Join the Centennial Committee
Join the Centennial Committee and help us plan Angeles Chapter's 100th birthday yearlong celebration/party/bash!
Azusa Quarry Expansion Fails to Gain Approval, but Reconsideration Likely
On May 17, in a dramatic meeting that lasted until midnight, the Azusa City Council finally voted on the controversial proposal by Vulcan Materials Company to expand its Azusa Rock Quarry westward immediately adjacent to the City of Duarte. After an initial 3-2 vote to certify the Environmental Impact Report, the Council then voted 2-3 not to approve the modified conditional use permit (CUP) that would make the expansion possible.
This Issue's Featured Trip
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| photo by Mike Sappingfield |
DESTINATION: Return to Costa Rica!
Visit volcanoes, rainforests, ecological reserves and see spectacular wildlife.
February 11-26, 2011
R2T, Reclaimed Waters To the Tap
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| ©iStockphoto.com/deepblue4you |
How Gross is Your Tap Water?
A silly question and a significant concern worldwide: it's time to have a serious discussion about reclaimed and bottled water
This Issue's Featured Trip
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| photo by Bruce Hale |
DESTINATION: Deluxe Vietnam
Explore paradise! Experience fast-growing Vietnam's unique culture, history and traditions.
March 11-26, 2011
This Issue's Featured Trip
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| photo by Mike Sappingfield |
DESTINATION: Return to Costa Rica!
Visit volcanoes, rainforests, ecological reserves and see spectacular wildlife.
February 11-26, 2011
The Great Wall & Much More: : Eastern China Highlights Tour
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| photos by Fred Dong |
Hawai'ian Adventure in Paradise: : Mark Your Calendars: September 21 - 27, 2010
dickeychris@earthlink.net (949) 651- 9642. Only $1045.00 if booked by July 20. For more information, visit the website.
6/10/2010 Hawaii mountain tops and oceanwaves await you.
Let's Make Every Day Save The Whales Day
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| At the May 23 demonstration: they are voicing their opinion to elected officials about the proposal to resume commercial whaling. Will you? photo by Penny Elia |
Water Committee Celebrates Anniversary With a Win
As we go to press, the Water Committee received some good news just in time to celebrate its anniversary. In fact, it's the best kind of news any conservation committee can hope for: that our hard work is paying off, that people in power are listening to us and responding, and that we are achieving our goals. We have recently received a letter from Councilmember Paul Koretz's office informing us that an idea we had pushed for has come to fruition.
