Built to Burn: New Report on Development in Fire Zones   A very important report (directly relevant to the local proposal Harvest Hills) has been issued by the Center for Biological Diversity last week. Built to Burn, California’s Wildlands Developments are Playing with Fire, Bold Land-use … Read Full Article ▸

The final VOTE about the Escondido Climate Action Plan Update will be held on March 10 at 6 PM at the City Council meeting. This is such an important action.  It will guide city planning and actions for the next 14 years.  We must take strong climate action if we are to arrest the worst impacts of … Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club NCG members have been very active in the Escondido Community Advisory Group for Environmental and Climate Action (ECAG).  The ECAG has delivered its final recommendations to the Escondido City Council on the Update of the Escondido Climate Action Plan (ECAP).  Please review this letter … Read Full Article ▸

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact Laura Hunter, Sierra Club NCG Conservation Chair, 619-997-9983. Sierra Club North County Group (NCG) urges opposition to Palomar Heights at Jan. 27th Escondido Council meeting, citing lack of affordable housing, lack of density, developer subsidies. At … Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club NCG is a strong supporter of an appropriate, higher-density urban infill project in this signature location in the heart of Escondido. We know we must densify our urban and transportation corridors if we are to effectively address the climate crisis.  Further, we must provide housing … Read Full Article ▸

Sierra Club North County Group filed two letters this week seeking fair representation of environmental justice communities and social equity in local government actions. NCG filed a comment letter on the San Marcos Climate Action Plan Update.  seeking social equity implementation measures in the … Read Full Article ▸