Seventy State Parks Set to Close
Budget axe swings just wide of Santa Barbara County.
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It Ain’t Easy Being Green
Can Santa Barbara survive the renewable energy revolution?
Federal Ocean Conservation Grants Will Impact South Coast
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced last week some $3 million worth of grants for various ocean-oriented state conservation projects, many of which will have impacts here on the South Coast.
City Sued over Sewage?
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper served legal notice that it intends to sue the City of Santa Barbara for violating the Clean Water Act, citing 171 untreated or partially treated sewage discharges that have occurred in the past five years.
Enviros Sue over Septic System Rules
Say state agency has taken too long to implement regulations.
Another Year of the Shark
Thresher sharks remain a bone of contention between local conservationists and fishermen.
Lawsuit Targets Pesticides
Plaintiffs say EPA approved pesticides injurious to threatened animal species (and also to humans in some cases).
Red-Legged Frog Lawyers Up
Celebrated jumper’s chances improve with lawsuit targeting 60 pesticides harmful to California native.