UPDATED INFORMATION:

a. See our online fact sheet with talking points might help with your
letters and developing your arguing points.

http://oceanodunes.org/2004_ODSVRA_TalkingPoints.doc

b. We are asking people to NOT SUPPORT the staff recommendation when
writing letters. Encourage the CCC to end this 22-year-old permit.

c. Letters to the CCC should be faxed and emailed

Fax: (831) 427-4877
Email: Steve Monowitz at smonowitz@coastal.ca.gov


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1) CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION MEETING: (ACTION NEEDED!)
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1) CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION MEETING: (ACTION NEEDED!)
The California Coastal Commission released it's staff report for the 2003
season. This staff report is calling for numerous things to be
implemented. Most notably is the year round closure (read that as
PERMANENT) of the beach area from pole 6 South. This closure would be
wider and close more area than ever before. Normally this is seasonal,
March through September for the Snowy Plover.

This would eliminate approximately 50% of the prime camping area and
decrease the recreational experience. There is potential for safety
issues. DPR has considered reducing the allowable number of campers in
half. As we all know, camping is sold out every summer weekend, and if it
is reduced in half it would be very difficult to be able to camp on the
beach.

The CCC is also pursuing a study on night riding to determine its effects
with the goal of banning all night riding activity.

You can read the report at the following link:
http://www.oceanodunes.org/ccc/2003/..._F9-2-2004.doc

As always, the CCC releases the staff report and then only provides ~5
days to respond.therefore we are always rushed to provide comments prior
to the CCC meeting. Comments are due to the CCC by Friday 2/13/04.

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Here are the 3 things we need you to do (BY FRIDAY 2/13/04):

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1. Call your elected officials and ask them to call the CCC and demand
that your rights to access this park be upheld (fax and email is our
second option). The Coastal Act was meant to maximize access, not take it
away.

You can find your elected official at the following link by entering your
zip code or address.
http://congress.org/congressorg/offi...lvl=C&state=ca

Contact as many elected officials as possible. Follow up with email and
fax. Take 10 minutes of your time to do this, it is very important to have
our voices heard!!!
They should call Mike Reilly at 707-565-2241 to voice their concerns.


2. Send a letter to the CCC, reference permit #4-82-300-A5 and state that
you DO NOT SUPPORT THE STAFF RECOMENDATION . Express your frustration with
the continual decline of camping and recreational area. Be understanding
of the need to protect endangered species and suggest that habitat be
developed to the Southern part of the park where camping is forbidden.
Remind the CCC of their requirement to balance recreational needs and
environmental needs and currently the system is unbalanced in favor of
species protection. The ODSVRA is a state legislated vehicle recreation
area, not a wilderness preserve.

Fax your letters to: (831) 427-4877

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Email your letters to: Steve Monowitz at smonowitz@coastal.ca.gov


3. Attend the meeting in La Jolla, California. It is important that we
have people show up and show their support for continued access to the
ODSVRA.

The Sierra Club will be there in force, we need your support.

You can download the meeting information here:
http://www.oceanodunes.org/ccc/2003/...ing_Notice.pdf

When: Friday February 20th. Starting at 9:00am
Where: Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 North Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-4420