May/June 2003
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| Seventy Years and Still Going Strong
by Rafael Reyes, Chapter Chair Seventy years ago a group of dedicated hikers gathered at Frank Duveneck's home in Hidden Villa to establish the Loma Prieta Chapter. Today that tradition continues with our efforts to protect our natural environment. |
| Update on Henry Coe State Park
by John Wilkinson A number of positive developments regarding the threat of potential dam building in Henry W. Coe State Park have occurred since the April Loma Prietan was published. On the other hand, it is clearer than ever that we have a hard struggle ahead of us. |
| What's Happening on the Coastside?
by Cordell Koland There are good news, and there are bad news... |
| Great Coastal Places
by Sarah Ryan The Sierra Club's Great Coastal Places campaign has grown to include over 5,000 people from all over California, who have pledged their commitment to help save our beautiful beaches. |
| Sen. Boxer Leads Fight to Protect Arctic
Special thanks are due to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer for leading the fight to turn back an effort to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. |
| Do-It-Yourself Solar Energy
Concerned about global warming and CO2 emmissions, the author has installed solar energy systems in his home, and will run a workshop on how to install solar systems. |
| No Sunshine at the Airport?
by Richard Zimmerman Although Superior Court Judge David A. Garcia ruled that San Francisco International must release documents that describe the potential impacts of the proposed runway project, SFIA's fog producing machine went into full production after the ruling. |
| AB 47: Looking at Cumulative Impacts on Our Forests
by State Assemblymember Joe Simitian In California we lack a consistent approach to the consideration of cumulative impacts when we evaluate and approve timber harvest plans. Assembly Bill 47 will bring our State timber harvest policy into the modern era. |
| State Legislators Seek to Improve Forest Practices
by Paul Mason and Karen Maki For many years concerned citizens have been trying to improve logging practices in California, with limited success. This legislative session seems to be shaping up differently. |
| Cooking Green: Easy Plant-Based Cooking: Part II
by Kay Bushnell This issue's recipe is for savory black-eye soup. This tasty soup is hearty and nourishing.. |
| Meandering
by John Maybury Choo choo news, garden therapy, bug secrets, heron addict, and other items of interest. |