San Diego Earth Times Jan 96 Table of Contents

At the beach: ecology and economy: Increasing population, an overburdened sewage system, sporadic rain pattern and careless dumping burden our shoreline.

Resource protection under attack in San Diego: The Resource Protection Ordinance is locally under attack. You can help. If you think you can't, read the article on page 9.
This land was your land: " like any unguarded treasure, the [federal] lands have attracted thieves, some of whom are now in Congress."
Eating the land away: Western grazing laws and policies amount to a giveaway, degrading the land and running a deficit in the $100s of millions.
Getting over it and getting politically active: Most people have some great reasons for not being politically active; we've gathered our top 10. Which reasons would YOU be willing to give up in order to make a difference?

Sustainable partnerships: Progressive companies create a successful p; and profitable p; future by actively and positively responding to environmental imperatives.
Sustain-ability: The newly-formed, action-oriented Sustainability Network of San Diego holds its first public meeting, and extends an invitation.

"N" is for Newt: If Bob's opinions seem harsh, you should have seen the first draft.

First SDED Restoration Project a success
Earth Day '96: it's that time again: Each year, SDED works with more than 500 volunteers. Is it your turn this year?