Crowdog
03-27-2002, 08:59 AM
3/25/02
FRIENDS OF OCEANO DUNES - UPDATE
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1) WE NEED TO SEND LETTERS ASAP!!! - ACTION REQUIRED
The Governor, his staff and the Department of Parks and Recreation are working EXTREMELY hard to keep the Oceano Dunes open. There are some serious battles ahead. The California Coastal Commission is threatening to ignore the TRT process and expand the Snowy Plover exclosures to pole 6.
If the exclosure moves to pole 6, further restrictions and reductions are anticipated. We are slowly losing our beach one fence at a time.
We have made our position clear…NO MORE COMPROMISE!
Please take a moment and send the Governor (Gray Davis), Mary Nichols and Dave Widell an email, letter or fax to remind them to STAND TOUGH;
· Tell them why Oceano is special to you
· Encourage them to STAND TOUGH against the unbalanced environmentalists
· Let them know that YOU support them in their efforts
· Remind them that YOU do not want compromises
· No more fences
· No more decisions from the CCC based on emotion
Governor Gray Davis: graydavis@governor.cagov
Mary Nichols: mary@resources.ca.gov
Dave Widell: DWIDE@parks.ca.gov
THIS IS SERIOUS, DO IT NOW & ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO IT!!!
2) MEETING IN BAKERSFIELD April 6TH - PLEASE ATTEND!
Hanford was a huge success, now we are going bigger in Bakersfield Saturday April 6th. This will be an absolutely incredible event. We will have an opportunity drawing for a NEW HONDA 300EX and other great prizes. We anticipate over 5000 people….come join us, get informed, eat great food and win great prizes.
We are welcoming other OHV groups to come and provide information about their organization and to also assist in the question and answer session.
http://www.oceanodunes.org/bakersfield.asp
Where: Kern River Golf Course Picnic Area Directions:
From Highway 99 North or South, take Highway 178 East; follow through town to Alfred Harrell Highway; turn left to Lake Ming, turn right. Drive to right of lake around golf course.
Time: 11:00AM - ~4:00PM depending on Questions/Answers
We are hoping other communities will get fired up and help arrange meetings. We need to inform the public of the potential closure. We have a long fight ahead of us! Feel free to email us at butch@oceanodunes.org if you want to set up a meeting.
3) TRT UPDATE - ACTION REQUIRED
The TRT process is being challenged. Currently the TRT has a scientific Subcommittee, which reviews the science and makes recommendations to the TRT.
Unfortunately the Coastal Commission is unhappy that the Scientific Subcommittee did not decide to close more land by expanding the exclosures to pole 6. Exclosure expansion to pole 6 would take away another ˝ mile of beach camping and a reduction in allowable campsites would occur.
If expansion occurs this year, there is sure to be more next year.
We are dying a slow death!
We have drawn a line in the sand and said NO MORE!
We need everyone to write to the Coastal Commission and demand that they enforce the Coastal Act and protect our right to recreate on the beach. Remind them that OHV activity is a Legislated activity and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is an approved State Park for OHV, camping, equestrians and other forms of family recreation.
California Coastal Commission
725 Front Street Suite 300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4508
(831) 427-4863
SLOReview@coastal.ca.gov
rbrooke@coastal.ca.gov
4) LAWSUIT UPDATE!
We have completed our paperwork and filed to become an intervener in the courts against this lawsuit. We will keep you posted.
5) CCC MEETING UPDATE! - PLEASE ATTEND!
The CRITICAL California Coastal Commission (CCC) meeting that will decide whether the State is issued a permit to operate the park will be held in Santa Rosa California during May 7 -10. We will provide the exact day of the meeting when the agenda is released.
Hilton Sonoma County
3555 Round Barn Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 523-7555
We want 1000's of people to show up in support of State Parks and to show support to the Friends of Oceano Dunes members who will present our case.
We will be providing more information in the future, but we want you to start planning and reserving this time. PLEASE ATTEND!
6) CLOSING COMMENTS!
Friends, there is a VERY strong possibility that State Parks will not be granted their operating permit from the Coastal Commission in May.
The reason is not from lack of performance by State Parks, but instead State Parks (with our support) will be making a stand against the CCC. If the permit is refused, beach closure is likely.
This would then force the issue to the court systems, where we are confident that the data, the science and the outstanding performance by State Parks will allow the CCC to be over turned.
THIS IS WHY WE NEED YOUR LETTERS NOW!!!! Please refer to the ACTION REQUIRED sections above.
If we back down now, we will continue to lose more and more.
Friends of Oceano Dunes said from the early beginning that we will not compromise…enough is enough! I am asking for you to continue to support us and get active in this fight. We need to continue to raise funds to pay the attorneys, lobbyists and future biologists…PLEASE HELP!!!
Get Involved, or Lose It All!
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AND MONEY!
Please feel free to donate on-line at: http://www.oceanodunes.org/donate.asp
NO SALARIES ARE PAID, WE ARE A 100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
Sincerely,
Friends of Oceano Dunes!
P. O. Box 398
Oceano, CA 93445
805-788-4926
www.oceanodunes.org
Friends of Oceano Dunes is a 501(c)(3) California Not-for-Profit Public Benefit Corporation. We represent businesses, environmentalists, equestrians, campers, fishermen, families and off-road enthusiasts who enjoy the benefits of Public Access through Responsible Recreation at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA). We want to maintain Access For All!
FRIENDS OF OCEANO DUNES - UPDATE
---------------------------------------------------------
1) WE NEED TO SEND LETTERS ASAP!!! - ACTION REQUIRED
The Governor, his staff and the Department of Parks and Recreation are working EXTREMELY hard to keep the Oceano Dunes open. There are some serious battles ahead. The California Coastal Commission is threatening to ignore the TRT process and expand the Snowy Plover exclosures to pole 6.
If the exclosure moves to pole 6, further restrictions and reductions are anticipated. We are slowly losing our beach one fence at a time.
We have made our position clear…NO MORE COMPROMISE!
Please take a moment and send the Governor (Gray Davis), Mary Nichols and Dave Widell an email, letter or fax to remind them to STAND TOUGH;
· Tell them why Oceano is special to you
· Encourage them to STAND TOUGH against the unbalanced environmentalists
· Let them know that YOU support them in their efforts
· Remind them that YOU do not want compromises
· No more fences
· No more decisions from the CCC based on emotion
Governor Gray Davis: graydavis@governor.cagov
Mary Nichols: mary@resources.ca.gov
Dave Widell: DWIDE@parks.ca.gov
THIS IS SERIOUS, DO IT NOW & ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO IT!!!
2) MEETING IN BAKERSFIELD April 6TH - PLEASE ATTEND!
Hanford was a huge success, now we are going bigger in Bakersfield Saturday April 6th. This will be an absolutely incredible event. We will have an opportunity drawing for a NEW HONDA 300EX and other great prizes. We anticipate over 5000 people….come join us, get informed, eat great food and win great prizes.
We are welcoming other OHV groups to come and provide information about their organization and to also assist in the question and answer session.
http://www.oceanodunes.org/bakersfield.asp
Where: Kern River Golf Course Picnic Area Directions:
From Highway 99 North or South, take Highway 178 East; follow through town to Alfred Harrell Highway; turn left to Lake Ming, turn right. Drive to right of lake around golf course.
Time: 11:00AM - ~4:00PM depending on Questions/Answers
We are hoping other communities will get fired up and help arrange meetings. We need to inform the public of the potential closure. We have a long fight ahead of us! Feel free to email us at butch@oceanodunes.org if you want to set up a meeting.
3) TRT UPDATE - ACTION REQUIRED
The TRT process is being challenged. Currently the TRT has a scientific Subcommittee, which reviews the science and makes recommendations to the TRT.
Unfortunately the Coastal Commission is unhappy that the Scientific Subcommittee did not decide to close more land by expanding the exclosures to pole 6. Exclosure expansion to pole 6 would take away another ˝ mile of beach camping and a reduction in allowable campsites would occur.
If expansion occurs this year, there is sure to be more next year.
We are dying a slow death!
We have drawn a line in the sand and said NO MORE!
We need everyone to write to the Coastal Commission and demand that they enforce the Coastal Act and protect our right to recreate on the beach. Remind them that OHV activity is a Legislated activity and the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is an approved State Park for OHV, camping, equestrians and other forms of family recreation.
California Coastal Commission
725 Front Street Suite 300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4508
(831) 427-4863
SLOReview@coastal.ca.gov
rbrooke@coastal.ca.gov
4) LAWSUIT UPDATE!
We have completed our paperwork and filed to become an intervener in the courts against this lawsuit. We will keep you posted.
5) CCC MEETING UPDATE! - PLEASE ATTEND!
The CRITICAL California Coastal Commission (CCC) meeting that will decide whether the State is issued a permit to operate the park will be held in Santa Rosa California during May 7 -10. We will provide the exact day of the meeting when the agenda is released.
Hilton Sonoma County
3555 Round Barn Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 523-7555
We want 1000's of people to show up in support of State Parks and to show support to the Friends of Oceano Dunes members who will present our case.
We will be providing more information in the future, but we want you to start planning and reserving this time. PLEASE ATTEND!
6) CLOSING COMMENTS!
Friends, there is a VERY strong possibility that State Parks will not be granted their operating permit from the Coastal Commission in May.
The reason is not from lack of performance by State Parks, but instead State Parks (with our support) will be making a stand against the CCC. If the permit is refused, beach closure is likely.
This would then force the issue to the court systems, where we are confident that the data, the science and the outstanding performance by State Parks will allow the CCC to be over turned.
THIS IS WHY WE NEED YOUR LETTERS NOW!!!! Please refer to the ACTION REQUIRED sections above.
If we back down now, we will continue to lose more and more.
Friends of Oceano Dunes said from the early beginning that we will not compromise…enough is enough! I am asking for you to continue to support us and get active in this fight. We need to continue to raise funds to pay the attorneys, lobbyists and future biologists…PLEASE HELP!!!
Get Involved, or Lose It All!
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED THEIR TIME AND MONEY!
Please feel free to donate on-line at: http://www.oceanodunes.org/donate.asp
NO SALARIES ARE PAID, WE ARE A 100% VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
Sincerely,
Friends of Oceano Dunes!
P. O. Box 398
Oceano, CA 93445
805-788-4926
www.oceanodunes.org
Friends of Oceano Dunes is a 501(c)(3) California Not-for-Profit Public Benefit Corporation. We represent businesses, environmentalists, equestrians, campers, fishermen, families and off-road enthusiasts who enjoy the benefits of Public Access through Responsible Recreation at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA). We want to maintain Access For All!