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South County Planning Issues
The unique beauty and productivity of South Monterey County is under significant pressure. Rapid growth in San Luis Obispo County is creating a demand for large lot residential development not only there, but in Monterey County, too. The conversion of South County ranches and grazing lands to residential development will undermine the long-term viability of ranching and grazing in Monterey County. Such development will place the beauty and splendor of its valleys and mountain ranges at risk. LandWatch is urging the Board of Supervisors to develop and implement a strong, positive approach to South Monterey County planning issues. To do nothing is to make a choice for more ranchette and residential sprawl, in one of the most isolated and beautiful parts of beautiful Monterey County.
Gallo Vineyard Proposal Needs CEQA Review (01.27.04)
The California Environmental Quality Act requires a full EIR where there "might" be adverse environmental impacts. The Gallo proposal to expand a South Monterey County vineyard needs that kind of environmental review. The possible adverse impacts are very obvious! Nonetheless, the County Board of Supervisors is continuing its "pattern and practice" of systematically shortchanging environmental review, even when major environmental impacts can clearly be predicted. LandWatch says it's time for a change.
LandWatch Comments on Proposed Annexation of Agricultural Land (5/10/01)
King City is proposing to annex and develop almost 190 acres of prime agricultural land. LandWatch has commented on the Revised Draft EIR, urging the city to consider alternatives, and to mitigate the obvious impacts that this kind of annexation will have.
LandWatch Letter on Navy Bombing Practice Proposal (2/24/01)
Read the LandWatch letter on the Navy's proposal to begin aerial bombing practice at Fort Hunter Liggett. More information is available at the website of the Ventana Conservation and Land Trust.
Protecting South County Ranching Country (2/24/01)
"Urban development" is threatening South Monterey County ranches. Pressures coming from San Luis Obispo County could turn working ranches into rural "ranchettes" Here's the latest letter from LandWatch.
South County Parcelization and Development Issues (12/14/00)
LandWatch Executive Director Gary Patton urges the Board of Supervisors to combat the inappropriate development of preexisting small parcels in South Monterey County. This LandWatch letter sums up his December 12, 2000 presentation to the Board.
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