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HI SIERRAN
Working to preserve the special nature of San Diego for over half a century
Vol. 61, NO. 4
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org
July/August 2001
Good News Statewide plan created for California Wild Heritage Campaign
By Camille Armstrong, San Diego Chapter activist and chair of Forest and Wilderness Committee
ime for good news! After three years of hard work we the people now have a statewide proposal for the California Wild Heritage Campaign (CWHC). Yippee! The long-term goal of this campaign is that unprotected wildlands and rivers throughout our wonderful state of California will be permanently saved from negative impacts, such as logging and illegal OHV (off highway vehicles) use, through Wild & Scenic River designation. Locally, all of our 20 wildland areas and our four rivers in San Diego and Imperial Counties are included in the statewide proposal. Fantastic! Our proposed areas equal nearly 200,000 acres of your incredible lands managed by the Cleveland National Forest and Bureau of Land Management. Come explore your remarkable
communities including Engelmann oaks and coniferous forests, abundant wildlife, as well as threatened and sensitive species such as the southwestern pond turtle. How did we get to this exciting milestone of a statewide proposal? For three years over 20 San Diego Sierra Club volunteers have been following the Sierra Club purpose to Enjoy, Explore, and Protect by taking action for our unprotected wildlands and rivers. For the California Wild Heritage Campaign the volunteers adopted an area or river. They then photographed, mapped and wrote a report about their adopted wild area. They lead outings to share their beloved place with others. Then these
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Inside
Activities & Meetings Bus Trips-Current Canyons CEQA Workshops Chairs Column Classifieds Coastal Places Campaign ConservationOne Club Directory Energy Corner Foster Lodge Free Trade Lobby Day Membership Form Monthly Programs Outings p. 67 p. 21 p. 13 p. 11 p. 2 p. 23 p. 13 p. 14 p. 24 p. 10 p. 15 p. 12 p. 11 p. 2 p. 4 & 5 p. 15
orking at the chapter office reminds me of a conveyor belt...along come the issues, messages, and requests for assistance-can you speak at a local school on conservation, please make a comment on an environmental impact statement, write a letter to the planning commission, help us with a lawsuit, attend a board of supervisors meeting and on and on. Oh, if we only had the people, financial resources and time to respond completely and positively to all of these opportunities. What a difference we could make! What power! What an enduring legacy! The application to extend our boundaries is in limbo somewhere in committees on the national level. We've had some empathy conveyed in a vague manner, but the issue is apparently being bounced around like a hot potato. Glenn Torbett and Connie Garcia are making connections with the bureaucracy to tie someone down to a written policy. As Glenn writes, "It would be a missed opportunity to miss out on strength-
ening the Baja environmental groups, creating an information exchange and providing cross-border support." Were it to happen, the Sierra Club would have a partnership where both sides would provide resources and strength for a healthier border environment. The San Diego Chapter is up for the challenge. Is national? You may have heard us on radio, TV and in the paper weighing in on the Box Canyon controversy. The Canyons Network, a project of the North County Group, endorsed by our chapter and the national Sierra Club, is boldly going forward with a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior, no less, alleging that the department is not enforcing its own rules in supporting the Endangered Species Act. According to attorney Everett Delano, 43 pairs of Gnatcatchers live in this canyon. In line with the San Marcos Creek and three waterfalls that empty into the ocean, it is another "last of its kind" place. Those of you in north county should check out the group.
They could use your help. In our efforts to coordinate the many subgroups within the club, we are proposing some reforms in the way we account for our budgets and pay our bills. All special interest groups can expect a letter soon asking for an accounting of any properties you own, a plan for the coming year of your activities and a standardized way of applying for fund raising events. We hope the methods we are introducing will solidify our chapter, remedy our insurance vulnerability and enhance the overall effectiveness of our club. Even if it's a little extra work, thanks for cooperating.
The Canyons Campaign may be taking on some teen age help this summer. We have a contact with a graduating senior at La Jolla High School who thinks having Sierra Club representation at the high school level is important. "After all", Send your address changes to: Sierra Club Members Services, P.O. Box 52968, Boulder CO 803222968. said Cameron Coates," we are the JOIN THE SIERRA CLUB TODAY! future." Eric Bowlby thinks the Yes, I want to be a member of Sierra Club. Yes, I want to give a gift membership! summer project may interest some Name_______________________________________________________________________ younger ones into looking into the Address_____________________________________________________________________ Sierra Club philosophy of grassroots activism. If we launch this, we will City____________________________________ State______ ZIP_____________________ need adult supervision sanctioned by Telephones (_______) ______________________________e-mail______________________ the school for some work days in the I understand that a gift announcement card will be sent for my use. I've entered my canyons. Anyone interested? See me name and address above and the recipient's name and address below. or Eric.
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Quote from UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Bush's energy plan which revives nuclear power, trashes environmental regulations and dismisses global warning: "We do not face a choice between ecology and economy. In fact, the opposite is true. Unless we protect resources and the earth's natural capital, we shall not be able to sustain economic growth." Be good to the earth this summer.....
Organizers Fern Siegel (left) and Lee Siegel (right) had a great time on May 20 and raised over $2,000 for the Save Our Canyons campaign. Above is ExCom member John Wilks with some welcoming remarks for participants and below are some of the walkers. Good job everyone!!! And much THANKS!!
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JULY PROGRAM
The chapter's monthly program is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the San Diego Zoo's Otto Center (south of the Zoo's main entrance in Balboa Park). The program is free and open to the public. (Program Chair is Mannie Kugler.)
tion on Friday, July 20. For those who have not spent much time under truly dark skies free of the light spillover from cities, Jerrys star-filled scenes from remote locales will startle and amaze. Using state-of-the-art equipment and film, his images unite the planet we live on with the near infinite depths of space. He will be showing glorious sunsets and moonrises; rare ice-crystal cloud phenomena; solar and lunar eclipses; lunar and planetary conjunctions; comet and meteor phenomena; and wide-filled panoramas of the night sky and Milky Way over various Western landscapes. Best known as the author of numerous guidebooks about the outdoors in San Diego and Southern California, Jerry Schad is less known as professor of Physical and Science and Astronomy at San Diego Mesa College where he is chair of the Physical Sciences Department. His interest in astronomy goes back to his childhood in San Jose in
the early 1960s. While going to sleep under the stars in his backyard on summer nights, he discovered the constellationsa feat difficult or impossible for anyone living there or in any other major city today because of the sharp increase in light pollution. By 1965, Jerry was photographing the night sky with ordinary 35mm cameras and telescopes. The following year marked the first publication of his photos in a national magazineSky and Telescope. Currently, about 100 of Jerrys astronomical photos are published in books, magazines and other media each year. His photo credits include Time, Newsweek, Readers Digest and US News and World Report cover. This program is free and open to the public. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, at the San Diego Zoos Otto Center.
Comet Hyakutake, March 1977 (above) and the moon sequence photos over San Diego are by Jerry Schad. Below is Jerry Schad (photo by Edna Loeb).
AUGUST PROGRAM
The chapter's monthly program is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 17 at the San Diego Zoo's Otto Center (south of the Zoo's main entrance in Balboa Park). The program is free and open to the public. (Program Chair is Mannie Kugler.)
ith an engineers precision and an environmentalists commitment, Rejean Laverdiere turned his 1,300 square-
foot Clairemont house into a 3,000 square-foot experiment in energy saving features. He will tell and show us how to save energy and water at
BEFORE
Rejean Laverdiere of Arverne Street in San Diego incorporated many energy savings features into this remodel of his house which increased it size from 1,300 square feet to 3,000 square feet.
AFTER
the Aug. 17 Sierra Club program. An ex-Canadian naval officer who moved to San Diego in 1985, Laverdiere holds an electrical engineering degree from San Diego State University. A design engineer for the last 14 years, he has worked in power supply, aerospace and biotech companies. He went on to form his own company, Electrogen, which develops and sells electronic equipment for maple syrup producers. But he considers his biggest achievement the design and construction of his current residence. His house includes compact fluorescent lamps throughout, a microprocessor controlled wood stove, energy efficient windows, extra thick insulation in walls and ceilings, a modified super energy efficient refrigerator, a solarheated hot water system and recycled built-in appliances. He is chock full of ideas and can show, first hand, some very practical applications that others may want to consider putting into practice. And, oh, yes, he also composts from grass clippings and table refuse, does organic gardening and ride shares.
July Activities
JULY 11, Wednesday, 7 p.m. VISITOR/NEW MEMBER SIERRA CLUB ORIENTATION Call office at 2991743 for information At the Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. We meet in the back building, on the left. Presentations start at 7 p.m. featuring Singles, Bike, Photo, Ski, Focus on Youth, 20/30s Single Sierrans sections,North County, conservation and chapter activities, including over 1,000 outings during the year. Refreshments are served. JULY 12, Thursday, 7 p.m. CONSERVATION TRAINING AND ORIENTATION WORKSHOP Panel Moderated by Geoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator. At Sierra Club Office, 3820 Ray St. Second part workshop on Environmental Organizing with a panel moderated by Conservation Coordinator - Geoffrey Smith and organized by the Conservation Action Leader (CAL) Committee. This will be a "hands on" learning session valuable for anyone seeking to help protect our environment. Participants will learn how to review and comment on a current EIR (Environmental Impact Report), with guidance from a team of experts. It is suggested that participants view the video of the first workshop, "CEQA and the Planning Process," held in May, which is available in the chapter office, although it is not a requirement. For information on the video, call Geoffrey Smith at 619-299-1741, or conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org. For more information on this workshop or to RSVP, call CAL Chair John Hartley at 619/ 299-8870. JULY 20, Friday, 7:30 p.m. MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM A lecture/slide show at the San Diego Zoos Otto Center auditorium. Details on page 4. JULY 22, Sunday, 12 p.m. HOSPITALITY POINT POTLUCK AND OPTIONAL KAYAKING Coordinator: Greg Moll 858-675-7404 (work) or gmoll@surfaceoptics.com Out and About in San Diego. This is the first in a series of outdoor activities to introduce Sierra Club members to each other and also to our beautiful city. The beach party and potluck will start at 12 noon. There is ample parking close to this picnic area. There will be optional kayaking starting at approx. 4 p.m. through Aqua Adventures. Rentals start at $8 per hour. Bring a potluck dish to share and your own soft drinks. After the potluck picnic we will walk over to Aqua Adventures (619-5239577) and rent kayaks for a one-hour paddle around Quivira Basin. Suggestion: reserve a kayak if you intend to kayak. Bring binoculars for bird watching. JULY 24, Tuesday, 7 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT: Forest Defense sampler At Sierra Club Office, 3820 Ray St. Join us for a captivating look at old growth forest exploitation in Northern California, as portrayed in 4 short videos by filmmaker James Ficklin: "Fire in the Eyes", "Luna: The Stafford Giant Tree Sit", "Timber Gap", and "Strip Tease to Save the Trees" (parental discretion advised!). We'll view then discuss each video in the context of the current political and industry climate. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Bookstore. Popcorn and soda provided. Video projection on 7' Big Screen. Suggested donation: $10 to benefit the Conservation Comittee. Contact: Geoffrey Smith, 6192991741 or conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org. JULY 28, SaturdaySunday GAY & LESBIAN SIERRANS CELEBRATE GLBT PRIDE WEEKEND Visit our G & L Sierrans booth at the fair in Hillcrest. For location and other information, call Kathryn Vernon at 619-2848136 or Tom Markel at 858-488-4651.
Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. We meet in the back building, on the left. Presentations start at 7 p.m. featuring Singles, Bike, Photo, Ski, Focus on Youth, 20/30s Single Sierrans sections, North County, conservation and chapter activities. Refreshments are served. AUGUST 9, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CAL VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING Sponsored by the Conservation Action Leader (CAL) Committee and the San Diego Chapter Office Please join us at our funky ol' Sierra Club office and Bookstore, at 3820 Ray Street, for an overview of Sierra Club Volunteer positions and responsibilities. Meet some of our "Action" Leaders and sign up to help. We've got something for everyone! Every talent and/or skill can help save our Mother Earth. Don't be bashful! We need you! Fun and refreshments included! Call John Hartley for details: 619-299-8870 AUGUST 17, Friday, 7:30 p.m. MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM Free program to be at the San Diego Zoos Otto Center auditorium. Details on page 5. AUGUST 19, Sunday, 12 p.m. BALBOA PARK PICNIC AND MOVIE Coordinator: Greg Moll 858-675-7404 (work) or gmoll@surfaceoptics.com Out and About in San Diego. This is the second in a series of outdoor activities to introduce Sierra Club members to each other and also to our beautiful city. Picnic starts at 12 noon, eat at 12:30. Meet at the southeast corner of Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street. Bring frisbees and other outside games. At 3 p.m. we will take a short tour of Balboa Park and go to the Natural History Museum for 4 p.m. Ocean Oasis. We need to be there by 3:30 p.m.. After the movie we will walk back to our cars. Cost $4. Maximum 50 people. AUGUST 24, Friday, 6:30 p.m. GAY & LESBIAN SIERRANS BEACH BONFIRE/POTLUCK For location & other information, call Kathryn Vernon at (619) 284-8136 or Tom Markel at (858) 488-4651. AUGUST 28, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Movie Night: 'Butterfly' At the Sierra Club Bookstore. On the heals of Julia Butterfly Hill's appearance on May 11 at SDSU before 600 people, we are showing the 80 minute feature-length film about her historical tree-sit in the tree named 'Luna'. Experience first-hand the incredible story of the 23-year-old woman's 2-year long action which led to the protection of the tree and surrounding grove, and galvanized the world's attention to the fate of our old-growth forests. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Bookstore. Popcorn and soda provided. Video projection on 7' Big Screen. Suggested donation: $10.00 to benefit the Conservation Committee. Contact: Geoffrey Smith, 6192991741 or conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org.
August Activities
AAUGUST 6, Monday, 6 pm Walk the Talk! - (No walk in July.) Meet at the chapter office and bookstore for a 14 minute video about the Sierra Club, followed by a brisk one-hour walk in the neighborhood. We'll get to know each other, and I'll describe some of the ways you can become involved in issue work in our chapter. We'll conclude our walk at a local coffee shop, then walk back to the officefor a wrapup. RSVP to Geoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator, at (619) 299-1741. AUGUST 8, Wednesday, 7 p.m. VISITOR/NEW MEMBER SIERRA CLUB ORIENTATION Call office at 6192991743 for info Meet at the Tierrasanta Recreation
(619) 5446124
A section of the San Diego Chapter
FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE. CALL FOR DATE AND TIME Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Bob McDowell at 6192820664 for information. FOREST & WILDERNESS COMMITTEE CALL CHAIR FOR DATE AND TIME Sierra Club office and Bookstore. Local and regional public lands management issues, and Wild Heritage Campaign coordination. Call Camille Armstrong at 8585665676 for information and to confirm meeting time.
August Meetings
AUGUST 1, Wednesday, 7 p.m. WILDLANDS FORUM Sierra Club office and Bookstore. Local and regional public lands management issues and Wild Heritage Campaign coordination. Call Camille Armstrong at 8585665676 for information and to confirm meeting time. AUGUST 2, Thursday, 7 p.m. RECYCLING COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St., For more info, contact Wade Vernon at 7609427517 or wadev_99@yahoo.com. AUGUST 13, Monday, 6 p.m. HI SIERRAN NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Pauline Jimenez 6196609898. AUGUST 14, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call 6192991741 for information. All conservation activists are welcome. AUGUST 14, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. FOSTER LODGE COMMITTEE Call Mary Eggen at 8584531615 for information. AUGUST 15, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call 6192991743 for info. AUGUST 16, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO) Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Darlene Gunter at 8584670852 for info. AUGUST 20, Monday, 7 p.m. (CAN) CONSERVATION ACTION NETWORK STEERING COMMITTEE See July 16. AUGUST 20, Monday, 6:30 P.M. BORDER ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE Sierra Club office. 3820 Ray Street. Call Connie (619) 543-4891 for more info. AUGUST 22, Wednesday, 7 p.m. COASTAL COMMITTEE MEETING Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Joane Pearson at 8584597041 AUGUST 23, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Call Wanda Jackson at 8586894039 for location and further information. AUGUST 23, Thursday, 7 p.m. WILDLIFE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Renee Owens at 6196595871. Help us save wildlife and habitat. AUGUST 27, Monday, 6:30 p.m. SIERRA SINGLES COMMITTEE Call Greg Moll at 8586757404 for further information. AUGUST 27, Monday, 7 p.m. . LAND USE & ENVIRONMENT FORUM Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Joint meetings of Land Use, Water, Air, Park, and Transportation Committees. AUGUST 28, Tuesday, 4 p.m. BOOKSTORE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office and Bookstore. Bookstore management and operation. Call Geoffrey Smith at 6192991741 for information and to confirm time.
July Meetings
JULY 5, Thursday, 7 p.m. RECYCLING COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St., For more info, contact Wade Vernon at 7609427517 or wadev_99@yahoo.com. JULY 9, Monday, 6 p.m. HI SIERRAN NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Pauline Jimenez 6196609898. JULY 10, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. CONSERVATION COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call 6192991741 for information. All conservation activists are welcome. JULY 10, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. FOSTER LODGE COMMITTEE Call Mary Eggen at 8584531615 for information. JULY 16, Monday, 6:30 P.M. BORDER ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE Sierra Club office. 3820 Ray Street. Call Connie (619) 543-4891 for more info JULY 16, Monday, 7 p.m. (CAN) CONSERVATION ACTION NETWORK STEERING COMMITTEE Twiggs Coffee House: 4590 Park Blvd., San Diego (Park & Madison Ave.). This is the steering committee for our chapters conservation alerts. Visitors welcome. Call Diane Smith 8584880342 or Janice McKalisen 8582718058. JULY 18, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call 619 2991743 for info. JULY 19, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO) Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Darlene Gunter at 8584670852 for info. JULY 19, Thursday, 7 p.m. PHOTO SECTION MEETING Call 6192991744, ext. 2070 for current information. JULY 23, Monday, 7 p.m. . LAND USE & ENVIRONMENT FORUM Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Joint meetings of Land Use, Water, Air, Park, and Transportation Committees.
Deadline to submit information to the Hi Sierran for September/October activities and meetings is August 1
Jackie Main, meetings & activities editor email her at: jjmain@home.com Postal mail: 2360 Palomira Ct., San Diego, CA 91915 Telephone: 6192160006
JULY 24, Monday, 6:30 p.m. SIERRA SINGLES COMMITTEE Call Greg Moll at 8586757404 for further information. JULY 24, Tuesday, 4 p.m. BOOKSTORE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office and Bookstore. Bookstore planning and staffing. Call Geoffrey Smith at 6192991741 for information and to confirm time. JULY 25, Wednesday, 7 p.m. COASTAL COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Eric Bowlby at 6192849399 or Joanne Pearson 8584597041 for info. JULY 26, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. WILDLIFE COMMITTEE Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St. Call Renee Owens at 6196595871. Help us save wildlife and habitat. JULY 26, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Call Wanda Jackson at 8586894039 for location and further information.
Thank yous
Gene Wilson - 1 old motherboard, 1 new motherboard, 1 CPU and memory Dan Anderson - Windows NT workstation license Gordon Brodfuehrer - ICO backpacking equipment Bicycle Section donation to chapter Moonlight on the Bay donation to Chapter conservation projects
Wish list
17" monitor Scannerours died Thanks, Cheryl Reiff, office mgr./vol. coord.
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ExCom Highlights
Please note that we are trying to make a short synopsis of the Executive Meetings a standard feature in our newsletters. If you have any comments, please contact one of the ExCom members or Cheryl at the office. (Contact information is on page 24 of this newsletter.)
4. Approved timeline for nominating process for replacement of expiring terms of ExCom members. 5. Approved the 2001 budget. 6. Legal committee to write amicus brief in support of lawsuit on annexation of La Posta Reservation.
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RESPONSES TO INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS IN THE PLAN President Bush's Plan Exploits Our Wilderness Heritage MESSAGE: Drilling for oil on public lands won't solve our nation's energy problems, it will sacrifice our natural heritage. While there are some public lands appropriate for energy exploration, many of our most spectacular treasures are now being threatened with oil, gas and coal development. The President pretends the oil industry will use hypodermic needles to extract oil, but surgical precision doesn't exist with oil drilling.
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July 12, Thursday, 7 p.m. "CEQA - Hands on Training" Sierra Club Office - 3820 Ray St
The second part workshop on Environmental Organizing with a panel moderated by Conservation Coordinator - Geoffrey Smith and organized by the Conservation Action Leader (CAL) Committee. This will be a "hands on" learning session valuable for anyone seeking to help protect our environment. Participants will learn how to review and comment on a current EIR (Environmental Impact Report), with guidance from a team of experts. It is suggested that participants view the video of the first workshop "CEQA and the Planning Process", held in May, which is available in the Chapter office, although it is not a requirement. For information on the video, call Geoffrey Smith at 619/299-1741, or conservation@sierraclubsandiego.org. For more information on this workshop or to RSVP, call CAL Chair John Hartley at 619/299-8870.
President Bush Says It Is Premature to Rely on Alternative Solar and Wind Energy Production. MESSAGE: Solar and wind are viable, clean, and productive sources of energy. Solar and wind, and geothermal sources supply 10% of California's energy currently and recent advances in techonology are making alternative energy an increasingly greater option for fulfilling more of our energy needs.
To become more involved on the chapters Energy Subcommittee, call Dan Perkins at 760-634-2963 or Geoffrey Smith at 619-299-1741
ne of the bright lights of 20thcentury political activism was the hard work of dedicated citizens that gave us our environmental laws. These laws have always been under attack by those who put private gain over public good. But current international trade agreements, promoted by multinational corporations seeking unregulated access to all the resources on the planet with no consideration for any human values except their right to unlimited profits, may pose the greatest threat of all, not only to the environment, but to democracy itself. The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) would expand the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) to include the entire Western Hemisphere, excluding Cuba. The corporations crafting the agreement insist that it include NAFTAs infamous Chapter 11 investor-to-state clause, which allows a foreign company to sue a government if any local, state, or national law threatens its potential profits. Environmental laws are considered trade barriers and thus subject to lawsuits: A U.S. waste-disposal company sues the Mexican Government for $16 million because a Mexican state blocks a waste site, which threatens the water supply of a small village. A Canadian company sues the U.S. Government for $970 million because California bans the gasoline additive MTBE, a suspected carcinogen that has polluted the groundwater in some 10,000 sites. And so, what the efforts of the wise use movement here in the U.S. to impose regulatory takings could not accomplish by itself could now be written into an international trade agreement involving 34 countries! To facilitate the passage of the FTAA, President Bush has asked Congress to grant him Fast Track Authority, which allows him to negotiate the FTAA, sign it, then
bring it to Congress, which can only vote yes or no, with no amendments, after very limited debate. But Congress is the only body with exclusive authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations, according to the Constitution. Fair-trade advocates have defeated Fast Track twice before, and we must defeat it again! Please call or write your congressional representative in the House, and Senators Boxer and Feinsten and demand that they oppose granting the president Trade Promotion Authority, as it is now called. Check the San Diego
chapters website (www.sierraclub.org/chapters/ sandiego/ or the May/June 2001 issue of the Hi Sierran to find information on our elected officials. Fast Track and the FTAA will lead to the worst environmental train wreck that we have ever seen. We must stop them both!
For information on the Border Committee contact Liz Giffen at 619-293-0350 or via e-mail at lgiffen@sierraclubsandiego.org and Connie Garcia at 619-543-4891 or cgarcia@sierraclubsandiego.org
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ave you been to the beach lately? Development and pollution threaten Californias coast, making surf unsafe to swim in and beaches crowded and dirty. Even Californias truly special places San Simeon, Gaviota Coast, Bolsa Chica and othersare threatened. Because of that threat, the Coastal Looking south from Trestle Beach which is Commission will be holding special threatened by a toll road and urban run-off. hearings to determine what parts of Photo by Jim Blomquist. the coast need the Commissions special protection and stewardship. To help the Coastal Commisfree for future generations, said sion identify these special places, the Mark Massara, Sierra Club Coastal Sierra Club invites you to join the Protection Program Director. Sierra Clubs Great Coastal Places How can you help? You can tell campaign. Our campaign will help the Coastal Commission there are tell the Coastal Commission which places in California too special to be great places need to be protected. developed. How can you do that? By We owe it to our children to keep Californias coast beautiful, open and writing a letter, or attending one of
the Coastal Commissions special hearings. Is it San Diego Bay, Mission Bay or one of our numerous lagoons? The Coastal Commission wants to hear from you what the priority areas should be in Southern California and the state. Join our effort. Come to a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25 at the chapter office to learn more about our coastal protection program. Sierra Club chapters along the coast are gearing up for this historic opportunity. Contact the San Diego Coastal Committee chairsEric Bowlby at 6192849399 or Joanne Pearson at 8584597041to find out when the Coastal Commission will have a hearing in your area. Californias coast is as fragile as it is beautiful. Please help us to protect it.
n amazing thing happened in San Diego on May 11. Over 600 people came to San Diego State University to hear one person speak at our Sierra Club-sponsored event. That person, Julia Butterfly Hill, spoke dramatically and passionately for two hours to a spellbound crowd. She described her phenomenal experience conducting a solo tree sit for over two years, in the northern California redwood tree named 'Luna'. Her act of civil disobedience saved the tree and surrounding grove, and galvanized public opinion worldwide to the plight of the oldgrowth forests.
Thanks!!!
Thank you to the following generous donors who made the May 11th Julia Butterfly Hill event possible: Adventure 16 (www.adventure16.com) Debbie Chaddock Grossmont College Earth Club Pacific Offshore Rigging San Diego Earth Works and San Diego Earth Media (www.earthday.net) Sierra Club Bookstore (www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/ bookstore) Sierra Club Gay and Lesbian Section Sierra Club Outings Committee Gregory Coursin Lowell Blankfort OB People's Co-op Alan Fein Bart Ziegler Zenger's News Magazine
Check the web page above to see these computer-generated simulations, designed to demonstrate how sprawling communities can be revitalized and made more livable. This shows existing intersections in
El Cerrito and how they can be transformed with changes making them more pedestrian-friendly, addition of mixed uses and other nifty things. These series of pictures are worth a thousand looks.