Latest Library Content tagged with "California"

San Gabriel Mountains Teleconference AUDIO

This teleconference discussed a proposal to permanently protect federally-owned land and rivers in the San Gabriel Mountains, which is strongly supported by 75% of voters in local communities, according to a new poll. Preserving publicly-owned lands and waterways in Southern California is also strongly favored by voters. Listen to the teleconference below.

Global warming by the state PDF

Global warming is not just a distant threat. Rising temperatures, shifts in weather patterns and increasing storm intensity are just a few of the symptoms already being felt in communities across America.

Northern California Wildfire Teleconference AUDIO

 Northern California is again entering a long wildfire season with high heat and drought conditions expected well into fall. But a Wilderness Society teleconference featured experts that discussed how some communities and firefighting policies are changing the way wildfires are fought — still keeping communities safe as a top priority while also preserving forests. Listen to the teleconference.

Map of Designated Section 368 Energy Corridors and Existing and Proposed Coal Fired Power Plants MAP PDF

This map shows how the designated West-wide energy corridors run directly to existing and proposed coal fired power plants, facilitating the continued reliance on this dirty fossil fuel.

Carrizo Plain National Monument Draft RMP Comments PDF

The Wilderness Society and partner organizations' comments to the BLM on the draft RMP for Carrizo Plain National Monument. BLM District:  Bakersfield District

Ecological Foundations of Fire Management in North American Forests and Shrubland Ecosystems PDF

The degree to which human intervention has modified fire frequency, intensity, and severity varies greatly among different ecosystems, and must be considered when planning to alter fuel loads or implement restorative treatments.

Success! 2 Million New Acres of Wilderness! VIDEO

Read more... - Tremendous day for Wilderness - Wilderness bill back on track - U.S. Senate Passes Huge Public Lands Bill!

Comments on the Western Governors’ Association Western Renewable Energy Zones Qualified Resource Areas maps and tables PDF

The Western Governors' Association (WGA) released draft maps of proposed Qualified Resource Areas as part of its Western Renewable Energy Zones (WREZ) process. These comments provide WGA with information to help them further minimize environmental conflicts while promoting clean, renewable energy development in the West.