http://www.sdcwa.org/news/2010_0624_purchaseagreement_desal.phtml
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Hands Across the Sand - Watch BP Protest at Noon PST via webcam
http://obhotel.com/webcam.html
Citizens unite hand in hand to protest off shore drilling in Ocean Beach, CA. You can watch it live via the webcam link above, but if you live in the neighborhood, just come on down and join in. J
Forwarded message from Sierra Club:
Join Sierra Club Members, friends and neighbors to oppose offshore drilling and to move America beyond oil.
Joins us for a Hand Across the Sand event in San Diego County Saturday June 26.
What to do at a Hands Event
STEP 1
Go to one of the gatherings listed below at 11 AM for one hour, rain or shine.
STEP 2
Join hands for 15 minutes at 12:00 forming lines in the sand against oil drilling in our coastal waters.
STEP 3
Leave only your footprints.
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, SAN ELIJO
Roxanne Hughes
roxyggeorgia@roadrunner.com
760-707-4075
HWY 101 South of Chesterfield Dr on the South side of the San Elijo Lagoon Bridge.
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, SAN ELIJO STATE BEACH
Cynthia Banuelos
cynthia_banuelos@yahoo.com
808-645-1063
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=updates#!/event.php?eid=136731226339360&ref=mf
Exit the 5 Freeway at Birmingham Drive and head West towards the beach. Turn LEFT on San Elijo Ave. Turn RIGHT on Chesterfield Drive and cross over the railroad tracks. Turn RIGHT on Coast Highway 101.
CARLSBAD, CARLSBAD STATE BEACH
Carla Mays
carla4obama@gmail.com
760 815.6084
Ponto Beach, Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, CARLSBAD STATE BEACH
Holly
yourideas1@yahoo.com
760-859-6501
101 Hwy - Carlsbad State Beach - Start Point at Pine Ave & Hwy 101 - Across from the Carlsbad Tamarack Beach Resort and Best Western Beach View Lodge - Start lining up down from the bathroom area.
CARLSBAD, TAMARACK BEACH
Kirsten Thomas
rubyluvs@gmail.com
TAMARACK BEACH, Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, CA 92008....Meet Right at the bottom of stairs across from the Tamarack Resort which is 3200 Carlsbad Boulevard Carlsbad, CA 92008
ENCINITAS, MOONLIGHT BEACH
Lisa Love
doctorlisalove@yahoo.com
1-5 to Encinitas Blvd. Head to beach to meet us there. Event starts at 12:00 and we will hold hands for 15 minutes. Please come in advance to start on time.
IMPERIAL BEACH, EVERGREEN AND SEACOAST
Mark West
Mark_west@mac.com
619-307-9247
Meet on the beach directly North of the pier located at Evergreen and Seacoast, Imperial Beach, 91932
LA JOLLA, LA JOLLA SHORES
Barbara Toscano
barbara.toscano@att.net
858-373-7411
5 Fwy to La Jolla Village Drive W to N.Torrey Pines, down the hill to La Jolla Shores,right to first light. Left to end. Will meet at the life guard station.
LA JOLLA, WINDANSEA BEACH
Monica Salazar
monisala@gmail.com
6198044676
Meet on the beach in between Playa Del Sur and Playa Del Norte. Cross street is Neptune.
OCEANSIDE, CASSIDY STREET
Kory Zimmermann
koryz@cox.net
(760)277-3940
Cassidy Street & Pacific Street Oceanside, CA 92054
OCEANSIDE, OCEANSIDE BEACH
Rachael Rodriguez
rodrachie@yahoo.com
Oceanside, Ca. right by the Peir and from tower 1-6
OCEANSIDE, OCEANSIDE CALIFORNIA PIER
Dawn Renee
adawnrenee@yahoo.com
750-560-3775
Google maps will show location at end of Pier View Ave. 333Pacific restaurant is closest landmark. Take the 5 get off at Mission to downtown. Free parking the the transit parking sturcture to the south of the pier. Car pooling suggested.... let's pack it out! Meet you at the entry of the pier, west side of the Coast to Coast highway at the benches starting 10:30 am!
OCEANSIDE, WISCONSIN AVENUE
Jussta
jussta@jussta.com
760.231.7232
Let's join hands with those meeting at the Oceanside Pier and in Carlsbad by gathering at the bottom of Wisconsin Avenue on the beach. There is a pay parking lot at the bottom of Wisconsin Avenue on The Strand, or park free street parking on South Pacific Street near Wisconsin and walk down to the beach.
SAN DIEGO, MARINERS POINT, MISSION BAY
Kathy Sheets
ksheets1979@gmail.com
outriggerironchamps.com
Join 1000 ocean loving outrigger paddlers from southern California. Take I-8 to the Sports Arena Blvd. exit, make a right onto West Mission Bay Drive and continue on to West Mission Bay Drive ramp. Continue over the bridge and the parking lot will be on the left-hand side.
SAN DIEGO, MISSION BEACH, LIFEGUARD TOWER 13
Bill Kieffer
bill@edentattoo.com
(619) 955-7237
I-8 West to W Mission Bay Dr/Sports Arena Blvd exit. Turn Right at W Mission Bay Dr/Sports Arena Blvd. From right lane, take the ramp onto W Mission Bay Drive. Turn left at Mission Blvd. Take the 1st right into parking lot. PArk in lot, and walk to lifeguard tower 13 on the beach.
SAN DIEGO, OCEAN BEACH
Mike James
xobdude@yahoo.com
619 675-3957
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108835079164976
Be aware this event will coincide with O.B. Street Fair. Recommended for locals or those who are planning be at the street fair. We will be meeting at the base of the O.B. Pier at the end of Newport Ave.
SAN DIEGO, PACIFIC BEACH
Dan Murphy And Donna Wolf
hands@surfridersd.org
Meet on the beach just north of Crystal Pier which is at the end of Garnet Ave. in Pacific Beach
SAN DIEGO, TORRY PINES STATE PRESERVE
Jay & Kim
imouse@catlover.com
6196026859
for directions please see: http://www.torreypines. org
For more information:
http://handsacrossthesand.org/organize.php?state=California
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Friday, June 25, 2010
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 5
DAY 5
PLEASE PASS on PLASTICS! When it comes down to it, less than 4% of
all plastics are recycled. Plastic trash is the most common form of
marine pollution. As you read this, our waterways and oceans are
filling with plastic pollution from the land. The majority of this
plastic comes in the form of disposable plastic bottles and bags.
Even though you may place a plastic container in the recycle bin,
chances are that it will end up in the landfill, or worse…
Challenge: What is the North Central Pacific Gyre and what can you do
today to ensure that it does not expand? Take the Plastics Pledge:
http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/rap_pledge
For More Information:
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 4
DAY 4
REDUCE, REUSE, and then RECYCLE. The order of these steps really does
matter for conservation efforts to be most effective, so don't waste
in the first place. Although recycling is much better than throwing
something away, the process still requires a great deal of energy to
transport and sort materials. This is also poses economic question:
does a buyer exist for recycled goods? Reduce the amount of products
you use first, reuse them second, and then recycle third.
Challenge: How far away is your recycling center and landfill? What
additional recycling services does your municipality offer? Can you
obtain a large container instead of a small bin and make an attempt to
recycle more items than you throw away?
For More Information:
http://www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife/0802.asp
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 3
DAY 3
Unfortunately many people still improperly dispose of garbage. Take a
stand and DON'T LITTER; not littering is the most basic act of
responsibility. More than 4/5 of trash found in the oceans comes from
land. If you see someone else's litter, set the example by picking it
up and disposing of it properly.
Challenge: Did you know that on average, Americans throw almost 5
pounds of trash away every day? Weigh the amount of waste you produce
today and determine if you trash more than you recycle.
For More Information:
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Panel Discussions
Friday, 25 June 2010
3:30-4:30pm
Harte Research Institute conference room 127
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Tune into watch it live online
http://www.ustream.tv/user/tamuccvideogallery
Overview and Moderator
Dr. Larry McKinney
Harte Research Institute
Economic Impacts
Dr. David Yoskowitz
Harte Research Institute
Oiled Shoreline Mapping, Impacts and Cleanup
Dr. Jim Gibeaut
Harte Research Institute
Fisheries Impacts
Dr. Greg Stunz
Harte Research Institute
Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Gulf oil spill: A hole in the world
The Deepwater Horizon disaster is not just an industrial accident – it is a violent wound inflicted on the Earth itself. In this special report from the Gulf coast, a leading author and activist shows how it lays bare the hubris at the heart of capitalism
http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2010/jun/19/naomi-klein-gulf-oil-spill
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Preservation Paddle Out For Naples Reef
elow the Surface Teams Up with Other Nonprofits to Raise Awareness on
Gaviota Coast
Gaviota Coast
Monday, June 21, 2010
On the Gaviota Coast this past Saturday morning, a crew of stand-up
paddleboarders and kayakers could be seen far off on the horizon,
making their way against the current toward Naples Reef, an underwater
treasure they believe is worth holding onto. Comprised of people
committed to preserving offshore hotspots that harbor significant
levels of biodiversity and recreational opportunities, the team
included members of Below the Surface, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper,
The Ocean Conservancy, Surfers Without Borders, the Natural Resources
Defense Council, and Ocean Futures.
John Rose/Brooks Institute
Paddlers gather off the Gaviota Coast on Saturday to raise awareness
about the Naples Reef.
"The importance of Naples Reef — from both a biological and cultural
perspective — can't be overstated," said Michael Sheehy of
Channelkeeper. "Naples Reef is one of the most biologically productive
and diverse marine habitats in all of Southern California and offers
Channel Islands-caliber diving and snorkeling just offshore from Santa
Barbara. This paddle-out was designed to raise awareness about the
once-in-a-lifetime chance we have to protect local treasures like this
forever."
Saturday's paddle from El Capitan Beach to Naples was prompted by
Below the Surface, a nonprofit that is teaming up with organizations
to highlight critical offshore habitats. Their statewide tour is
hitting nine such spots from La Jolla to the Humboldt Bay, which are
in line to be considered for the next round of Marine Protected Area
designations. That process — which is designed to stop or limit
fishing in areas so that often overfished marine life has a chance to
rebound — begins in October.
John Rose/Brooks Institute
Channelkeeper's Mike Sheehy (left) and The Ocean Conservancy's Greg
Helms get ready to check out the Naples Reef on Saturday.
Below the Surface cofounders Kristian Gustavson and Jared Criscuolo
explained: "We wanted to come out, and travel to these areas and show
the importance of people, and their role in improving the quality of
ocean life, and provide future recreational experiences for paddlers
and surfers. We will go across the nation to team up with similar
organizations such as the ones you see today, and get these areas
protected."
According to those involved Saturday, the biggest threats to Naples
Reef are habitat destruction, climate change, and overfishing. They
say that the scientific data shows that the preservation of this area
will not only increase overall population growth within the reef and
preserve fish nurseries, but will provide a refuge for larger pelagic
fish and species threatened by overfishing. Naples is also in a unique
transition location offshore, where a mix of organisms from both
northern and southern regions of California live, and provides
visitors with an incredibly rare experience to witness this merger of
life underwater.
Brian Hall/Ocean Futures Society
An underwater view of the Naples Reef from Saturday reveals a diverse
ecosystem of sea stars, urchins, perch, and other marine life.
Explained Greg Helms of The Ocean Conservancy, "The most heavily
studied and biologically prolific spot on our coast, Naples Reef is a
true fish production powerhouse, housing more biodiversity and
productivity than other areas — even compared to the rest of the
globally significant Gaviota Coast."
Those interested in helping advocate for protection of Naples Reef can
visit the Save Naples Reef organization's Web site at
caloceans.org/savenaplesreef.
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 2
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Monday, June 21, 2010
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 1
DAY 1
The best way to become familiar with the water is to DIVE IN!
If you don't know how to swim, there is no better time like the
present to learn.
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans don't know how to swim?
If you know how to swim, try to improve your ability.
Swimming is a great exercise. Experiencing the water builds appreciation for it.
Challenge: Are there any water sports you would like to try? Make an attempt
to try a new water activity before summer is over. If you are a skilled swimmer,
do you have a friend or family member you can teach?
For More Information:
www.swimfoundation.org
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