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Community Commentary: Columnists have mesa plans all wrong
Earlier this year, when we saw the plans for the restoration of the lower bench of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, we were thrilled. After all that has been achieved at Bolsa Chica, "CPR (Community Promoted Restoration) for the Mesa" is the next step in...Tags: Nature, Physical Conditions, Science and Technology, Mountains, Landforms
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Natural Perspectives: Community finally welcomes gardeners
After two years of seemingly endless planning meetings, the Huntington Beach Community Garden is finally going into the ground.
The new organic gardens will be at the end of Atlanta Avenue near Brookhurst Street, under the Southern California Edison...Tags: Southern California Edison Company, Nature, Social Issues, Elections, Colleges and Universities
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Natural Perspectives: Do your part to solve water crisis
Last fall, the weather experts predicted that we would have a La Niņa winter this year. That meant it would be relatively dry. Then in December, the sky dumped half our annual rainfall on us all at once. Vic and I began to doubt the La Niņa forecasts. But...Tags: Nature, Weather, California, Colorado, Weather Reports
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Disputed Poseidon plant is approved
Huntington Beach on Monday green-lighted a $350-million desalination plant with the capacity to produce 50 million gallons of fresh water a day. The City Council gave Poseidon Resources final approval to build a seawater desalination plant in the...Tags: Huntington Beach, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Plant Openings
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Seven challenging incumbents
Editor's note: This changes the third paragraph to include Patrick Tucker's title. Ten candidates for the Fountain Valley City Council are going into the last three weeks of campaigning. Candidates are vying for three opens seats occupied by Mayor Pro...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Science and Technology, Boston, Politics, Electronics
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Shaw's not afraid to make bold moves
Joe Shaw believes in community spirit and protecting the environment. And he killed his own lawn to prove it.
Shaw, who is making his second run for City Council, was on the Public Works Commission in 2009 when the city urged residents to curb water...Tags: Elections, Citizens Initiative and Recall, California, Politics, Water Supply
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Natural Perspectives: Time for weeklong celebration of native plants
In September, the California State Legislature designated an annual California Native Plant Week to begin each year on April 17. Sunday marks the first such celebration of our state's abundant natural plant heritage. A native plant is any species that...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Building Material, California State Legislature, California, Sage
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Poseidon plant one approval away
A $350-million seawater desalination plant that could provide Orange County with 50 million gallons of fresh water a day is just one permit away from beginning construction in Huntington Beach. Poseidon Resources received approval Friday from the State...Tags: Huntington Beach, Orange (Orange, California), California, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues
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Staff findings could bring hearing on Poseidon
The California Coastal Commission on Wednesday could hear an appeal of Huntington Beach's approvals of the Poseidon Seawater Desalination Plant project. The appeal was filed Oct. 5 alleging Huntington Beach's approvals were inconsistent with the city's...Tags: Water Pollution, Huntington Beach, California, Environmental Pollution
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Natural Perspectives: A yard certified for birds, bees and butterflies
One of the pleasures that Vic and I enjoy at our home is feeding birds and providing a place where bees and butterflies are welcome. As wild areas shrink due to development, habitat for birds and other wildlife disappears. We do what we can in our yard to...Tags: Science and Technology, Nature, Science, Lakes and Ponds, Bee (insect)
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Water restrictions ending for Fort Worth, Arlington and Burleson
CW33 NewsSome North Texas cities are easing watering restrictions thanks to the end of the drought. Fort Worth, Arlington and Burleson are ending water restrictions, for now. Starting Friday in these three locations, all stage one water restrictions are lifted.... -
Update: Dallas City Council approves permanent water restrictions
CW33 News4/18/12 Update: Dallas City Council members decided to move forward with enforcing permanent water restrictions. They met Wednesday to discuss the twice-a-week watering proposal. Most members appeared to be on board with the plan, though others...Tags: Conservation, Droughts, Natural Disasters, Water Supply, Environmental Issues
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