Stop the Destruction of an Old Growth Joshua Tree Forest by the Aratina Solar Project
Stop the Destruction of an Old Growth Joshua Tree Forest by the Aratina Solar Project
The Issue
The Aratina Solar Project is Shredding an Ancient Joshua Forest!
Help Now!
1 - [SIGN] this Petition!
2 - [EMAIL] to let them know that "THE WORLD IS WATCHING"
3 - [SUBSCRIBE] for News and Action Plan
4 - [Sept 7 Rally] Attend the "Stop Aratina Solar Project" Rally
5 - [Video] - Watch the "Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project?" Video
I Thought They Were Protected!
Ancient Joshua Trees are going extinct, and we must save them. The Aratina Solar Project in Boron, California, is approved to destroy nearly 4000 ancient Joshua Trees in this forest (Each Blue Dot on the map represents an old growth Joshua Tree). These iconic trees have stood for centuries, providing habitat for numerous species and contributing to the unique biodiversity of our region.
Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project? [Watch the Video]
The Aratina Solar Project is one of the 15 projects who got a free pass during the 2020 California Endangered Species Act (CESA) negotiations because they claimed they were "Shovel Ready". This was done in some back-room deal. Now, four years later, they have still not broken ground - so why were they included in the 15 projects that got a free pass?
Why did ANY Solar Project get a free-pass to destroy Joshua Trees?
These are Excellent Questions! We want to know as well! Send an EMAIL to ask the people who made this decision!
Joshua trees are already under threat from climate change and human activities. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, these trees could lose 90% of their habitat by the end of this century if current trends continue. Allowing this project to proceed would accelerate their decline.
We need sustainable energy solutions that do not come at the cost of irreplaceable natural treasures. Please join me in urging local authorities and project developers to find an alternative location that does not jeopardize our ancient Joshua tree forests. Sign this petition to protect our environment for future generations!
Valley Fever!
Large solar projects disrupt soil causing dust, which has shown to cause Valley Fever in people working and living nearby these projects.
https://valleyfeverinstitute.com/
The placement of the Aratina solar farm (south of the city of Boron) assures that the dust will blow onto the town and High School. This is clearly a threat to the health of the residents - both young and old!
Please ACT now!
Watch the "Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project?" Video
Attend the "Stop Aratina Solar" Rally - September 7@10am [Details]
Thank You!
Petition Starter
53,535
The Issue
The Aratina Solar Project is Shredding an Ancient Joshua Forest!
Help Now!
1 - [SIGN] this Petition!
2 - [EMAIL] to let them know that "THE WORLD IS WATCHING"
3 - [SUBSCRIBE] for News and Action Plan
4 - [Sept 7 Rally] Attend the "Stop Aratina Solar Project" Rally
5 - [Video] - Watch the "Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project?" Video
I Thought They Were Protected!
Ancient Joshua Trees are going extinct, and we must save them. The Aratina Solar Project in Boron, California, is approved to destroy nearly 4000 ancient Joshua Trees in this forest (Each Blue Dot on the map represents an old growth Joshua Tree). These iconic trees have stood for centuries, providing habitat for numerous species and contributing to the unique biodiversity of our region.
Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project? [Watch the Video]
The Aratina Solar Project is one of the 15 projects who got a free pass during the 2020 California Endangered Species Act (CESA) negotiations because they claimed they were "Shovel Ready". This was done in some back-room deal. Now, four years later, they have still not broken ground - so why were they included in the 15 projects that got a free pass?
Why did ANY Solar Project get a free-pass to destroy Joshua Trees?
These are Excellent Questions! We want to know as well! Send an EMAIL to ask the people who made this decision!
Joshua trees are already under threat from climate change and human activities. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, these trees could lose 90% of their habitat by the end of this century if current trends continue. Allowing this project to proceed would accelerate their decline.
We need sustainable energy solutions that do not come at the cost of irreplaceable natural treasures. Please join me in urging local authorities and project developers to find an alternative location that does not jeopardize our ancient Joshua tree forests. Sign this petition to protect our environment for future generations!
Valley Fever!
Large solar projects disrupt soil causing dust, which has shown to cause Valley Fever in people working and living nearby these projects.
https://valleyfeverinstitute.com/
The placement of the Aratina solar farm (south of the city of Boron) assures that the dust will blow onto the town and High School. This is clearly a threat to the health of the residents - both young and old!
Please ACT now!
Watch the "Who Approved the Aratina Solar Project?" Video
Attend the "Stop Aratina Solar" Rally - September 7@10am [Details]
Thank You!
Petition Starter
53,535
The Decision Makers
Gavin NewsomCalifornia Governor
Awaiting response
Director Bohnam, CDFWDirector, California Department of Fish / Wiidlife
Awaiting response
The Supporters
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I feel so disappointed by our government and its failure to act in the interest of its people. The Aratina Project proposal had multiple glaring problems, which were rightfully questioned by CDFW Vice President Samantha Murray during the approval meeting, yet somehow the project still got approved. Joshua trees are on the protection list and should...
This construction project is not only destroying precious Joshua Trees, but also is kicking up fungus into the air as well as damaging local roads with increased truck traffic in Boron. And the town isn't even benefitting from this project, all the power generated is going to Silicon Valley. All Boron is gonna get is valley fever and cracked roads.
Joshua Tree is a place of families to get together and spend time in a place one can be one with nature. There is thousands of years of history with native American tribes who worshipped here. We should preserve this amazing piece of land for generations to come.
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Petition created on June 9, 2024