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The Weeders and Seeders were on the job today…weeding, cleaning, and planting three new oak trees!!  Join us on Tuesday mornings starting at 9 am!  Come on in, the weedings fine!

On March 2, the Los Angeles Times ran an important cover story about the health hazards of living near freeways. Here is the article.  Los Angeles Time Living Near Freeways. It also includes an amazing mapping tool that allows you … Continue reading →

After the rains, we had a chance to visit the Felicita Vida Assisted Living facility on Felicita Road. Take a look at the fantastic and fully functional storm water measures or Best Management Practices that were implemented there. It was … Continue reading →

Escondido Neighbors United would like to invite interested persons of all ages to come and help us care of our beautiful Felicita Park!  We will be ‘weeding and seeding’ every Tuesday starting at 9:00 am and will work for a … Continue reading →

We are happy to report that the ‘Fleet’ well is receiving its treatment system under the Chatham remediation efforts!  This well, located adjacent to Felicita road and south of the Park, has been tested for contamination for several years and … Continue reading →

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a year-end update on the contamination in the ground water coming released from the Chatham Barrel Yard in SW Escondido.  Please read it here  DTSC Community Update ENU has been actively … Continue reading →

A touching and important story appeared in the Los Angeles Times today.  Worth your time to read. Los Angeles Times Story about owl and classroom It is also an important reminder how connected we are with nature, or can be … Continue reading →

This week the Climate Action Campaign released its first ever Climate Action Report Card.  Only only 9 of 19 cities in the region have even done a plan.  Of those plans that have been completed, Escondido ranked the lowest earning  a … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Readers, and Supporters, After three years of going it alone, Escondido Neighbors United has decided to take the next step–incorporating. Well, sort of. Our friends at the ECO-San Diego have offered to sponsor us under their incorporation since … Continue reading →

An important action took place for our region last week at the Water Board meeting.  Here’s a little water quality regulation background for some context.  The Federal and famous Clean Water Act that has done so much to protect, preserve, … Continue reading →