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Mountains and Rivers Update
November 17, 2015
When Redwood Chapter leaders met with Congressman Jared Huffman in October, the cordial and productive conversation touched briefly on an exciting proposal to designate substantial new federal Wilderness Areas and Wild and Scenic Rivers in the...
Trinity County Keeps It California
November 17, 2015
On September 15 the Trinity Board of Supervisors gave a sharp backhand blow to the ruinous “State of Jefferson” secession idea. Instead of supporting the proposal as proponents had requested, putting it on the ballot, or declining to take action,...
Let’s March to Save the Climate and the Planet
November 2, 2015
Redwood Chapter is teaming up with 350.org and Sonoma County Conservation Action to provide bus transportation from Sonoma county the big NorCal Climate Mobilization march and rally to be held in Oakland on Saturday November 21.Chartered buses will...
Exploring Potential Wilderness on Mt. Lassic
September 27, 2015
On Sunday July 12 North Group excom member Ned Forsyth led a moderate six mile hike into the Mt. Lassic Wilderness and Botanical Area in Six Rivers National Forest, a natural wonderland characterized by sweeping views, vernal pools, stark...
Trans-Pacific Partnership: Down to the Line
September 27, 2015
by Victoria Brandon, Redwood Chapter ChairAs has been previously reported, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a massive trade deal being negotiated among twelve countries in the Pacific Rim, an area of immense environmental sensitivity that...
Bill Kortum: 50 Years of Environmental Activism
September 25, 2015
Redwood Chapter is excited to announce the recent publication of Bill Kortum: a Fifty Year History of Environmental Activism in Sonoma County. Written by the late John Crevelli, a retired SRJC history teacher, long-time Sierra Club member...
Great News for California Wildlife
September 7, 2015
On August 5 Redwood Chapter Conservation Chair Diane Beck attended the meeting of the California Fish and Game Commission to urge that the Commission ban bobcat trapping in the state altogether, as was the original intent of the 2013 “Bobcat...
Monumental News: President Obama Designates Berryesssa Snow Mountain
July 9, 2015
Redwood Chapter rejoices at President Obama’s announcement that the Berryessa Snow Mountain region will be permanently protected as a national monument, with by far the largest portion here in Redwood Chapter.Containing three federal Wilderness...
Another Celebration: Marine Sanctuary Expansion
June 30, 2015
On Sunday June 28 several hundred exultant coastal advocates gathered at the Gualala Arts Center to celebrate the expansion of the Cordell Banks and Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries. More than doubling in size, these protected areas...
BLM National Conservation Lands: Time to Celebrate
June 21, 2015
by Victoria Brandon, Redwood Chapter ChairThis weekend the Bureau of Land Management threw a party to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the agency’s National Landscape Conservation System. Consisting of National Monuments, National Conservation...