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Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow's Water Bond Opinion - Sacramento Bee 7-20-10

Secretary for Natural Resources Lester Snow's Ocean Policy Opinion - San Diego Union Tribune - 5-30-10

FIXING THE SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN RIVER DELTA
Repairing the Delta's environmental and ecological health is necessary to protect fish species and provide water to twenty-five million Californians.
KEEPING CALIFORNIA'S ROADLESS AREAS ROADLESS
Preventing new roads in natural forest lands will safeguard pristine environments for this generation and the next.
PROTECTING CALIFORNIA'S WATER SUPPLY
Developing new long-term water policies that take environmental and economic changes into account are critical to ensure a safe, clean and reliable water supply.
RESTORING THE SALTON SEA
Ecosystem restoration at California's largest lake - the Salton Sea - is vital to protecting the many birds and wildlife that depend on the habitat for survival.
PRESERVING CALIFORNIA'S OPEN SPACES
Permanently shielding California's natural resources and agricultural land from development is necessary to improve recreational opportunities and enhance economic stability.
PROTECTING OUR COAST AND OCEAN
Protecting and managing California's 1,100 miles coastline protecting the diversity and abundance of marine life.
PROMOTING CLEAN, RELIABLE ENERGY
Advancing reliable energy sources will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease California's reliance on foreign oil.
IMPROVING FLOOD PROTECTION
Strengthening flood protection in the Central Valley will protect lives and create new standards for safe urban development.
COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE
Reducing the impact of climate change is possible through improved forestry practices and the development of alternative fuels.


 

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