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LandWatch Ends Settlement Negotiations Over General Plan Adequacy
After 18 months of negotiations, LandWatch will move forward suing the County of Monterey over its General Plan. Concerns mainly focus on the assumptions the County made to provide for water for future urban and ag uses. (05.08.12) |
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Around The County Series Begins on Fort Ord
Looking specifically at the reuse of Fort Ord, LandWatch launches a three part series of meetings covering everything from the site’s background to clean up efforts, AB 1614 to Fort Ord’s future. We hope you’ll join us. (03.24.12)) |
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LandWatch Updates Hybrid Regional Plan
LandWatch has developed an updated hybrid plan to address regional water supply issues in light of
new information. Several local organizations have endorsed this plan already. (03.30.12) |
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FORA Extension Proposed, LandWatch’s Support comes with Conditions
AB 1614 proposes to extend the sunset date of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority to 2025. LandWatch offers conditional support. Contact decision makers by March 21st to encourage conditions are added to the legislation. (03.08.12) |
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Close Vote, but Corral de Tierra Center Approved
At the February 7th Board of Supervisors meeting, a close vote (3-2) approved the Corral de Tierra Shopping Center. One major condition of approval was stipulated: removal of the gas station from the site plan and clean up of the toxic soil. (02.22.12) |
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Supervisors Rescind approval of MST/Whispering Oaks Project
On February 14th the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 - a complete reversal - to rescind its approval of the re-zoning and EIR for the MST/Whispering Oaks Project. The Supervisors changed course after a successful referendum petition with 18,000 signatures and a LandWatch lawsuit. (02.22.12) |
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After Pressure From LandWatch, An EIR Will Be Prepared For The Zipline
Because of the unique status of the Monterey Pine forest, the potential unmitigable impacts on biological species and safety issues, LandWatch urged the Board of Supervisors to require preparation of an EIR. Please read LandWatch’s letter to the Board of Supervisors. |
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Supporters submitted 18,000 signatures to overturn the decision on the MST / Whispering Oaks Project
Thanks to the many organizations including LandWatch, the Fort Ord Recreational Users, Sustainable Marina and Seaside, over 18,000 signatures were gathered in hopes to overturn the Monterey County Board of Supervisors' July 12th decision to approve the MST/Whispering Oaks project. (08.11.11) |
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LandWatch Responds to Supervisors on the MST / Whispering Oaks Appeal. The final hearing is July 12th
On June 14th the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 their “intent to approve” the project and closed the public hearing despite: the Planning Commission’s unanimous denial; strong opposition from the community; and an 80-page letter from LandWatch outlining myriad concerns with the project. The Board will consider adopting the findings of approval of the project on July 12th. (06.24.11) |
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