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Protecting Whales in Baja California
Whale watching in the lagoons of Baja California is a trip of a lifetime. For ELAW Fellow Fernando Ochoa, it's just another day at the office. We have been thrilled to collaborate with Fernando on his work protecting some of the world's richest whale habitat from bad development projects.
April 29, 2011
Dear friends,
Whale watching in the lagoons of Baja California is a trip of a lifetime. For ELAW Fellow Fernando Ochoa, it's just another day at the office. We have been thrilled to host Fernando at ELAW this week, and collaborate on his work protecting some of the world's richest whale habitat from bad development projects.
ELAW's take on the Catastrophe in the Gulf
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a profound tragedy. Staff Scientist Mark Chernaik has written a guest column published in today's Register Guard, encouraging rigorous environmental analysis before projects like these are approved.
May 11, 2010
Dear friends,
Arcediano Dam Project Blocked in Mexico
The proposed Arcediano Dam has been an international outrage because of the environmental and human rights impacts. One resident, Mrs. Lara, refused to leave her home. With the help of IDEA attorney Raquel Gutierrez and ELAW Staff Scientist Meche Lu, the residents forced the Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources to revoke its previous authorization for the project.
December 18, 2009
After six years of struggle, one determined citizen of México has proven that persistence pays off. Mrs. Lupita Lara, together with ELAW partner organization Instituto De Derecho Ambiental (IDEA, A.C.), has relentlessly challenged the notorious Arcediano Dam, which would have caused environmental havoc in the state of Jalisco, México.
