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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

Happy Earth Day!  We know our Earth is in trouble and our survival is at risk from climate change. Lots of actions that we need to take are difficult.  But, there are also many that are pretty easy, reduce our … Continue reading →

The Water Board issued its final response to the many comments they received on the Oak Creek Water Quality Permit.  Unfortunately, the Board ignored requests to require mitigation in the Felicita/San Dieguito Watershed where the damage will be done.  Instead, … Continue reading →

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is the oversight agency for the Chatham Barrel Yard cleanup.  They have posted the most recent documents about the site for public review.  You can get them on the ENVIROSTOR website or at … Continue reading →