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LandWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization, with members from throughout Monterey County. We help promote and inspire sound land use policies through grassroots community action. What's Hot: Development Interests Have Demanded Changes in the General Plan Schedule. Less than two months ago, planning staff informed the Planning Commission and the public that the environmental impact report (EIR) for the General Plan (GPU5) would have a public circulation period of 60 days and the schedule included multiple public hearings before the Planning Commission. (07.28.08) New LandWatch Associate Director LandWatch is pleased to introduce our new Associate Director, Amy L. White. She is a long-time community activist and LandWatch volunteer who passionately supports the work of LandWatch. (07.05.08) LandWatch Supports Marina Station Marina Station, located on 320 acres of the Armstrong Ranch, within the city limits of Marina is the best large-scale development ever proposed in Monterey County, and LandWatch is very pleased to endorse this project. Click here to read about the Marina Station project and our work with CreekBridge. (03.14.08) General Plan Update 5 (GPU 5) November 6, 2007 LandWatch has been monitoring the policies in the new “compromise” GPU 5. The plan is currently having an Environmental Impact Report prepared. That report should be released in the summer of 2008. If you are interested in reviewing the policies in GPU 5, click on this link. LandWatch Supports Coastal Commission Staff on Ocean View Plaza Due to concerns about the state-wide precedent that would be set by allowing a private desalination plant along the coast, LandWatch sent a letter to the Coastal Commission supporting the staff recommendation for denial of the Ocean View Plaza on Cannery Row. (02.28.08) General Plan Compromises at risk with a 2-2 Vote on the Board of Supervisors LandWatch has been involved with the current draft language for the Monterey County General Plan, GPU 5. That plan includes several policies that need protection. Click here to read the recent letter LandWatch sent to our members outlining the policies and how our members can help. (02.07.08) LandWatch Comments on Rancho Canada Village Rancho Canada Village, a large subdivision that would significantly impact Carmel Valley, has significant impacts. LandWatch reviews the Draft Environmental Impact Report. (e02.06.08) LandWatch and Other Organizations Settle with County on Attorneys' Fees The Monterey County Board of Supervisors and a coalition of local environmental organizations have reached agreement covering the costs and legal fees incurred by the organizations in connection with last year’s litigation over the placement of the Community General Plan Initiative (Measure A) and the Rancho San Juan Referendum on the June 2007 ballot. (01.10.08) LANDWATCH COMMENTS ON GPU5 RECOMMENDATIONS LandWatch has reviewed the recommendations on GPU 5 by the Ad Hoc Planning Commission subcommittee. We have 14 recommendations for the Planning Commission to consider. Read our detailed letter here. (09.12.07)

Please join LandWatch's Action Alert Network by completing this form. You will receive LandWatch newsletters and alerts via email. Landwatch will not share your information. Landwatch's Privacy Statement can be viewed here. First: Last: * Email:   • Required field   The KUSP Land Use Report Each weekday, KUSP provides a brief Land Use Report on KUSP Radio. Get the broadcast times and archived transcripts here. Hear KUSP Live KUSP Land Use Report Podcast Important Items on the LandWatch Website Invest In the Future LandWatch Video Land Use and the General Plan Handbook State of Monterey County, 1999 The Room Enough Report LandWatch and Common Ground Agree A "Community Plan" for Salinas A Successful Growth Management Program Land Use Planning and The Takings Clause The Real Cause of High Housing Prices Key Policies for the County General Plan Update LandWatch and Creekbridge Homes Urge New Urbanist Standards LandWatch and the Center for Community Advocacy Agree Community General Plan Articles by Chris Fitz and Gary Patton If you have land use issues or concerns involving San Luis Obispo County please contact LandWatch San Luis Obispo at http://landwatchsloco.org/. The office telephone is 805-927-5102. LandWatch is a community-based nonprofit organization, with members from throughout Monterey County. We help promote and inspire sound land use policies through grassroots community action. More What's Hot: LANDWATCH WINS LAWSUIT ON BUTTERFLY VILLAGE (79K PDF file) LandWatch along with the Rancho San Juan Opposition Coalition won their lawsuit upholding the June election on Butterfly Village north of Salinas. The controversial project in the Rancho San Juan area was soundly defeated, but the developer filed suit attempting to throw out the validity of Measure D. This is a huge victory for democracy and the people’s right to vote. Read the judge’s decision click here (79K PDF file). (08.07.07) GPU 5 Recommendations Are Completed (3.3MB PDF file) An ad hoc committee of Planning Commissioners met to develop recommendations for GPU5 that account for diverse community interests throughout the County. The result of these meetings is provided in the linked report. (08.05.07) INVEST IN THE FUTURE VIDEO Watch and learn as key community leaders in Monterey County discuss how LandWatch has made a difference for them. This brief movie details the mission of LandWatch and how LandWatch has helped grassroots community efforts, homebuilders and organizations to accomplish great things.