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Please see the DTSC September 1, 2015 Clarification letter correcting the units on the OEHHA public health goals for 1, 4-dioxane.  We appreciate this correction. Here is the original letter DTSC Response to ENU July 13 2015. This correction is very important. Units … Continue reading →

Alarming news today.  The rate and amount of deforestation in the world has resulted in fewer trees on the planet than ever before in human history.  This is yet another reason we oppose cutting hundreds of mature trees on the … Continue reading →

Another disastrous project is before the Escondido City Council again. Pages 43-46 of the Agenda Packet AUGUST 26 is the staff report for this project. There are many reasons this project should be denied.  It is yet another assault on the … Continue reading →

This is a very troubling but fantastic article about the Lilac Hills Travesty.Lilac Hills Develop Tactics This project is the frontline of defense of the new County General Plan  We urge everyone to support the local communities efforts to preserves … Continue reading →

Escondido Neighbors United filed a letter opposing the adoption of a mitigated declaration and of the sewer trenching project.  ENU Sewer MND Letter The Final MND up for adoption is here MND SW Sewer Replacement project In summary,  we believe this … Continue reading →

The next nominee for our “Jewels of Escondido” series comes from one of our members.  Enjoy! Coastal Sewing and Vacuum Cleaners http://coastsewingandvac.com  are situated in downtown Escondido on Grand and Broadway. They have been in business for over 40 years. They sell really … Continue reading →

Our first opportunity to oppose this terrible project is tomorrow, Friday, August 7th.  Please check out this website  http://saveoursdcountryside.org/ for more information. Please help defend the General Plan and speak in Opposition to Lilac Hills Ranch at  the Planning Commission … Continue reading →

Here is our comment letter ENU to DTSC July 27 2015 and some reports we refer to in the letter Kearney Foundation Soil Science Report and DTSC’s Arsenic Background Report.   Please review and make sure to offer any comments on this project if … Continue reading →

The Sky Mountain Permaculture Institute is holding a  Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on August 8th from 9- noon. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center show that strong-to-moderate El Niño conditions are present in the tropical Pacific. But it won’t end the drought in California. We … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that from 4-7 pm tonight is an opportunity to discuss and ask questions about the Oak Creek Removal Plan Draft with Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).  It will be help at the Center for the Arts.