When you first visit an LADWP mitigation site, it can be hard to tell what to look for. Some problems are obvious: a field full of Russian thistle, for example. But what constitutes a healthy plant ecosystem here in Payahuunadü? The Long-Term Water...

Mammoth redevelopment, 30x30 priorities, hydroelectric/solar/wind projects, exploratory drilling, monarch butterflies, and more!

Yes, there are Monarchs in Saline Valley in the winter! Not because it is warm; it isn’t. It gets down into the 30s at night in November and December. But, there is food, water, and shelter for them there. Monarchs overwinter in a few canyons in the...

In November, the BLM announced there will be an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Mojave Precious Metal’s Phase II gold exploration project at Conglomerate Mesa instead of a less in-depth Environmental Assessment report. The proposed Phase II...

As fast as the state is trying to preserve nature with the 30 by 30 campaign, it is also racing to cover large swaths of land with solar panels to reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. The desert in particular is especially being targeted...

The comment period closed on December 27, 2022 for public comments on the proposed redevelopment plan for what should be considered in the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA) will prepare and release for...

Cicadas come out of the ground every so many years depending on the species. This past summer, two species showed up in Adobe Valley, between Lee Vining and Benton: Okanagana bella (black with red markings) and Okanagana gibbera (black with tan...

After National Search, Ben Jealous, Former NAACP President, Coalition Builder & Community Organizer Will Lead Nation’s Most Enduring & Influential Grassroots Environmental Organization The Sierra Club’s Board of Directors unanimously...

ExCom Elections, Nordic Ski Routes, Exploratory Drilling Updates, CA Renewable Energy Site Planning

California is making a serious effort to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045 in order to lessen the impact of climate change and it is making progress1. The state has upgraded its building code, is expanding its electric vehicle infrastructure, and...