Press Coverage
At this location we will archive general press coverage regarding Lake Merced. Additional reports may be found in specific areas of interest such as the recycled water program, Harding Park golf course, coverage of the California Trout petition, and so forth.
San Francisco Chronicle
San
Francisco Chronicle01/13/06 Bleak audit of S.F. public golf courses, by Becky Bowman, staff writer
07/29/05 Master plan for Lake Merced; S.F. Beautiful grant goes to task force
by Kathleen Sullivan, staff writer
03/04/05 Column by Jon Carroll
02/04/05 Lead in soil stalls filling of Lake Merced; Gun club's slugs could contaminate water if level raised, by Charlie Goodyear, Chronicle Staff Writer
12/29/04 A Challenged Environment; How environmentalists can matter again, by Adam Werbach, member, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
08/18/04 A merciful sign flourishes as Lake Merced, by Geoffrey Coffey, San Francisco Chronicle
06/20/04 ChronicleWatch - Working for a better bay area: The path around Lake Merced looks like "a third-world country."
01/04/04 What does S.F. owe Harding's longtime clubs? by Brian Murphy, San Francisco Chronicle
12/11/03 Chance for everyone to pull together; Rowing clubs find popularity with youths, by Paul McHugh, Chronicle Outdoors Writer
09/21/03 ChronicleWatch: Working for a better Bay Area ; Chronicle Watch comments on the condition of the Officer Douglas E. Gibbs memorial fishing pier.
08/23/03 New Harding is a true gem; Layout should rank among best municipal courses in country, & Mayor Brown leads opening, by Brian Murphy, San Francisco Chronicle
03/03/03 Novice rowers get positive strokes at Pacific regatta, by Cicero Estrella, Staff Writer12/12/02 Small sailboats making it big, by Paul McHugh, Outdoors Writer
12/08/02 Drains rain on parade at S.F.'s Harding Park; New pipes 'backed up' during recent storm, Brian Murphy, Staff Writer
11/03/02 Dreams coming true at Harding, Brian Murphy, Staff Writer
11/01/02 Thanks for Keeping San Francisco Green, Letter to the Editor, Isabel Wade, Executive Director, Neighborhood Parks Council
08/20/02 The Towering Joys of Lake Merced, by Carol Lloyd, special to SF Gate
08/15/02 Learning to sail is kids' stuff; Yachting classes for youngsters gain popularity, by Paul McHugh, Chronicle Outdoors Writer
08/11/02 Men at work -- big greens ahead; It's all dirt now, but Harding make-over is on fast track, Brian, Murphy, Staff Writer
08/04/02 Nicklaus looks past hip to hype First Tee, Brian Murphy, Staff Writer
07/14/02 Mercy for Merced, letters to the Green from Henry Gordon
05/26/02 Hope is in the air as Harding Park goes on hiatus
04/23/02 S.F. residents battling plant lovers; Little-known group chopping down trees. by Ken Garcia
04/05/02 SAVE THE AQUIFER. Letter to the Editor from Katie Pilat, Neighborhood Parks Council
03/21/02 Saving Lake Merced, Letter to the Editor from Jerry Cadagan, The Committee to Save Lake Merced
03/20/02 The rescue of a city lake, Editorial
03/16/02 50-year contract to raise lake's water level; Lake Merced to get a makeover -- Plan promises to restore beauty, by Susan Sward and Tom Stienstra
12/19/01 Not even a ripple in plan to refresh Lake Merced; First deadline to sign contract for recycled water has passed, by Eric Brazil, Chronicle Staff Writer
10/31/01 Reviving Lake Merced, Editorial
10/26/01 Cities, golf courses to clean up water in Lake Merced, Restoring trout primary goal, by Eric Brazil
03/31/01 Our Lake -- So Bad It's a Crime; Jewel of the city now a civic shame, by Ken Garcia
02/11/01 Harding Talks Begin Anew, by Pat Sullivan
02/06/01 A New Song; Tony Hall has brought a booming voice and feisty energy to the S.F. Board of Supervisors, by Ilene Lelchuk
01/31/01 Save Lake Merced, Editorial
07/29/00 Golf Course Herbicide Plan Opposed, Group says Harding Park use of grass killer would affect Lake Merced, by Yumi Wilson
12/15/99 Hopes Afloat, Task force would work to restore S.F.'s Lake Merced, by Glen Martin
11/12/99 Bringing Harding Up to Par, 4 firms bidding to revamp S.F. course to PGA specs, by Pat Sullivan
Tom
Stienstra
06/07/05 Lake Merced having day just for the young angler
02/29/04 Lake Merced is looking up
07/07/02 The fine print behind Lake Merced agreement12/16/01 Lake Merced cleanup plans out in space
06/08/01 WHO'S MINDING THE STORE?
04/01/01 Sucking the well dry
01/30/01 Lake Merced's Troubled Waters; Action taken to stop overpumping at lake05/26/99 Officials turn on the tap at Lake Merced
05/18/99 Life continues to drain out of Lake Merced
05/02/99 Merced woes leave gap in fishing holes
03/16/99 Crisis at Lake Merced
03/03/99 Lake Merced a "shipwreck' and The City is blamed
06/10/98 Arrival of U.S. Open prompts needed cleanup at Lake Merced
11/02/97 Paperwork won't cure Lake Merced
09/21/97 Lake Merced needs City rescue effort
San
Francisco Examiner05/01/06 San Francisco plans for water emergency, by Kate Williamson, staff writer
03/28/06 Daly City seeks fix for flooding, by Edward Carpenter, staff writer
01/23/06 Lake Merced levels rebound, by Emily Fansher, staff writer
01/12/06 Audit slams Rec and Park Department, by Emily Fansher, staff writer
12/30/05 City couple fills empty nest with love for area birds, by Bonnie Eslinger, staff writer
09/22/05 Harding Park ready for its international close-up, by J.K. Dineen, staff writer
09/21/05 Park no hole-in-one for some; Resources spent on golf tourney anger advocates, by J.K. Dinneen, staff writer
07/06/05 What now for Boathouse? Letter to the editor from John Plummer
07/05/05 Lake Merced boathouse upgrade stalled; Two years after closure, building is 'beyond repair.' by J.K. Dineen, staff writer
11/22/04 PUC examines effects of gun club's shellings, by Jo Stanley
10/25/04 New well to provide water for San Bruno, by Mary Albert, staff writer
08/02/04 Toxic Bullets; City testers check toxicity around gun club, by Jo Stanley
08/27/03 Lake Merced rises to the occasion, by Tiffany Maleshefski
03/18/02 Finally, recycling starts at home, Editorial
03/15/02 Longtime aquifer plan ready to go, by Nick Driver
10/26/01 No mistake by the lake, by Eric Gershon
08/03/00 Roundup plan riles neighbors of golf course, by Ryan Kim
12/12/99 Can we trust City Hall with Harding? by Gwen Knapp
San
Francisco / Peninsula
Independent12/24/02 Landmark water deal signed; North county cities join efforts to protect Lake Merced levels, by Michael Flaherty05/07/02 The Lake Merced Question; Debate lingers between environmentalists and cities interested in aquifer, by Michael Flaherty
03/02/02 Recycled Water Coming; Project will protect Lake Merced and Westside Aquifer, by Matthew Verrinder
02/12/02 Water infusion for Lake Merced; Technology being tested to boost sinking lake levels, by Matthew Verrinder
12/22/01 Golf courses blamed for project delay; Deadline for Lake Merced aquifer plan goes unmet, by Matthew Verrinder
12/18/01 S.F. jilted by southern neighbors; Posh golf clubs, Daly City ignore deadline on Lake Merced negotiations, by Tiffany Maleshefski
12/04/01 Water-recycling plant underway, Daly City's $5.6 million facility could save aquifer supplies, by Matthew Verrinder
11/27/01 Lake Merced group hopes to save area, water, After years of frustration, work continues on efforts to influence city, by Tiffany Maleshefski
11/27/01 "Tree killers" identified! Recreation and Park Department gardeners found to be the guilty parties, by Tiffany Maleshefski
11/20/01 PUC head confronts Lake Merced issues, New GM works with task force, 'Friends' group, by Tiffany Maleshefski
11/06/01 Lake Merced agreement a fantastic first step, Editorial
10/30/01 "Landmark" agreement introduced to save Lake Merced, by Millicent Mayfield
10/30/01 Aquifer Plan Reached, Daly City and SFPUC start work on water issues at Lake Merced, by Matthew Verrinder
10/02/01 Lake Merced fans give utility officials a tongue-lashing, 'Friends' group says PUC planner foils progress, by Tiffany Maleshefski
10/02/01 New chief takes reins at SFPUC, by Tiffany Maleshefski
10/02/01 Challenge for Patricia Martel, Editorial
09/18/01 Lake Merced needs big fix, Editorial
09/11/01 Rec & Park Commission approves plans for Impound Lake improvement at Lake Merced, by Tiffany Maleshefski
07/31/01 PUC report offers frightening picture of Lake Merced, by Melissa T. Miller
07/31/01 PUC Report offers frightening picture of Lake Merced, by Melissa T. Miller
06/27/01 Lawsuit filed to halt use of Olympic Club well, by Melissa T. Miller
05/02/01 Proposed well could endanger North County water supply, by Melissa T. Miller
05/01/01 Lake Merced meeting reveals troubles, Infighting causing problems among Merced task force, by Melissa T. Miller
04/24/01 The magical lake: a disappearing act, by Melissa T. Miller
04/24/01 Lake Merced restoration to get jump start, by Melissa T. Miller
04/17/01 Olympic Club seeks to drill another water well, Lake Merced water levels dropping, by Melissa T. Miller
03/27/01 Fishing a lost opportunity at Lake Merced, by Melissa T. Miller
03/13/01 Supervisor Tony Hall holds public hearing on Lake Merced, By Eric Gershon
02/27/01 Recreation opportunities disappearing at Lake Merced, by Melissa T. Miller
02/13/01 Polish needed for city's tarnished aquatic gem, Editorial
02/13/01 Lake Merced suffering, group requests investigation, by Melissa T. Miller
02/06/01 This isn't a magic act - Lake Merced is really disappearing, by Melissa T. Miller
06/09/00 Lake Merced Task Force formed, by Sonia Mansfield
11/25/98 PUC Passes Plan for Lake Merced; Resolution to raise low water levels, by Yumi Wilson, Staff Writer
05/12/98 Agencies issue new Lake Merced Report, Activists charge plan is rehash of first draft, by Kristen Reyes
San
Mateo Times
02/25/04 Recycled Water Plant Opens in June; Water will help golf courses, preserve drinking water and restore Lake Merced, by Emily Fancher, Staff Writer
03/16/02 Golfers, environmentalists alike celebrate Lake Merced pact, by Bret Putman03/13/02 Daly City seeks water recycling plant; $6 million plant would pump 2.5 million gallons to three regional golf courses, by Bret Putnam
02/01/02 Stormwater interceptor to help raise Lake Merced water levels; S.F., Daly City to share construction and operating costs, by Christine Louie
12/12/01 Daly City, golf courses may not reach water deal, by Christine Louie
10/26/01 Lake Merced advocates praise water management agreement, by Christine Louie
06/02/01 Ruling requires reviews before well-drilling, by Susanne Hilty
03/27/01 Group sues to halt well drilling, by Martha McPartlin
Bay
City News
11/17/01 Report on tree removal by natural areas program07/24/01 San Mateo County Supervisors Drop Well Environmental Review
Other
Publications
9/24/04 San Mateo Daily Journal, City to tap underground water, by Bill Silverfarb, Daily Journal Staff
11/__/01 Sunset Beacon: Agreement to Save Lake Merced, by Supervisor Tony Hall, Seventh District07/__/01 West Portal Monthly: Budget pours $2 million into Lake Merced, City Hall prioritizes new efforts to restore neglected lake, by Tony Hall, Supervisor, Seventh District
06/__/01 SFSU XPress: Don't drill the water, by Rosaclaire Baisinger
02/19/01 Bay Area Backroads: Lake Merced
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