Mining Exploration Threatens Long Valley
April 15, 2021
Proposed mining exploration threatens the future of the scenic, economically, and ecologically important Long Valley area in Mono County and the Sierra Club Range of Light Group is encouraging local Eastern Sierra residents and organizations, as...
Range of Light Group April 2021 eNewsletter
April 7, 2021
Events Roundup, Mining Conglomerate Mesa and Hot Creek, More Water for Mono Lake, and more!
"There it is. Take it"-- Still the Plan
April 1, 2021
The City of Los Angeles recently released a draft plan for meeting future water demands for its citizens. It outlines many ways the City plans to conserve water and become self-reliant on local water supplies. Unfortunately, none of the anticipated...
Range of Light Group February 2021 eNewsletter
February 26, 2021
Long Valley on CBS, 30x30, OHVs on Death Valley Road, Wild Horses and Burros, Declining Riverine Ecosystem, Dispersed Camping Forum, and much more!
US, California, and Sierra Club 30x30 Campaigns
February 13, 2021
In order to combat climate change the world needs additional permanent protections for lands and waters. Governor Newsom and President Biden have signed on. Find out what ROLG is doing.
DRECP Draft Amendment Opens Up Areas of Critical Concerns
February 13, 2021
It took eight years of thoughtful planning, collaboration between stakeholders, and extensive public engagement to come up with the Desert Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan (DRECP). It took the previous administration less than two years to...
Long Valley water issue featured on CBS This Morning Dec 28
December 28, 2020
CBS This Morning featured a piece on the issue of withdrawing water in Long Valley. They don't want to guarantee water for their lessees in the face of climate change. Understandable. Yet they plan to send the water that would otherwise go to the...
Range of Light Group December 2020 eNewsletter
December 17, 2020
Executive Committee Elections, Keep Long Valley Green, Solitude Canyon, Road Easement, Monarch Butterly Count, 30x30, Antelope Ground Squirrels, Drilling Spring Peak and Conglomerate Mesa, and much more!
The Mina Deflection Rattles the Mono Basin
December 12, 2020
It's been a shaky year! The 4.9 earthquake on 12/2 and again on 12/11 could be felt on the west side of Mono Lake. The epicenter was in the Candelaria Hills, NV in the Mina Deflection zone. The Mina Deflection has been pretty active this year with...
Range of Light Group October 2020 eNewsletter
October 8, 2020
New Newsletter and Website, Ready for 100% Renewable Energy, Tioga Inn, Kris Hohag Replace Fran Hunt, Conglomerate Mesa, Drilling Hot Creek, and Tangle Free Waters