By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is making available for public review and comment a draft Habitat Conservation Plan amendment and associated environmental documents related to San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) application for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. In 1995, the Service issued an incidental take […]
Research strengthens evidence of link between air pollution and child brain development
By Newise Air pollution is not just a problem for the lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study led by the University of Washington has added evidence showing that both prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution can harm kids. The study, published in Environmental Health […]
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation receives $20,000 from Las Patronas
By SDCN Editor Solana Beach, CA–Solana Center for Environmental Innovation was awarded a $20,000 grant for the purchase of a new vehicle to expand its environmental education outreach across the San Diego region. The grant, awarded by local philanthropic organization Las Patronas, helps ensure Solana Center staff can safely and reliably deliver in-demand workshops, consultations, […]
Gov. Newsom signs legislation cutting harmful plastic pollution to protect communities, environment
Sacramento, CA–On the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court kneecapped the federal government’s ability to reduce pollution and tackle climate change, California took nation-leading steps to cut plastic pollution and hold the plastics industry accountable for their waste. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 54, requiring all packaging in the state to be recyclable or […]
Oceanside enacts Level 2 Drought Reduction actions for residents and businesses
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside will be enacting Level 2 Drought Reduction actions, in accordance with the State Water Board’s Emergency Drought Resolution No.2022-0018 which was approved on May 24. This drought regulation was in response to Governor Newsom’s March Executive Order N-7-22 which recommended new regulations requiring water suppliers to implement […]
San Diego offers the public to learn about marine Environment for World Oceans Day
San Diego, CA–Ahead of World Oceans Day this Wednesday, the City of San Diego is encouraging the public to learn about local coastal waters through a series of videos that describe the diverse work of its Ocean Monitoring Program in studying the effects of regional wastewater treatment processes on the marine environment. The videos look […]
The Escondido Creek Conservancy earns national recognition
Escondido, CA–One thing that unites America is land: Americans strongly support saving the wild lands they love. Since 1991, The Escondido Creek Conservancy has been doing just that in North San Diego County. The Conservancy announced it has achieved national recognition for its work – joining a network of over 450 accredited land trusts across […]
Latino Outdoors San Diego hosts tour in the Tijuana River Watershed
By SDCN Editor San Diego, CA–Outdoor advocates and environmental leaders will come together this weekend for Wheels on the Watershed: Environmental Justice at the Border, a community bicycling tour reflecting on decades of environmental injustice in the Tijuana River Watershed. Attendees will explore ten miles of biodiverse terrain in the beautiful Tijuana River Valley, with […]
San Diego Unified partnerships expand clean water effort at Cesar Chavez Elementary School
San Diego, CA–As the San Diego Unified School District’s clean water partnership continues to expand, the Rob Machado Foundation Tuesday announced a fundraising effort to acquire a reusable water bottle for each student in the district. The San Diego Loyal Soccer Club surprised Chavez Elementary School students with refillable water bottles as part of the […]
Oceanside celebrates Earth Day at Buccaneer Park
By SDCN Editor Oceanside, CA–The City of Oceanside hosted an Earth Day celebration with a day of service, and environmental-friendly activities Saturday at Buccaneer Park. The free event was filled with information booths, arts, crafts, and activities centered around sustainability and taking action to preserve and protect the planet and community. Volunteers participated in the […]
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