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California Coastal Commission says road will hurt Trestles

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 5 February, 2008 : - - Surfrider Foundation has received a copy of an addendum that was just released by the California Coastal commission staff and submitted to the commissioners for tomorrows meeting. It states:

“A review of the TCA’s newly submitted Runoff Management Plan reveals that it is quite probable an increase in fine sediment will occur.  Additionally, the flow velocities in San Mateo Creek are likely to be reduced.  Either result will impact the continued existence of the cobble delta.  Therefore, the Commission concludes that the proposed toll road will likely affect the specific mix of sediments, sands and cobbles thus resulting in an impact to the surfing resources.”

The report then goes on to say “If adverse effects occurred, they would be unmitigable and irreversible.” Again, this is the finding of the California Coastal Commission staff – an independent and non-partisan agency whose sole responsibility is to safeguard our beaches and coastlines, by enforcing the Califirnia Coastal Act.

Please attend the Coastal Commission hearing tomorrow and let your voice be heard!  Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Please arrive at the fairgrounds by 9am. Even if you can only come for an hour or two, we need an enormous crowd to just show up!!We are providing lunch, tee shirts, and posters/signs for all supporters while supplies last. Show up at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014  - Del Mar Fairgrounds—at Wyland Hall.  There is a large whale mural on the building.

Directions: From 5 Fwy, take the Via de la Valle exit & head west (a left turn from the freeway exit if you are northbound; a right turn if you are southbound). Take Via De La Valle to Jimmy Durante Boulevard & turn left. The Fairgrounds will be on your right.

Surfrider has a bus/carpool leaving from the following locations:
 
·        Rob Field (in Ocean Beach/Point Loma) leaving promptly at 8:00am 
·        Moreno Street Park and Ride (in Oceanside/Carlsbad—at I-5 and Hwy 78) leaving promptly at 8:00am
·        Trestles Parking lot leaving promptly at 7:00am

Click here to find out more about how to get to the meeting

About the Surfrider Foundation
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches.  Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide. 

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