Crystal Cove Dispute Continues

Runoff from the Irvine Company's Crystal Cove building project is polluting pristine coastal waters. State officials are backing off. Why?

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September 27, 2000, 8:45 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

The state Water Resources Control Board has delayed a public hearing on a new law to protect coastal waters. Environmentalists fear that state officials will weaken the law to protect developers. The delay came just as regulators were prepared to order Irvine Co. to halt the runoff discharges.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: State Delays Enactment of Coastal Water Protections

Wednesday, September 27, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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