TAKE ACTION

TAKE ACTION

  1. Benefit Concert June 27th 2026

  2. Email Derek Newland

  3. Email Congresswoman Judy Chu

  4. Call County Supervisors

  5. Sign and Share Petition

Benefit Concert

Stand for the Canyon

Wrightwood, this is the night we turn the volume up for Lone Pine Canyon.

The Lone Pine Canyon Protection Alliance Benefit Concert — Stand For The Canyon! — is officially live, and tickets are available now.

On Saturday, June 27th, we’re gathering at Natalie’s Park for live music, food, community, and a whole lot of mountain-town backbone in support of the fight to protect Lone Pine Canyon from the proposed quarry.

This is more than a concert. It’s a benefit built to help fund the work ahead: outreach, organizing, public education, legal review, and the pressure it takes to defend a place that can’t be replaced once it’s gone.

ALL PROCEEDS go toward fighting the proposed mine.

The musicians, organizers, production support, and community volunteers are donating their time and effort so the money raised can go where it matters most.

Tickets are $20 for teens and adults. Kids 12 and under are free.

Bring your people. Bring your blankets and chairs. Bring your dancing shoes. Come hungry. Come loud. Come ready to stand for the canyon.

Stand For The Canyon. Back the Benefit. Help us make this night count.

Tickets

Email Derek Newland

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San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department

Email:derek.newland@lus.sbcounty.gov

To: Derek Newland
San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department

Dear Mr. Newland,

I am writing to formally comment on the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed Lone Pine Canyon Road Quarry (MRP-2025-00002).

Based on the scale, duration, and nature of the proposed project, there is substantial evidence supporting a fair argument that the project may result in significant environmental impacts. Under CEQA, this requires the preparation of a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

1. Project Scale and Duration
The project proposes approximately 285 acres of mining operations with a projected lifespan of up to 148 years. This represents a large-scale, long-term industrial operation with the potential for irreversible environmental change. Such magnitude alone warrants comprehensive environmental review.

2. Wildfire Risk and Evacuation Safety
The project is located in a high fire severity zone and along Lone Pine Canyon Road, a critical evacuation route. Industrial activities—including blasting, heavy equipment use, and increased traffic—introduce additional ignition risks and may impair emergency evacuation. These represent potentially significant public safety impacts.

3. Biological Resources and Protected Species
The project area supports sensitive chaparral habitat and wildlife, including federally protected species such as golden eagles, big horn sheep and species of special concern such as the coast horned lizard and the kangaroo rat. The IS/MND does not demonstrate that adequate, protocol-level surveys were conducted. Impacts to biological resources may be significant.

4. Geologic and Seismic Hazards
The site is within an active seismic region influenced by the San Andreas Fault. The combination of deep excavation, slope modification, and blasting raises concerns related to slope instability, landslides, and increased risk during seismic events. These impacts have not been sufficiently analyzed.

5. Air Quality, Noise, and Public Health
Blasting, crushing, and hauling operations will generate dust, particulate matter, and sustained noise. These impacts are of particular concern for nearby residents and children and may result in significant health and quality-of-life effects.

6. Hydrology and Drainage
The project has the potential to alter natural drainage patterns and impact groundwater systems. Long-term mining operations pose risks related to erosion, sedimentation, and water quality that require detailed analysis.

7. Tribal Cultural Resources
Lone Pine Canyon is historically recognized as part of Indigenous travel and trade routes used by the Serrano and Cahuilla peoples. The IS/MND’s conclusion of “no known resources” does not adequately evaluate the broader cultural landscape or demonstrate meaningful consultation. Potential impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources are significant under CEQA.

8. Cumulative Impacts
When considered together—wildfire risk, seismic hazards, habitat loss, long-term industrial activity, and public safety concerns—the cumulative impacts of this project are substantial and cannot be adequately addressed through an MND.

9. Scenic Byway

Lone Pine Canyon is recognized as a scenic corridor valued for its natural beauty and visual character. The proposed quarry, including large-scale excavation, industrial operations, and associated infrastructure, would significantly alter the visual landscape and degrade scenic resources.

Under CEQA, impacts to scenic vistas and designated scenic corridors must be carefully evaluated. The scale and permanence of the proposed mining operations represent a potentially significant visual impact that cannot be adequately mitigated.

This further supports the need for a full Environmental Impact Report.

Conclusion

Given the evidence outlined above, the conclusion that impacts would be “less than significant” is not supported by substantial evidence. Under CEQA’s fair argument standard, the County is required to prepare a full Environmental Impact Report.

This project has the potential to cause lasting and irreversible impacts to the environment, public safety, and the Wrightwood community. A thorough, transparent, and comprehensive environmental review is not only appropriate—it is required.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]

CALL our San Bernardino County Supervisors

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Paul Cook

P: 909.387.4830

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Jesse Armendarez

P: 909.387.4833

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Dawn Rowe

P: 760.366.1488

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Curt Hagman

P: 909.465.5265

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Joe Baca, Jr.

P: 909.387.4565

Email Judy Chu

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Email: maile.plan@mail.house.gov

Dear Congresswoman Chu,

My name is [Your Name], and I am a resident of Wrightwood, California. I am writing to respectfully request your attention and support regarding a proposed mining project that would be devastating to our town and community—the Lone Pine Canyon Road Quarry (MRP-2025-00002).

This project proposes large-scale industrial mining in Lone Pine Canyon, an area that is environmentally sensitive, culturally significant, and critical to the safety of local residents. We are deeply concerned about the far-reaching impacts this project may have.

Safety and Evacuation Route
Lone Pine Canyon Road serves as a primary evacuation route for Wrightwood residents. Increased truck traffic, industrial activity, and potential road impacts raise serious concerns about emergency access and public safety, particularly during wildfire events in a high fire severity zone.

Clean Air
Mining operations—including blasting, crushing, and hauling—would generate significant dust and particulate matter. This poses long-term health risks to residents, especially children and vulnerable populations.

Archaeological and Historical Significance
Lone Pine Canyon is historically recognized as part of Indigenous travel routes used by the Serrano and Cahuilla peoples. The area may contain cultural and archaeological resources that warrant careful evaluation and protection.

Environmental Impact and Federally Protected Species
The canyon supports diverse wildlife, including federally protected species such as golden eagles and numerous migratory birds. Industrial activity threatens habitat, nesting areas, and the ecological balance of this region.

Clean Water and Natural Resources
There are concerns regarding potential impacts to groundwater, natural drainage systems, and water quality due to excavation, runoff, and long-term mining operations.

Given the scale and duration of this project, we believe a more thorough environmental review is necessary, and we are seeking support to ensure that all potential impacts—particularly those that may involve federal protections—are fully evaluated.

We respectfully ask for your assistance in:
• Reviewing this project and its potential federal implications
• Ensuring that environmental protections and public safety are fully considered
• Supporting the need for a comprehensive environmental review

Our community is working hard to stay informed and engaged, and we want to ensure that decisions impacting our future are made with full transparency and accountability.

Thank you for your time, leadership, and consideration of this urgent matter.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, State]
[Email]

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