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.

May 14, 2007

"TRESTLES" CAMPAIGN SCORES BIG




"TRESTLES" CAMPAIGN SCORES BIG
Back To Back Wins Aid Effort To Protect Surf Break and State Park Washington D.C. (May 11, 2007) - Late Wednesday night the House Armed Services Committee passed an amendment to the National Defense Act that included language which now forces the TCA to comply with the same California state laws as other developers in obtaining approval to construct the proposed toll road. The amendment, which was submitted by Rep. Susan Davis of San Diego and supported by Rep. Loretta Sanchez of Orange County, was needed to counter several exemptions from state and federal environmental laws which the TCA had secretively garnered over the past several years.

"With these exemptions, the TCA had a trump card in their back pocket, which they could have used to avoid full compliance with environmental laws," said Surfrider Foundation Assistant Environmental Director, Mark Rauscher. "This vote is a victory for protecting park lands everywhere and upholding state laws."

Surfrider Foundation and its partners applaud Davis' efforts to level the playing field.

In other good news word came down late Thursday morning that the California District Court of Appeals had sided with the Surfrider Foundation and other environmental organizations and ruled that a suit filed by the Save Trestles/San Onofre coalition against the TCA for violating the California Environmental Quality Act must be heard in San Diego County (the TCA of course wanted the case to be tried in Orange County).

"The ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeals is a clear sign that this issue impacts more than just the residents of South Orange County," said Surfrider Foundation's Matt McClain. "If completed as planned, this toll road project will have direct and adverse impact on San Diegans, and very likely destroy precious resources that belong to the public at large."

While these two decisions do not yet represent the final nail in the coffin for the proposed toll road extension, they are two big steps towards that direction!

Please take a moment to thank Susan Davis for taking the initiative! Drop a quick email or call her district office to thank her for working to save Trestles by making sure the TCA follows state and federal laws. Click here to send her an email: http://www.house.gov/susandavis/IMA/contact.html Or call Congresswoman Davis' District Office (619) 280-5353
Thanks for your support!

PS - Within the next few weeks we will be conducting a volunteer training for the Save Trestles Campaign. If you want to get more involved, or if you just want to know more about this issue, we’d love to have you attend the training! We will be sending an e-vite soon, but in the meantime, get ready to help us SAVE TRESTLES!! We need to capitalize on our recent victories and we have a lot of work to do. Stay tuned!

May 4, 2007

Don't forget!



Karl Strauss presents the Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest on Saturday May 12th


The annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest is coming up. Featuring 10 beers on tap, live music by B-Side Players, Reeve Oliver, Stranger, and Grand Ole Party. Brewers will be tapping some small batch specialty beers in Firkin Kegs (when they are gone, they are GONE!).

Don't miss it. Pre-sale tickets are available on-line for $15 and $20 at the door. The event sold out last year so get tickets while you can. Your entry fee includes 5 tasters and the concert.

Food will be available for purchase from Wahoo's Fish Tacos, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and San Diego Pretzel Company.

Complimentary shuttles will be provided from the Pacific Beach Library and in Ocean Beach at Dusty Rhodes Park. Shuttles will run to and from the event.

Drink responsibly. 21 and up only event. No exceptions. Bring your ID.

Saturday, May 12th 2007 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Karl Strauss Pacific Beach Brewery, 5985 Santa Fe Street.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit karlstrauss.com

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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