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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 →

A wonderful and helpful new business has just moved to Escondido.  SPINE ZONE is a unique physical therapy treatment for aching backs.  Our members have had amazing success at Spine Zone. The staff  is fantastic, the program is reasonably priced, … Continue reading →

Mayor Abed and his on-going hostility toward environmental regulation is now getting regional attention.  An excellent article in the San Diego Union Tribune last month outed the Mayor on his failure to comply with the important stormwater regulations. Abeds Parking Lots … Continue reading →

This post will be where we document the conditions of Felicita Creek pre-Oak Creek development. Runoff, water quality, and erosion impacts on Felicita Creek, Felicita Park, and downstream residents is a major concern that we do not believe has been … Continue reading →

Here is another update from an ally.  On December 17th, the County of San Diego  held a scoping meeting regarding a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to make General Plan Amendments (GPAs) for 43 Property Specific Requests (PSRs).  All 43 of … Continue reading →