Wine executive faces millions in fine over ruined California wetland
A wine executive faces millions in fines after razing dozens of acres of trees for a vineyard in California, water officials said. The clearing of the oak woodlands caused “significant damage to the streams and wetlands” in the former Alexander Valley Ranch in 2018, according to a news release from the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. Hugh Reimers and his business Krasilsa Pacific Farms, LLC face a $3.75 million fine from the state board, according to the May 24 news release.