Cottonwood Creek Park’s transformation from an Encinitas industrial maintenance yard to an innovative landmark for community and environmental sustainability was recognized this month by the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter, the city announced Wednesday, June 26.
Community service groups from Encinitas, Oceanside and Escondido are among 20 local nonprofits that received grants promoting equitable access outdoors from the San Diego Foundation, the organization recently announced.
Access to Beacon’s Beach in Encinitas reopened as of Wednesday, May 22, in time for the Memorial Day holiday weekend after months of work to stabilize the bluff and repair the trail, city officials announced.
A historic local surf shop, community garden nonprofit, doctor and student were the recipients of Encinitas environmental stewardship awards on Wednesday, April 17.
Political and environmental observers in Oceanside appear likely to keep a cautious eye on the city’s recently approved RE:BEACH sand retention project, based on comments to the City Council ahead of its green light.
It’s not uncommon to hear talk about the dire consequences of global warming — rising sea levels, extreme weather and ecological disruptions. But there’s another dimension to this crisis that doesn’t get much attention but is equally concerning: the link between global warming and increased violent behavior.
Preparing your garden in the fall is an important step to ensure it’s in ideal condition for the next spring. Depending on the size and scope of your garden, you might have a lot to do.
Burning parcels of land intentionally, known as controlled burning, has long been a controversial practice aimed at reducing the risk of larger uncontrolled wildfires.
Nature is resilient, but human activity and other factors have resulted in an imbalance. Fortunately, place names — such as “Encinitas” — can offer a glimpse into the past.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a package of climate-change proposals, highlighting native landscaping habitat protection, earlier in December based on an effort by Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Nathan Fletcher.
