Desert Protective Council News
U.S. Government Authorizes Killing of Endangered Bighorns in Path of Wind Project
Posted by Indy Quillen on May 20, 2012
May 19, 2012 (Ocotillo)—In a precedent that has horrified wildlife experts, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has authorized the “take” (meaning harassment, displacement or even death) of 10 endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep – five ewes and five lambs.
The decision comes after federal wildlife officials were provided photographic evidence that the endangered animals were seen in recent weeks on the site of the just-approved Ocotillo Express wind energy facility—a presence federal officials and the project developer have long denied.
SUIT FILEDTO HALT OCOTILLO WIND AS COALITION HOLDS PROTESTS IN SAN DIEGO AND EL CENTRO
Posted by Indy Quillen on May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012 (La Jolla) – At a press conference yesterday outside the gleaming corporate towers occupied by Pattern Energy in La Jolla, a coalition of environmental groups, Native American tribes and outraged citizens urged President Barack Obama to stop fast-tracking of massive energy projects on public lands and halt construction at the Ocotillo Express wind facility immediately.
Heavy equipment has begun grading the site, ripping massive ocotillo cacti out by the roots, burying burrowing owl nesting sites and breaking hearts of the many people who love this desert land.
Call for a Moratorium on “fast-tracking” Massive Energy Projects on Public Lands
Posted by Indy Quillen on May 11, 2012
Coyote Mountain is among several culturally important mountains where views will be destroyed, along with Sugarloaf, Signal Mountain, Sombrero Peak and others. Photo: Miriam Raftery
Native American tribes join environmental, recreation and hunting organizations to call for a moratorium on “fast-tracking” massive energy projects on public lands.
DPC Call to Action – Help Us Protect the Desert!
Posted by Indy Quillen on April 19, 2012
Your presence is needed at the Tuesday April 24th public hearing in El Centro 10:45AM:
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will be deciding whether or not to approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation to build an industrial wind project with 112, 440-ft. tall turbines on12,000 acres of beautiful desert habitat, adjacent to the southern boundary of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the rural community of Ocotillo in Western Imperial County, CA. We need a very large crowd of people who are opposed to this project to attend this public hearing!
DPC’s Conservation Coordinator Speaks out on Behalf of the Bighorn Sheep
Posted by Indy Quillen on April 1, 2012
Protest Planned March 14 at Renewable Energy Conference that Excluded Advocates of Rooftop Solar
Posted by Indy Quillen on March 13, 2012
March 12, 2012 (Holtville) – “Why are billions of our tax dollars going to fund large-scale energy development on our public lands instead of to home and business owners for developing rooftop solar?” asks Terry Weiner with the Desert Protective Council and Solar Done Right. Massive solar and wind developments are planned for San Diego and Imperial County, many on public lands, others on prime agricultural croplands.
Student’s Art Project Depicts America’s Desert Dilemma
Posted by Indy Quillen on March 5, 2012
Nothing is quite as uplifting as receiving inspiration from a young person. That happened for us this last week when high school student Halle Rayn Kohn posted her artwork project online.
Connecting Children with Nature
Posted by Indy Quillen on February 26, 2012
A Short History of DPC’s Salton Basin Living Laboratory Field Trip Program by Terry Weiner
I imagine most of us did not become desert lovers until we actually spent time there. It’s likely someone initially introduced us to a special corner of one of our southwest deserts. But, our fascination did not take hold as we drove through vast, open, arid valleys. We had to get out of our cars and put our feet on the land. Our intrigue grew as we hiked or camped or just spent a morning sitting on a rock listening to the quiet.
Welcome to Our New Communications Coordinator
Posted by Indy Quillen on February 1, 2012
The Desert Protective Council is delighted to welcome our new Communications Coordinator, Indy Quillen. Indy will be managing our web site, blog and social network pages, as well as editing our quarterly El Paisano newsletter and online E-Paisano.
Thank you Desert Protective Council
Posted by Chris Clarke on December 31, 2011
Today marks my last day as Communications Consultant for the Desert Protective Council, as I’m moving on to other projects. It’s been a very rewarding two and a half years, and I’m grateful to the DPC for the opportunity to do some important work on issues that mean a great deal to me.
In particular, I’d like to thank a few current and former members of DPC’s Board of Directors — Nick Ervin, Larry Klaasen, Geoffrey Smith, and Mike Colm — for their generous aid and assistance; former Communications Consultant Lawrence Hogue for advice and continuing friendship, and the DPC’s amazing Conservation staff person Terry Weiner for her boundless energy and enthusiasm.
And last but most importantly, I’m grateful to you, the DPC’s members, friends and colleagues, for your unwavering support. It’s been a privilege to be part of the DPC’s now 58-year history. Look forward to great things in 2012, and please, do feel free to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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