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In Brief:  Reduce air pollution in the San Joaquin Valley, protect the Sierra Nevada and its wildlife from excessive logging and road building, preserve and restore the Bay-Delta watershed and its ecosystems.  Read more...

Quick Facts Year opened: 1971 Number of staff: 14 Appeals court: Ninth Circuit Focus: Air, Forests, Water	Meet Earthjustice "I talked my way into my job...in 1976, and I've never left! I was lucky enough to land my dream job the first time around".  Learn More About Deborah
Our Stories  Win By Losing Some lawsuits fail in court but still accomplish their overall objective. One such case rescued the Sacramento River winter-run king salmon. Mike Sherwood, the lead attorney on the case, tells the story.  Mike tells the story of the salmon recovery
Recent Victories Politically Motivated Fish Opinion Voided A judge has tossed out a biological opinion where political considerations prevailed over science. A Win for Forest Wildlife and the Public An attempt by the Bush administration to remove wildlife protection and exclude the public from forest-management decisions is rejected. Protecting the "Heart of California" from Urban Development The primary zone of the California Delta is truly the heart of the state. This western watershed for the Sierra Nevada mountains is home to a multitude of wildlife and family farms, it also provides drinking water to millions of Californians. A recent proposal to allow 162 units of housing within this zone at Clarksburg was successfully challenged by Earthjustice and a coalition of local residents.