“Save Coyote Creek”

By: Axel Rivas

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   On December 15, 2025, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) and the Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) filed suit against the District of Sacramento after official approval of the Coyote Creek Project. The project goal was to build over 1,000 acres of solar panels on top of Barton Ranch, a historically natural ground containing a diversity of organisms and plant life. A great deal of landscaping would destroy 3,000 century-old oak trees, which are a keystone species in cutting down the carbon footprint. Many individual activists, countering the project's approval, gathered at the November Board of Supervisors to provide testimony, and 95% of 900 people opposed it. 

   A scientist/conservationist, Jessie Dickson, was one of many impactful voices in the fight against the project. His Instagram page, sacramentofoodforest, with over 400k followers, contains 900 videos of his dedication to protecting California wildlife. In many of his videos, he carries a hyper-enthusiastic tone, passionately (a little vulgarly) speaking about the elements of the many environments that he stands around in, thoroughly explaining the harm one causes from outside factors. He was one of many young activists on November 18 who spoke out against the tearing up of land and the deforestation of ancient trees. He speaks freely with courage, not afraid of his words, with confidence; he speaks for the love and protection of his land. His passion and ardor are felt all around the room as he concludes his testimony; the room fills with applause and cheers for his words.

   The Coyote Creek Agrivoltaic Project was soon cancelled due to the suit, and it was a success for all conservationist individuals/organizations. Jessie Dickson was one of many leaders in the battle to save his homeland's environment. In a world where people are suppressed and silenced for their own beliefs, Jessie Dickson is an inspiration to those who wish to protect what they love and what they are passionate about. Learn from Jessie and save Coyote Creek.