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Today an abundance of waterfowl and shorebirds feed, roost, and nest in wetlands where just twenty years ago there were crystallizer ponds. In 1972 these lands became part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Now where vacant industrial buildings and empty parking lots could have stood, wetlands have been restored providing habitat for the endangered California clapper rail. It is a testament to what can be accomplished with vision, passion, and a little hard work.

Tribute to Janice Delfino

Ceremony and bench dedication

Fall 2009 Save Wetlands available online

Developing News:

Under threat of development an application by Cargill and its development partner DMB Associates has been submitted

to the city for up to 12,000 housing units right on the bay

Development proposal for 18-hole golf course and executive housing The DEIR for the specific area plan proposal is tentatively scheduled for release in December 09.

The DEIR for approximately 839 housing units,  an active sports park,

two churches, an elementary school, and some commercial square            Photo by Sam High

footage is expected to be released the third week of October 09.

and some commercial square footage is expected to be

We will post information regarding the comment period once it

becomes available.

                                                             

Updates!

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  • The Whistling Wings and Pintail Duck Clubs (Area 4) Specific Area Plan EIR is available on the City of Newark's website.

The comment periods have closed, but the projects will still have to go before the city councils.  Please check back for information regarding upcoming City meetings regarding these projects.  We need people who are concerned about the impacts of these projects to show up and speak at these meetings. See action alert below.

Action Alerts:

  • The City of Newark will hold a community meeting at Schilling School - 36901 Spruce Street, on Wednesday, February 10th at 7 p.m. to discuss the Dumbarton Transit Oriented Development Plan.  At the meeting the opportunities and constraints of the area will be described, a draft plan shown, potential community amenities discussed, and a schedule for the specific plan provided.  This is your opportunity to provide comments and feedback to the City regarding development of this area.  PLEASE ATTEND. If you wish to receive additional information or wish to receive future meeting notices, etc. please contact Terrence Grindall at TERRENCE.GRINDALL@newark.org
  • The City of Newark will be holding three meetings regarding the Area 3 and 4 Specific Area Plan on February 11th, February 25th, and March 11th in the City Council Chamber at 5:30 p.m. (37101 Newark Blvd, 6th Floor).  February 11th will focus on project overview, community benefits, areas of concern.  February 25th will focus on environmental issues, impacts and potential mitigation measures.  March 11th will focuson financial issues including the costs of providing City services and the feasibility of the potential golf course. The City expects formal consideration of the EIR by the Planning Commission and City Council to occur in April.If you have any questions or would like to receive notices regarding upcoming meetings please contact Terrence Grindall at 510-578-4208 or terrence.grindall@newark.org
 

The next CCCR Meeting will be held Thursday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. and we will back at the Refuge Headquarters.

We extend a heartfelt "Thanks!" to Mondy Lariz for all of his assistance in getting our website up and running again.  "Thanks Mondy!"


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