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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 →

We recently received a copy of the County staff comments on the Notice of Preparation for the Safari Highlands Ranch project.  October, 2015 Letter from SD County staff on SHR.  We are especially glad that the staff noted the number … Continue reading →

Recently, documents were posted to the Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) archive, ENVIROSTOR, related to the Chatham subsurface contaminated plumes.   2015_July_DTSC_Comments  and Summary_Report_Sept_24_2015 The good news in the documents is the direction to and agreement by the Chatham PRP group … Continue reading →

We hope you had a great holiday!  Here is some news on our ‘favorite’ projects! 1. The Draft 401 Water Quality Certification for Oak Creek has been released for public comment by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.   This … Continue reading →

Another year comes to and end.  We have been very busy and will get back to posting after the holiday, but, until then, we have a little gift for you…for sure,  Cutest thing you’ll ever see If you need a … Continue reading →

There’s more bad behavior to report from developers in North County.  Representatives of Safari Highland Ranch sent a threatening letter Safari Highlands Letter to Regional Board to local water regulators. While the letter is uninformed and has no real viable legal … Continue reading →