Proponents of the proposed 100-square-mile development view it as a solution to local unemployment. Critics decry it as a cynical move by wealthy “tech bros” that threatens rare ecosystems.
Category: Environment & Natural Resources
News about the environment and natural resources in Mendocino County and the broader North Coast.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
The order invokes the Defense Production Act to restart offshore oil operations near Santa Barbara.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Mendocino National Forest seeks public input on off-road vehicle grant proposal
Comments on a $719,000 off-highway vehicle trail maintenance grant will be accepted March 3 through May 4.
Posted inPolitics & Government
California attorney general opposes proposed federal plan to limit public input on national forests
Proposed U.S. Forest Service rule would shorten comment periods and change how objections are reviewed for projects affecting forests — including Mendocino National Forest.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Letter to the Editor: Jackson “Demonstration” State Forest should demonstrate climate justice
Assemblymember Chris Rogers’ bill to end commercial logging at Jackson deserves our support.