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Dear Daily Press:
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WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN MOJAVE DESERT MEETING FEB 12
The public is invited to join the Mojave Desert Bird Club, Sierra Club, California Native Plant Society and many other local environmental groups to our annual coalition meeting at 7:00pm, Thurs, Feb 12, at the Lewis Center in Apple Valley.
* PROGRAM: * Development of Wind and Solar Energy in the Mojave Desert, with emphasis on the Victor Valley and Lucerne Valley areas.
* SPEAKER: * Larry LaPre, biologist, Barstow Bureau of Land Management
The development of solar and wind energy in the Mojave Desert is a concern for all of us. Many applications have been made to the BLM for power plants fueled by wind and sun. If not carefully planned, these green developments could fragment habitat for the desert tortoise, eliminate many populations of rare plants and present a hazard for birds, especially golden eagles and prairie falcons. Larry will present an overview of these projects as well as the results of his research on raptors in the Western Mojave and how they might be affected by installation of wind turbines. Come early and visit the tables of the various participating groups.
Directions to Lewis Center : From Bear Valley Rd , take Apple Valley Rd north to Tuscola. Turn left to Mana. Turn right.. Continue about ½ mile to entrance to Lewis Center . Meeting in cafeteria. More info: Bill Deppe, 760 247-5421 or gonebirding@aol.com <mailto:gonebirding@aol.com>.
Submitted by:
Estelle Delgado
Mojave Desert Bird Club
14123 Liberty Way
Victorville , CA 92392
760 241-7327
This could be good to attend and network a little. I'm considering becoming a member of the different groups while at the meeting.
Best, Max7
Press Release
Dear Daily Press:
Please enter the following Press Release in your Community Calendar section.
WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN MOJAVE DESERT MEETING FEB 12
The public is invited to join the Mojave Desert Bird Club, Sierra Club, California Native Plant Society and many other local environmental groups to our annual coalition meeting at 7:00pm, Thurs, Feb 12, at the Lewis Center in Apple Valley.
* PROGRAM: * Development of Wind and Solar Energy in the Mojave Desert, with emphasis on the Victor Valley and Lucerne Valley areas.
* SPEAKER: * Larry LaPre, biologist, Barstow Bureau of Land Management
The development of solar and wind energy in the Mojave Desert is a concern for all of us. Many applications have been made to the BLM for power plants fueled by wind and sun. If not carefully planned, these green developments could fragment habitat for the desert tortoise, eliminate many populations of rare plants and present a hazard for birds, especially golden eagles and prairie falcons. Larry will present an overview of these projects as well as the results of his research on raptors in the Western Mojave and how they might be affected by installation of wind turbines. Come early and visit the tables of the various participating groups.
Directions to Lewis Center : From Bear Valley Rd , take Apple Valley Rd north to Tuscola. Turn left to Mana. Turn right.. Continue about ½ mile to entrance to Lewis Center . Meeting in cafeteria. More info: Bill Deppe, 760 247-5421 or gonebirding@aol.com <mailto:gonebirding@aol.com>.
Submitted by:
Estelle Delgado
Mojave Desert Bird Club
14123 Liberty Way
Victorville , CA 92392
760 241-7327
This could be good to attend and network a little. I'm considering becoming a member of the different groups while at the meeting.
Best, Max7
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