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LandWatch Participates in Giving Tuesday
Support LandWatch on Giving Tuesday (December 3) – a national day of giving. Donations given through the Monterey GIVES! Program will go further through a matching grant program. (12.02.13) |
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Sand City Delays Vote on Coastal Development
This delay allows decision makers, the developer and city manager time to get more information about a Coastal Commission letter mentioning public access concerns. The project vote is expected now to be Thursday, December 17. (11-20-13) |
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The Collection Final EIR Reviewed
The proposed coastal development in Sand City with a hotel, resort and parking goes before the City Council November 19th. LandWatch recommends denying the project. (11-15-13) |
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Monterey Downs Preliminary Draft EIR Lacking
The Monterey Herald outlines its concerns for the Monterey Downs project’s environmental review which seems to gloss over the development’s sustainability (or lack thereof) for water pulled from groundwater sources. The Herald asserts that environmental review should be based on science. (11-18-13) |
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LandWatch Comments on North Fremont Specific Plan
The North Fremont Specific Plan serves as a guide for future development along North Fremont Street. LandWatch raises concerns on water availability and the quantity of residential units. |
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Ballots Still Left to be Counted
The election results for Measures M & K are not yet final. The Monterey County Registrar of Voters reports more than 14,455 ballots must still be counted. Ballots must officially be counted by November 25th. |
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LandWatch Submits Comments on Paraiso Hot Spring (500KPDF file)
After careful review of the draft environmental impact report for the Paraiso Hot Springs project, LandWatch noted the following main concerns: water supply, traffic, and biological impacts. (10.03.13) |
