Environmental Press # 146

Subj: Rancho Mission Viejo and Hellman
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:55:34 -0800
From: Doug Korthof <doug@seal-beach.org>
To: voiceforveterans@aol.com (via HellmanMesa@SealBeach.org)

Hi,
Rancho Mission Viejo is under attack, like many open areas. There was a planning meeting given by the feds, state and county trying to push through "conservation plans" that allow
"incidental take" of vulnerable wildlife and filling of wetlands.

That's right, they call it a "Habitat Conservation Plan" (federal) or "Natural Community Conservation Plan" (state) instead of a development scheme. And they call it "incidental"
when they "take" (kill) anything in the way of the bulldozers.

Pictures and a copy of a comment form on http://Orange-County.net/rmv.htm

At the meeting, there was dissatisfaction with the construction plan; but at least they are trying to involve the public. DONT FORGET TO GET YOUR COMMENT IN! The address is on
the website.

 

  

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HELLMAN LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN, PICKETING

Letters are needed concerning the Hellman Mesa! If you have only sent in a few, be sure to start up again. The letter writing page is on http://SealBeach.org/jlh.htm

LETTERS ARE NEEDED to the newspapers, to John Laing Homes, and to the city of seal beach. FAX is almost as good as USMail, and email works for newspapers.

Thanks,
/Doug

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