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Earthjustice Attorney, Trent Orr, describes the work of the California regional office.

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Recent Victories

Politically Motivated Fish Opinion Voided
A judge has tossed out a biological opinion where political considerations prevailed over science.
Updated: July 1, 2009

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.
Updated: April 4, 2007

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.
Updated: March 19, 2007

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Recent News

EPA Takes First Step in Addressing Risk Posed by Toxic Pesticide Drift
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a first step today in addressing the harmful effects of pesticide...

Lawsuit Filed to Protect American Pika Under California Endangered Species Act
The Center for Biological Diversity, represented by Earthjustice, returned to state court today seeking protection for the...

Farm Workers and Allies Ask Gov’t to Protect Kids From Toxic Pesticide Drift
Luis Medellin and his three little sisters -- aged 5, 9 and 12 -- live in the middle of an orange grove in this...

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Recent Cases

Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue
Situated between Nevada and California, near the crest of the Sierra Mountains, Lake Tahoe is one of the deepest and...

Genetically Engineered Sugar Beets
The genetic engineering of our agricultural products has created serious environmental problems and numerous questions...

Protecting Global Climate and Community Health from Oil Refinery Impacts
This case challenges the City of Richmond's approval of a major project at the Chevron oil refinery. The project could...

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