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Opposition to Measure L

This detailed rationale is provided by the Committee Against Measure L, which is a distinct group from American Canyon Engaged Introduction The “Committee Against Measure L” opposes the initiative because it poses significant environmental, climate, infrastructure and public process risks in American Canyon, while offering limited and uncertain benefit. Ecological Importance of the Wetlands and Su... »

What Can You Do – Green Island Vineyard and Measure J

Zoning says what you can or can’t do for a land parcel. For example, most of us live in the city in a house or an apartment, and it’s zoned for residential use. Land use can be changed by re-zoning. It does not have to be done, but it can be done. That is the heart of the issue with the ballot initiative for Green Island Vineyard, which will become Measure L once they achieve 1400 sign... »

‘We already fought this battle’: Measure L reignites fight against development

Volunteer signup – complete our volunteer form and stand up to protect our NO ON J vote in 2022 »

Jan 14th – Conserving American Canyon’s Wildlife Habitat

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They’re Back!

Once again, the owners of Green Island Vineyard are circulating a petition to qualify a ballot initiative to re-zone their 157-acres from the current agriculture/open space classification to industrial, this time with a small area for a “sports center” (in the midst of an industrial zone). If this all sounds familiar to you, it should. Back in 2022, the same owners, who don’t wan... »

Welcome to American Canyon Engaged

PROTECT OUR VOTEWETLANDS HABITAT PRESERVATION Remember MEASURE J in the 2022 election? It was to re-zone and develop the 157 acre Green Island Vineyards, adjacent to the Napa River wetlands, from ag/open space to industrial. Many were pleased that Measure J failed. Now in 2025, the city’s new statement for development of this critical habitat is alarming to many. Join like minded residents organiz... »

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