LCVSD Local Environmental Issues of Concern |
Habitat ProtectionHabitat that supports local species must be protected. In North County, coastal bluff erosion has been exacerbated by building too close against the advice of geologists and the pressure to "armor" them with seawalls. In addition, throughout the County a variety of wetlands including lagoons, rivers and intermittent streams are being encroached upon with development. Overdevelopment and sprawl has led increased traffic and significant congestion, degraded air quality, loss of open space/habitat, and even poses perhaps the greatest threat to San Diego's water quality. This problem can only get worse as San Diego's population continues to soar.
San Diego must develop and enact effective land-use/zoning policies that promote high density, multi-use, urban growth boundaries and incentivize the renewal of urban centers while dis-incentivizing sprawl.
Potential Solutions
- Develop an effective transportation plan to include more mass transportation and incentives for fuel efficient vehicles.
- Monitor the City of San Diego's Multiple Species Conservation Program to ensure that a network of habitat and open space is preserved, protecting bio-diversity and enhancing the region's quality of life.
- Work with the local wetlands support groups in order to maximize and enhance their efforts.
- Support development in urban centers rather than in sprawling communities.
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Resources, Organizations & Links
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The League of Conservation Voters must hold elected officials accountable
for these environmental issues of concern. |
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