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Ballona Watershed: Dewatering Ballona Wetlands 2013 Presentations by Patricia Mcpherson

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 13:12

Grassroots Coalition President, Patricia McPherson, provided power point presentations to California Coastal Commission. The power point presentation links are below. The power points are for the targeted audience.

[The files below need Windows PowerPoint, PPT plugin, OpenOffice or similar to view.]

1) California Coastal Commission Hearing - Presentation June 2013-a.pptx 38 meg download (43 pages)

Global Sustainability: Architect Anders Nyqvist Movie

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 13:02

Architect Anders Nyquist from Sweden says it all. Conservation is key. Very effective and efficient use of energy and resources for sustainable living.

Part 1 of 5 - 12 minutes

Part 2 of 5 - 28 minutes

Fracking and Water: Baldwin Hills Fracking in Oil Fields - 1963 Dam Collapse - DOGGR Lack of Disclosure

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:41

Although an anti-fracking bill failed, opponents will take the issue higher

The governor now becomes the focus of attention
http://ourweekly.com/news/2013/jul/25/although-anti-fracking-bill-failed...

Ballona Watershed: Playa Vista Dewatering and Bulldozing the Ballona Wetlands East of Lincoln early 2003

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:24

Playa Vista Dewatering and Bulldozing the Ballona Wetlands East of Lincoln early 2003. See the flooded wetlands.

Mr Video Man does an excellent job on Poisoned Paradise.

Ballona Watershed: Ballona West Bluffs (Uplands) with Rex Frankel 2003 prior to loss of uplands and construction of homes

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 12:22

The Ballona West Bluffs (Uplands) were lost to developers. Rex Frankel speaks out in 2003. Officially presented to Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission (SMBRC) in December 2005 at the Yacht Club Meeting Room.

Ballona Watershed: Annenberg - Pet Clinic on Ballona Wetlands - STOPPED

Submitted on Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:24

Lots of opinions were expressed on the proposed Annenberg Pet Clinic in the Ballona Wetlands. It is now being built at Playa Vista!

It pays to speak up.

Ballona Watershed: Playa Vista Drainage Devices in Ballona Wetlands / De-Watering / California Coastal Commission Letter

Submitted on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 17:45

For several years the Ballona Wetlands have appeared remarkably dry, even in the rainy season. Ballona volunteers have been perplexed. We asked Why? A Public Request Act (PRA) may have supplied the answer!

Fracking and Water: North Dakota - Bakken Shale Oil

Submitted on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 17:26

Bakken Shale Oil Field in North Dakota

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/bakken-shale-oil/dobb-text

Read more about Fracking and Water: North Dakota - Bakken Shale Oil
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Understanding the Ballona Watershed / Wetlands / Experts' Views on Ballona Restoration

Submitted on Mon, 07/08/2013 - 12:16

What is a watershed?

A. A watershed is basically a drainage area. In other words, when it rains, the rain follows the terrain, flowing down over the surface to a central low point – a river, creek, lake, or bay. The watershed is the entire area that drains water to that low point.

Underground Gas Storage : Grassroots Coalition 2007 Lawsuit Victory Against Sempra Energy (Southern California Gas Company) in Playa del Rey, CA

Submitted on Sat, 06/29/2013 - 20:24

Grassroots Coalition believes in open government
and full disclosure of health and safety issues.

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For several years the Ballona Wetlands have appeared remarkably dry, even in the rainy season. Ballona volunteers have been perplexed. We asked Why? A Public Request Act (PRA) may have supplied the answer!

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