U.S. District Court Ruling Undercuts Federal Regulations Governing Use of “Farmed Wetlands”
A federal district court in California has ruled that a farmer did not “convert” wetlands under…
California Governor Signs Bill To Break Impasse Over How To Mitigate Impacts On Natural Resources
Governor Brown recently signed Senate Bill 1094, prescribing how state and local agencies and private organizations…
Meaningful Remedies Are Possible In Challenges To Coastal Commission Permit Decisions, Holds Court Of Appeal
“Private” property does not mean “public” property, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has told the…
A Project’s Need For Public Services Is Not An Environmental Impact Requiring Mitigation
A project that adds homes and commercial buildings to a community typically increases the need for…