Senator Dave Min Introduces Legislation To Protect California's Biodiversity For Future Generations

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(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Today, Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the introduction of Senate Bill (SB) 337, which would establish a statewide goal to conserve at least 30 percent of California’s land and coastal waters by 2030, also known as 30x30. Conserving the Earth’s lands and waters is one of the best tools available to prevent extinctions and protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. Protecting lands and waters can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon, helping to advance climate goals. The bill, which is co-sponsored by Defenders of Wildlife, passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee and is currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee.  

“We are in the midst of a global extinction crisis, and it is time to double down before it’s too late,” said Senator Dave Min. “I am proud to author legislation that puts California on track to protect 30 percent of state lands and coastal waters by 2030. We must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that our iconic species, like California condors, monarch butterflies, tule elk, golden trout, sea otters, elephant seals, grey whales, redwood trees, giant sequoias, and California poppies, survive the threats posed by habitat loss. Through the strategic conservation efforts outlined in SB 337, we can protect the places we love and the species they support for this generation and the next. Thank you to the incredible partnership built by the Power in Nature Coalition, and for spearheading this legislation and codifying our statewide conservation goals into law.” 

Earth, Water, Air, Fire - An Interfaith Service on the Climate Crisis

As the environmental crisis deepens, we must take action to heal the planet where we have wounded it.  For persons of faith that action is rooted in our faith traditions and practices.  So we will gather on Saturday, April 29 at 5-6 PM at the Moreton Fig Tree arbor in Balboa Park for an interfaith, interactive and intergenerational service to connect with the Divine presence and build toward a thriving and diverse future. There will be music, hands-on activities and prayers from diverse faiths. This is a family-friendly event and youth are encouraged to participate. Following the service, we host a bring-your-own picnic for community and fellowship.  All are invited to attend!! 
For more information, contact Phil Petrie–This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This event is sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and partner faith communities. 
What: Earth, Water, Air, Fire: An Interfaith Service on the Climate Crisis
When: Saturday, April 29  5-6 PM *
*Rain Date: TBD
Where: Balboa Park–Arbor by Moreton Bay Fig Tree, just west of Village Place and Park Blvd
Note: Please bring your own lawn chair (and a meal if you are staying for the picnic after)
For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sponsored by the Interfaith Coalition for Earth Justice and faith partners

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Wounded Knee Occupation 50th Anniversary

As my colleague, Chase Iron Eyes, wrote to you earlier this
week, February is a month of significant anniversaries here in
Lakota Country. He told you about the 47th anniversary of the
arrest of American Indian Movement (AIM) activist Leonard
Peltier. Next comes a four-day celebration centered on the 50th
anniversary of our AIM occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973 — an
historic event that occurred a few years prior to Leonard’s
unjust arrest.