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Author Archives: A DeCinoPaige
Carlsbad moves forward with new and improved Integrated Pest Management plan
On Dec. 5, 2017, a contingent of citizens lead by Non-Toxic Carlsbad who had worked with city staff to develop a more comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan, modeled after Irvine’s, convinced the city council to implement a plan that … Continue reading
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King Tides on north coastline
A few folks covered the king tides along Carlsbad and Oceanside over Dec. 3-5. These events are a preview of what is to come with rising sea levels due to climate change. Sea level rises as a result of melting … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Planning Commission needs more data to assess Agua Hedionda Lagoon dredging
At the Carlsbad Sept. 6 Planning Commission meeting, Mary Anne Viney convinced commissioners that further research needs to be done before dredged sand from the outer lagoon can be deposited on city beaches. This is due to recent findings showing … Continue reading
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New Natural Lands Acquistion by BVAS
This summer the Buena Vista Audubon Society purchased 31 acres on the border of Camp Pendleton near Whelan Lake to increase an area of protected open space. Click here for more information on this acquisition.
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New Agua Hedionda Watershed Coastkeeper team and countywide results
San Diego Coastkeeper (SDCK) is working with Carlsbad citizens to create a new water quality testing team of the Aqua Hedionda Creek and surrounding watershed. Carlsbad currently has teams monitoring Buena Vista Creek (draining into Buena Vista Lagoon) and San … Continue reading
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Arroyo Toad, Bufo californicus, and Climate Change
This once abundant toad occupies sandy seasonal streamside habitats where they bury themselves during the dry season. Their habitat needs are very specialized: exposed sandy stream sides and vegetation for hiding in; calm pools with gravel bottoms free of silt … Continue reading
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Invasive Plants Thrive with Climate Change
For conservationists, invasive species are those non-native organisms that upset the balance of natural ecosystems. They become a problem because they can out-compete native organisms by corralling resources (water, food, etc.). With climate change, invasive plants may be better adapted … Continue reading
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Update on Climate Change
Al Gore’s newest film, An Inconvenient Sequel, has recently been released in theaters locally. I suggest you try to see it to get informed on the science of climate change and what the world is doing about it. Also, one … Continue reading
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