have grown accustomed to. We may find that it
makes more environmental sense for people to generate their own power in their own communities. In order to
keep the status quo, will we use the capital generated through cap and trade to finance large, remote energy
infrastructure and delivery systems, even though these methods of reducing CO2 may nevertheless degrade the
environment (i.e., wildlife habitat destruction)? Or will we carefully explore all avenues of power generation and
utilize only those that are best for the planet and the people on it? If citizens do not demand a voice in the process,
it may be “business as usual”, with all the power (the human and the generated kind) continuing to remain in the
hands of the highest bidder. I don’t think any of us want to see the utility companies become the next generation
of oil barons. Could it be that John Lennon was literally foretelling the future when he said “Power to the
People”?