Lines in the Sand - A Blog for Surfrider San Diego

The San Diego County coastline is heavily populated in most places. Lines in the sand from beach 'grooming' tractors are more common than nature's beauty, wind driven lines in the sand. Part of that is good because it shows that many people are enjoying our lovely beaches but part of it is bad because it shows we are not taking care of our lovely beaches. That's where Surfrider comes in with a message of CARE - Conservation, Activism, Research and Education. As an organization, sometimes we need to draw lines in the sand on important issues. As a volunteer based organization, Surfrider is you.....so get involved.

March 28, 2007

The 2007 Art Gala is coming on May 10, 2007 - get your tickets now!



The April General Chapter meeting will be at a new location

Our next Chapter Meeting, to be held April 18 at 7 p.m., will NOT be at Forum Hall. Cooley Godward Kronish LLP has generously donated their facilities at 4401 Eastgate Mall for our Chapter Meeting this month. Get directions HERE
Speaking at the meeting will be Michael G. Rhodes, a litigation partner at Cooley who is working with Surfrider Foundation on a pro bono basis in the fight to stop the Toll Road and save Trestles. Mike will update us on the complex legal wranglings of the ongoing lawsuit. Mike will also speak about other pro bono cases he has worked on and about using litigation as a weapon in the fight for social justice.

SAVE TRESTLES

Surfrider is continuing the fight to protect San Onofre/Trestles! One major step in the battle is having elected officials sign the endorsement list; so far, the list is impressive. Taking a stand against the Toll Road through the park are Congressman Bob Filner, Supervisor Pam Slater-Price, Francine Busby, State Senator Christine Kehoe, Assembly members Mary Salas, Lori Saldana and the cities of L.A, Oceanside, I.B, and Laguna Beach. (For more information, see SaveSanOnofre.com).

Take it to the Governator

We would also like you to contact Governor Schwarzenegger on this issue. Having the Governor's support is an important step to preventing the toll road.

To email him, go to this website: http://www.govmail.ca.gov

Fill out your information. In the area that says: "Choose your type of comment" click opposing.

In the area, by the drop down menu, that says: “Please choose your subject”, select San Onofre Toll Toad

Thanks for your support!

Studies contradict forecast for O.C. tollway benefits

The controversial Foothill South route proposed through a state park would not greatly ease congestion on Interstate 5, according to new figures. New traffic studies contradict optimistic predictions that a proposed tollway through San Onofre State Beach would eliminate much of the congestion on Interstate 5 in South (Orange) County. Link

Support those who support us!

Many local businesses are Surfrider Retail Members and give both the the environment as well as other Surfrider members. These are stores and shops you may already shop at, but don't know that you could be receiving a discount each time you purchase from them just by showing your Surfrider membership card. Go Here for a complete list of Retail Members so you will know where to shop from now on.

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Save Trestles....because these people say so

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