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We’re Official! Escondido Neighbors United now part of the Environmental Center of San Diego

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

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Water Board recommends Felicita Creek for listing as impaired from Chatham wastes

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

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Development Nightmares begins: Sewer extension project underway on Felicita Road

We are sorry to report that the infrastructure upgrade to increase development in our area has begun.   This is to notify users of Felicita Road that the Southwest Sewer Replacement Project will result in traffic delays and road work for … Continue reading

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Conservation Groups support DENIAL of San Marcos Highlands Ranch at Sept 6th San Marcos Planning Commission meeting–Seek Other Alternatives

Another inland North County project threatens our habitat and quality of life is up for a vote.  San Marcos Highlands, like Safari Highlands, is a project that undermines our County wide species planning by allowing development in pre-approved mitigation areas. … Continue reading

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If it’s July in Escondido, it’s Zucchini Season- Here’s how to handle your Zucchini Bonanza

Since we are lucky enough to live in one of the premiere gardening spots in the state, we’re sure most of you are up to your eyeballs in that most prolific of squash of all–Zucchini!  Whether you want to ‘put … Continue reading

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DTSC directs additional action on Felicita Creek cleanup

We received good news today in form of a letter from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) directing the Chatham Group (Potentially Responsible Parties) to do additional analysis to figure out how to ‘reduce or stop the flow of … Continue reading

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Water Regulators Respond to Felicita Creek Cleanup Feasibility Study

Today, the Regional Water Quality Control Board filed a letter responding to recommendations made by the Chatham PRP Group. WaterBoard June 15 2016 letter on Felicita Feasibility ENU is very grateful that the Water Board has refused the ‘status quo’ of … Continue reading

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It’s Baby Bird season: Important PSA from our local baby birds

Here is an important announcement from local baby birds!!!! Please listen Owlet Public Service Announcement

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Escondido Neighbors United files comment on Chatham related Felicita Creek Feasibility Study

Today, ENU filed our comment letter April 25 letter to DTSC from ENU  on the  Felicita Creek Feasibility Study.  This study evaluates some options to reducing or eliminating the presence of VOC pollutants from the contaminated groundwater originating from the … Continue reading

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GREEN Jewel of Escondido: TERRA MADRE GARDENS Come enjoy the Peace on Earth Festival, April 24 from 1-5

As part of our Jewels of Escondido series, we’d like to share a new Green Jewel.  The beautiful organic farm and community center of Terra Madre Gardens.  New owners are ‘growing experiences one seed at a time.’  a family has … Continue reading

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