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The Pajaro River watershed reaches from Monterey Bay to the Fresno County line hile it is the intent of The Ventana G UEST C OLUMN to print articles that reflect the po- sition of the Ventana Chapter, ideas expressed in The Ventana are those of the au- Wthors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphics, and pho- Fire! tographs are copyrighted by the authors and artists and may be reprinted only with their per- mission. DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS Eyewitness account of the Basin Complex Fire All materials for publication must be received by the deadlines listed below. No exceptions. remember standing in the boutique at But simple things could be seen early on. A chemical compound in the smoke SUBMISSIONS FORMAT the Phoenix Shop in on Satur- The Barn Swallows that nest in the build- will activate Ceanothus seeds, so that day, June 21, when that big, dark cloud ings at Whale Point had a hard time find- more of this shrub will grow in the fire Please limit articles to 800 words; letters to 300. All submissions may be edited for clarity and Icame over the coast. I was looking at the ing insects to eat as the air was filled with area in the future. The fire will affect length. Email to [email protected]. Mail panorama of the coastline, thinking that smoke and ash during the first week. The streams and rivers, whether the coming hard copy to editor, address below. nothing good could come of those horri- lack of insects also impacted the Funnel winter is wet or dry. If the winter pro- PHOTOS ble lightning bolts. Spiders who count on catching insects in duces a lot of rain, there may be mud- Photos submitted to The Ventana must meet the I saw one of the bolts strike the hillside, their webs. It was also hard to find any slides. If it is dry, the rivers will be full of following requirements: No laser copies or just beyond the first ridgeline, and it took bees during this time. The good news is ash and sediment produced by the fire. inkjet outputs. Electronic photos should be no only seconds for the first puff of smoke to that the condors were almost all ac- —Terry Hallock smaller than 1200 x 1100 pixels or 300 dpi. materialize. I never dreamed that weeks counted for, and several visited the Re- Cover photos must be 3000 x 2000 pixels. Film later, that same little flicker would still be serve looking for food. photos, slides, or negatives are fine. Please call the editor if you have any questions. burning. The lightning bolt struck in the WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS steepest terrain, in the most inaccessible spot on the coast. Send submissions to Debbie Bulger, Editor, 1603 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Email: The Restaurant webcam F ROM THE E DITOR [email protected]. recorded much of the activity the first CHANGE OF ADDRESS week, as the fire spread up and over the coast ridge and both north and south Milkweed magic Do not call editor! Send address changes to: ad- the undersides of many leaves were pin- [email protected] or use the mail in along the ridge top. Then it slowly ap- miracle is unfolding in my front head-sized white dots—monarch eggs! coupon in each issue. proached Highway 1. It refused to be con- yard. Sure enough, a few days later instead of POSTAL NOTICE tained. On July 2 it jumped dozer lines on just eggs, there were tiny caterpillars the Coast Ridge Road, quickly spread to- ALast summer I purchased a packet of chomping at the leaves. I counted at least The Ventana (015057) is published 6 times a year, (Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.) paid by sub- ward the village of Big Sur, and overtook milkweed seeds at Natural Bridges State 12. They kept munching and growing, scription included in membership fee, by The Mount Manuel to the north. Park. I planted them in pots, and the seeds but as the days passed, there were fewer Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club, 1001 Cen- Early on, Incident Command paid a sprouted into little seedlings which I later and fewer. ter Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Periodical visit to Big Creek Reserve where I live. planted in the front yard. When we left town for a few days over postage paid Santa Cruz, CA and at additional Nothing much happened that first mailing offices. The next day, the dozer command asked the Fourth of July, there were only two Postmaster: Send address changes to Sierra Club, to be taken up Dolan Ridge, the northern year. left. One fairly The Ventana, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA perimeter of the Reserve to see if it was large and one 95061-0604. suitable for a containment line. It took all much smaller. Editors: day to walk the line through poison oak Debbie Bulger, [email protected], When we re- Virginia Draper, assistant editor and mature Ceanothus. A dozer com- turned, there were Production: mander and a Reserve staff member none. Debbie Bulger, Vivian Larkins, flagged the line with pink tape, almost up “Well, you did Dale Nutley to Eagle Rock. The following day, the plant the milk- Writers: group went up to Eagle Rock, and flagged Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger, weed near the Virginia Draper, Terry Hallock, an escape route for the dozer operators. If birdfeeder,” my Aliza Wasserman, Lois Robin the fire could not be contained at Dolan daughter ob- Photographers: Ridge, it would burn for weeks more served. Lois Robin, Suzie Bulger Silverman, down the coast. It was true, but Jodi Frediani, Kevin Collins, Steve Zmak While the fire eventually did burn all Dick Simpson, Ed Gilbert, Ventana staff that’s where the Proofreaders the way to the line, it was held after sev- sunny spot is in eral ferocious battles. The fire crew set Charles Koester, Wolfgang Rosenberg Suzie Bulger Silverman my tree-filled Robin Drury, Jeff Alford several backfires to reinforce the line. yard. Besides, Tiny caterpillers were chomping at the leaves. Distribution: Flames leaped 100 feet in the air around monarch caterpillars are supposed to be Keith Wood, Esperanza Hernandez, Eagle Rock. The fire even tried to sneak This year the plants grew like the toxic to most vertebrates. Maybe what ate Beth Lilienthal, Debbie Bulger proverbial beanstalk. Stout stems shot Advertising Sales: into the Reserve at the southeast corner, them was not a vertebrate. Or perhaps a Debbie Bulger near , but, again, fire crews skyward until the plants were more than young bird who learned a valuable lesson. Carpentry & Software: held the line. four feet tall. They sprouted clusters of I too have learned some valuable les- Anonymous It will be some time before the impact white and purple flowers. They were sons when it comes to habitat creation. Chapter website: of the fire can be completely understood. quite attractive. http://ventana.sierraclub.org It’s a little more complicated than I first One day in June I looked out my thought. It’s also a numbers game. But I Correction kitchen window and literally jumped am persistent. I have purchased another with joy. There was a monarch fluttering In our last issue the contact informa- packet of milkweed seeds. I will increase 2008 around the milkweed. Was it true? If you Ventana Publication Schedule tion for Save Our Carmel Neighbor- the size and variety of my milkweed plant milkweed will they come? Was that Issue Deadline Mailing Date hood Coalition was incorrect. This patch. all I had to do? I was ecstatic. #5 Sep. 15 Oct. 1 coalition is concerned with proposed Monarch habitat has decreased #6 Dec. 1 Dec. 17 Later, after the monarch had flown development on the former Carmel markedly. You too can give these exqui- away, I went outside and examined the Convalescent Hospital site. The correct site insects a helping hand. Plant some plants. There was something new, but I Articles received after deadline may email address is milkweeds. had to run to my computer to seek con- not be published [email protected]. —Debbie Bulger firmation. Yes, they were eggs. There on 2 The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 Printed on recycled paper Ocean View Plaza project Sierra Club Endorses Obama for President hearing August 6-8

he Coastal Commission Joins United Steelworkers in call for clean energy future will consider the Ocean View Plaza project August 6 to 8 in Oceanside, the lowest-income Americans affected by TCA. This 92,000-square-foot mixed-use higher energy costs. project with 45-foot tall buildings is pro- • His calls for 25% of U.S. electricity posed for Cannery Row between El to come from renewable sources by 2025, Torito and the Chart House and reaching and for improving energy efficiency in the from the Recreation Trail to Monterey U.S. 50 percent by 2030 would create tens Bay. of thousands of jobs in growing industries Please write letters to the CCC oppos- while at the same time saving the amount ing this project and supporting the staff Americans would have to spend on en- report to: California Coastal Commis- ergy bills. sion, 725 Front Street, Suite 300, Santa Barack Obama has said, “Change is an Cruz, CA 95060. Attn: Susan Craig. energy policy that puts a price on pollu- For more information contact Barbara tion and makes the oil companies invest Bass Evans, [email protected] or their record profits in clean, renewable 372-8323. sources of energy that will create millions of new jobs and leave our children a safer planet.” Please patronize our A sample of other high points of Sena- advertisers tor Obama’s environmental platform: • Opposes destructive oil drilling in Let them know you have the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and seen their ad in on fragile coasts. The Ventana • Opposes the storage of nuclear waste at the Yucca Mountain repository ith a giant wind turbine repre- America’s economy and environment: being built in southern Nevada. senting America’s clean energy • Senator Obama has presented a • Promises to restore environmental future as a backdrop, the Sierra bold and comprehensive plan for address- protections that the Bush administration ClubW and United Steelworkers jointly en- ing climate change that relies on what the rolled back by executive order. dorsed Barack Obama in July. world’s scientists have told us needs to be • Calls for tougher pollution regula- “We believe Senator Obama is the done. His plan includes a “cap and auc- tions on factory farms or concentrated an- leader who will put America on the path tion” system that would cut our carbon imal-feeding operations (factory farms). to a clean energy economy that will create dioxide emissions 80% below 1990 levels • Primary cosponsor of the Lead Poi- and keep millions of jobs, spur innovation by 2050. soning Reduction Act, which aims to pro- and opportunity, make us a more secure • His plan requires the polluters pay tect children from toxic lead poisoning. nation, and help us solve global warm- for the global warming pollution they ing,” said Carl Pope, Sierra Club Execu- emit, invests the money generated from tive Director. the credits polluters would have to buy Senator Obama’s plan will help heal into clean energy, green jobs and aid for C ONTACT Y OUR R EPRESENTATIVES President George W. Bush (831) 424-2229 (Salinas) The White House (202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, DC) Chapter donates $1,000 to help injured wildlife 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20500 Comment Line: (202) 456-1111 U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo ollowing the devastating effects on Center staff members are on call 24 FAX: (202) 456-2461 698 Emerson Street wildlife of the Indians and Basin hours a day, every day of the year, to re- [email protected] Palo Alto, CA 94301 (408) 245-2339; FAX: (650) 323-3498 fires in Big Sur and Los Padres Na- spond to wildlife emergencies and provide Vice President Dick Cheney go to website to email tionalF Forest, the Sierra Club Ventana transport and care to animals in distress. (202) 456-1414 Chapter donated $1,000 to the not-for- The Center acts as a nursery for hundreds [email protected] State Senator Abel Maldonado 100 Paseo De San Antonia, Suite 206 profit SPCA Wildlife Center in Mon- of nestling birds and young orphaned Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger San Jose, CA 95113 terey. The SPCA operates the only mammals. It is staffed by trained profes- State Capitol Building (408) 277-9461 Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] full-service wildlife rehabilitation center sionals and many volunteers who donate (916) 445-2841 in Monterey County. their valuable time. For more information FAX: (916) 445-4633 State Senator Joe Simitian Each year, the Wildlife Center admits about the SPCA Wildlife Center go to www.governor.ca.gov State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814 over 2,000 animals for treatment and care. their website, www.spcamc.com or call (916) 445-6747; FAX: (916) 323-4529 Senator Dianne Feinstein [email protected] Injured mountain lions, bobcats, deer, 831-373-2631. 331 Hart Office Building opossum, hawks, owls, pelicans, squirrels, Washington, D.C. 20510 State Senator Jeff Denham turtles, hummingbirds, swallows, and (202) 224-3841; (415) 393-0707 369 Main Street, #208 Moving? 1 Post Street, Suite 2450 Salinas, CA 93901 other species have all been treated by the San Francisco, CA 94104 (831) 769-8040 SPCA. Please fill out go to website to email [email protected] Mid-summer is a busy time at the and mail the change of address form on p. 15 or email: Senator Barbara Boxer Assembly Rep. Anna Caballero wildlife center because of the high num- 112 Hart Office Building [email protected] bers of baby birds that fall out of their [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20510 nests or are injured in some other way. The post office charges us 70¢ each (202) 224-3553; (415) 403-0100 (voice) Assembly Representative John Laird 1700 Montgomery Street 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-B This year the early season and high num- if they handle the address change. San Francisco, CA 94111 Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 425-1503 ber of acres burned by these massive fires Please help the club by using the go to website to email 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555D could seriously impact local bird popula- Monterey, CA 93940 coupon on p. 15. U. S. Representative Sam Farr (831) 649-2832; FAX: (831) 649-2935 tions as well as other wildlife native to Thank you! 100 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901 [email protected] Monterey County. (831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz) Please recycle this paper again The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 3 PG&E invests in gas, nuclear, and hot air by Aliza Wasserman

lectrical generation is the largest sin- These renewables are to consist of: bio- PG&E moves forward ergy company but as a larger nuclear- and gle source of carbon-dioxide emis- mass and waste 4%, geothermal 4%, small gas-power company. only because it has to sions in the country. If we are going hydroelectric 4%, wind 2%, solar <1%. Even with recent high-profile solar in- PG&E has a better carbon footprint toE stabilize our climate, the electrical in- PG&E is indeed lower in coal and stallations, PG&E is not meeting its than most U.S. utilities and should be dustry needs to be a climate-stabilizing in- higher in renewables than most U.S. util- legally-mandated minimum for renewable praised for its low dependence on coal and dustry. So is PG&E doing what it needs ities. This portfolio, however, is largely a energy. The state requires all public utili- for being one of the first companies to en- to do to prevent global climate disrup- geographic and historical accident: Cali- ties to increase their renewables by 1% dorse state and federal climate-change tion? fornia is a region with policies. This praise, however, should be PG&E’s statistics on renewable energy limited coal, but abun- considered in the context that PG&E’s and conservation compare well with dant hydropower (low in low-carbon footprint is largely due to its other utilities—until you realize that they carbon emissions but reliance on nuclear power, and its benefi- are no better than required by state law, with its own set of envi- “Despite all the hoopla, in cial investments in renewables and effi- and that in many policy areas PG&E cam- ronmental problems). 2007 PG&E failed to meet the ciency are all mandated by state law, and paigns against green energy laws. Solar and wind comprise not the company’s voluntary initiative. a mere 1% and 2% respec- state minimum.” PG&E, which is being lauded around Sources of power tively of PG&E’s portfo- Your toaster is being powered by nu- the country as a green leader, is projecting lio. clear energy and fossil fuel, unless you live only 14% renewables for 2008—when at Furthermore, a recent off the grid or in the territory of a munic- least 51% is possible. study by Navigant Consulting concludes ipally-owned utility. Otherwise, your each year until they reach the mandated For more information about PG&E that many California cities can obtain house—along with those of 14 million of minimum of 20% by 2010. Despite all the and climate see: 40% of their electricity from renewable your Northern California peers—is pow- hoopla, in 2007 PG&E failed to meet the www.LetsGreenWashThisCity.org. energy without charging any more than ered by PG&E’s choice of energy mix state minimum, and it admits that it may PG&E. (Navigant has good credentials. (PG&E’s projections for year-end 2008, as not make the 2010 target either. Reprinted with permission from Sierra It’s the consultant hired both by Marin listed on bill inserts): PG&E is choosing to invest the bulk of Club Yodeler, Jul-Aug 2008. County and by Oakland, Emeryville, and natural gas 44% its electricity-expansion funds in the Dia- Berkeley to prepare the business plans for nuclear 22% blo nuclear plant and in bringing on Aliza Wasserman is a co-founder of the their energy futures.) In that context, large hydroelectric 17% board a new type of fossil fuel, liquefied Green Guerrillas Against Greenwash. PG&E’s projected 14% renewables for coal 2% natural gas. Simply put, this company is 2008 is unacceptably low. renewable 14% (currently 11%). not positioning itself as a renewable-en- An Incinerator in Disguise?

Plasma arc facility proposed for Watsonville: anta Cruz County Board of Supervi- The proposal has evoked opposition pervisors, adaptiveARC has submitted a involve incineration. The plasma arc sors could move forward a proposed from community and environmental permit application to the Monterey Bay would use intense heat to gasify the plasma arc facility at their August 12 groups who want the County to perform Unified Air Pollution Control District for garbage, creating a “syngas” that would Smeeting without requiring an Environ- a full environmental review on this un- an Authority to Construct and Permit to then be burned in a diesel-fired internal mental Impact Report. The facility, pro- proven technology. Groups which have Operate. County officials have expressed combustion engine. The stage of burning posed by a company called called for an Environmental Impact Re- their intention to fast-track approval of the syngas is the incineration process that “adaptiveARC,” is being promoted by the port include the Pajaro Valley Coalition the plasma arc facility without an Envi- results in the emissions of some pollutants company as a “waste to clean energy” for Environmental Justice, Greenaction ronmental Impact Report in the hope that into the air. An EIR could determine the technology and an alternative to landfills. for Health and Environmental Justice, the it can begin operating later this year. nature and toxicity of such emissions AdaptiveARC has proposed to build the National Resources Defense Council, the Despite the claims that this would be a which could include dioxins. facility without charge as a demonstration Global Alliance for Incinerator Alterna- “demonstration facility,” the adap- Greenaction has researched plasma arc project. If approved, this would be the tives, and Sierra Club. tiveARC website reveals a three-phase and gasification facilities around the very first of such facilities to be sited in Encouraged by the County Public plan that would lead to a large commer- world, and has documented problems the . Works Department and the Board of Su- cial waste facility at the proposed “Eco- with these technologies here in the U.S. Park” next to the landfill (and near an and elsewhere. There have been only two agricultural labor housing site and major commercial plasma arc facilities for waste high school). This facility could treat 400 treatment in the U.S., and both have had tons per day of garbage and possibly serious problems. More information sewage sludge including waste imported about facilities, including the problem- into Watsonville from outside the county. plagued Hawaii Medical Vitrification fa- Phase three of the project would include cility in Honolulu and the closed Allied more than doubling the size of the so- Technology Group facility in Richland, called demonstration plant by adding two Washington, is available in a report titled plasma reactors and one additional gen set “Incinerators in Disguise,” written by combustion engine (incinerator) operating Greenaction and GAIA in 2006. To see as a full-scale commercial operation. these reports visit www.greenaction.org. Although the company and county of- For more info visit www.greenac- ficials claim that the plasma technology is tion.org, or call the Pajaro Valley Coali- not an incinerator, in fact the process does tion for Environmental Justice, 726-6032.

4 The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 Printed on recycled paper PG&E calls it N EWSCLIPS Scotts Valley bans G&E crews felled trees for hundreds polystyrene of yards along Graham Hill Road in “trimming.” The City of Scotts Valley has joined June. The pretense is power line the ranks of local jurisdictions banning clearance,P but many cut trees were far out- the use of Styrofoam for take-out food. side the standard power line clearance dis- Similar ordinances have already been tance. passed by the cities of Capitola, Santa Thirty-year-old Douglas firs were cut Cruz, Pacific Grove, and the County of for no apparent reason. Tall trees were Santa Cruz. If your community has not limbed up way above the power lines and yet adopted a ban on this problem plastic, branches cut off way below the lines. talk to your City Councilmember or Why branches must be trimmed below County Supervisor. the wires is a mystery. Marina fund growing In June of 2007, The Ventana reported that the Club and City of Marina had Kevin Collins come to an agreement to reactivate the Marina Protection, Conservation and Restoration Account (formerly known as the Marina Habitat Conservation Fund) in the amount of $230,000. The Club’s at- torney, Michael Stamp, and the assistant city attorney, Ken Buchert, continued to investigate and found that the City owed the account an additional $105,170 in in- terest. Now that the interest has been de- posited and continues to accrue, PG&E felled trees for hundreds of yards along Graham Hill Road. applications are in the works to use the funds for coastal zone restoration. We’ll keep you posted on future projects. Become a docent Año Nuevo is recruiting volunteers to What do receive comprehensive training as docent naturalists to lead guided walks through the Elephant Seal rookery during breed- you think? ing season. Año Nuevo Reserve, located Jodi Frediani half an hour north of Santa Cruz on Tall trees were limbed way up. Hwy. 1, offers an uncommon and re- markable wildlife experience. Training be- gins September 3. For more information call 650-879-2032. Santa may need a boat If predictions of some polar scientists come true, there is a good chance Santa Claus may need a boat instead of a sleigh. There is a 50:50 chance that melting ice at the North Pole may reveal open water this summer. Save gas The Union of Concerned Scientists notes that dropping your speed from 75 mph to 55 mph (as was the law in the 1970s) will improve fuel efficiency by over 30%. It’s more relaxing too. Landfills and incinerators are retro A report released in June, “Stop Trash- ing the Environment,” concludes that in- cinerators and landfills have no place in our green economy. Preventing waste and strengthening recycling and composting is one of the most effective ways to combat global warming. To read the report visit

Jodi Frediani www.stoptrashingtheclimate.org. Thirty year old Douglas firs were cut for no apparent reason. Please recycle this paper again The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 5 C ALENDAR Sierra Club Events

Friday, August 8 Saturday, September 20 Potluck & Slides: Indochina Sierra Club Banquet Vilma Siebers will delight us with slides Join club members from all over the coun- from her travels through Laos, Vietnam try and enjoy award presentations and en- and Cambodia. The potluck begins at 6:30 tertainment. Hotel 480, San Francisco, p.m. Bring food to share and your own $48. Open bar at 6, dinner at 7 p.m. For washable plate, cup, utensils, and serving more information and to order tickets on- utensils. We love home cooked meals or line: www.sierraclub.org/awards2008. dessert, but store-bought food (minimum value $5) make great contributions too. For directions call George, 706-4233. Friday, October 10 Potluck & Slides: Elephant Seals Sunday - Monday, August 10-11 Join us for this informative slide show to learn about the elephant seals who visit Lobby Day our coast from Nancy who is a volunteer Come to Sacramento and work with other naturalist at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Sierra Club members to lobby legislators Steve Zmak The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring on our priority bills this session. See arti- food to share and your own washable portation and other aspect of life. The cle below for details. plate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils. Friday, September 12 potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring food to We love home cooked meals or dessert, share and your own washable plate, cup, Potluck & Slides: Dalian but store-bought food (minimum value $5) utensils, and serving utensils. We love August and September makes great contributions too. For direc- These slides are taken during George’s var- home cooked meals or dessert, but store- ious visits to Dalian, China over the past tions call Nancy, 423-5509. Channel Island trips bought food (minimum value $5) makes few years. They highlight the parks and great contributions too. For directions call Join other Sierra Club members on 5-day beaches of this coastal city as well as trans- George, 706-4233. trips to Channel Island National Park. In- formal cruise with bunk and meals. Travel with ranger naturalist. Proceeds from this Non-Sierra Club Events of Interest fundraiser benefit the Club’s political pro- The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. The Club makes no representations or warranties about the gram in California. Cost is $925. Dates are safety, supervision or management of such activities. They are published only as a reader service. Aug. 23-27 and Sept. 13-17. All trips leave Monterey Bay Chapter UN Association of from Santa Barbara. To make a reserva- Sunday, August 24 Saturdays tion send $100 check payable to Sierra the USA, City of Monterey, Monterey Club to Joan Jones Holtz, 11826 The Wye Land & Sea Cleanup Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and Garland Ranch Hikes St., El Monte, CA 91732, Citizens for a Sustainable Monterey The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park [email protected]. Kayak and land-based cleanup of Moss County. Landing Harbor and Elkhorn Slough District docents lead hikes at Garland from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Help remove de- Ranch every Saturday. An updated list of bris from this sensitive habitat. Parking FREE Wormshops all hikes may be found on their website: Come to Sacramento fee. Bring a kayak if you can. Cleanup ma- www.mprpd.org. to lobby lawmakers terials provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. Learn how worms can eat your food Bring sunscreen and water. Register online scraps and make beautiful compost for Monterey CNPS at www.cleanbeachescoalition.org. Spon- your garden. Master composters will teach oin Sierra Club for our annual Lobby sored by Surfrider, Save Our Shores, you everything you need to know. Pre- Habitat restoration Day on Sunday and Monday August Pelagic Shark Research Foundation and registration required. Free and below J SeaLife Conservation. Volunteer to restore native habitat in 10-11. You will be part of a team to wholesale worm bins for residents of unin- State Parks in Monterey Co. Wear layered help pass our priority bills during the corporated Santa Cruz Co. and Scotts Val- work clothes. Bring water & snacks. most exciting and challenging time of ley. $50 charge for residents of Capitola, Friday - Sunday, September 26-28 Tools & gloves provided. Carpools meet the year at the State Capitol. City of Santa Cruz, and Watsonville. Call at Rio Rd. Park and Ride. Rain or shine. 427-3452 to register. Sponsored by S.C. Sunday afternoon will consist of Birding Festival Contact Jan Shriner, [email protected], Co. Board of Supervisors; produced by 236-0905. Website: www.montereybay training by our lobbying team about Enjoy the Monterey Bay Birding Festival. how to lobby and learning about our Coounty Public Works Recycling and cnps.org. Activities at Wetlands of Watsonville Na- Solid Waste Services. priority bills so that you can effectively ture Center. Registration at Watsonville advocate for them. On Monday, you Civic Plaza. $10/day or $20 all three days. Saturday, August 16, 1-3 p.m., Cabrillo Santa Cruz CNPS will work the halls of the Capitol as Additional cost for some events. See College Horticulture Center, Greenhouse teams. Hot issues this year are global www.montereybaybirding.org. Classroom 5300, 6500 Soquel Drive, Habitat restoration warming, renewable energy, outdoor Aptos Volunteer to restore native habitat in education, toxic chemicals, and reform State Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Wear lay- Wednesday, October 1 Saturday, September 20, 1-3 p.m., Grey of transportation and land use planning. Bears Recycling Center, 2710 Chanticleer, ered work clothes. Bring water & gloves. Have fun and save our environment Santa Cruz Tools provided. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the same time! A co-pay of $25 upon Climate Change Talk We work rain or shine, but if things get registration will be used toward your Reid Detchon, Executive Director of En- Sunday, October 19, 1-3 p.m., Quail Hol- particularly unpleasant, we call it a day. lodging and food; some travel reim- ergy and Climate, United Nations Foun- low Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hol- Contact Linda Brodman, redwdrn@pac bell.net, 462-4041. Website: www.cruz bursement will also be provided. dation, Washington, D.C. and a panel of low Road, Felton local leaders will discuss how we can re- cnps.org. For more info contact Annie Pham, spond to Climate Change. 7 p.m. FREE. Legislative Aide, at 916-557-1100 x 107, Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola [email protected]. Plaza, downtown Monterey. Presented by 6 The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 Printed on recycled paper Watershed view starting to take hold on the Pajaro River by Lois Robin

uch like the effort required to tervened, the rich colony of birds and The Pajaro River Watershed Commit- tion contact Lois Robin, 464-1184 or turn around a supertanker, incre- other wildlife left. tee does not hold regular meetings but is David Collier from the Loma Prieta mental work over the last seven Growers won a lawsuit against Santa open to participation. For more informa- Chapter, 408-847-3803. Myears by the Sierra Club Pajaro River Wa- Cruz and Monterey Counties, which had tershed Committee has started to change to pay the growers $60 million. This law- views about the Pajaro River. suit revealed an inter-county and inter- County ups size of logging parcels from The latest contribution of the Com- agency coordination problem. Local mittee is to set a vision before the com- legislators Henry Mello and Fred Keeley 5 to 40 acres rose to the occasion and mustered the po- munity of how it can reconnect to the anta Cruz County’s increase in the plications affecting around 2,850 acres of litical will to create the four county Pajaro River. Recently the Watershed Commit- minimum parcel size for a Timber timberland in parcels from 5-40 acres were River Watershed Flood Protection Au- tee raised money to hire a team of Production Zone went into effect on heard by the Santa Cruz County Planning thority as a way to address the coor- urban planners headed by Dr. SJuly 1. Previously properties as small as 5 Commission and the Board of Supervi- dination gap. Matt Kondolf, urban plan- acres could be zoned for logging, creating sors. Most were approved; a handful were ner and hydrologist from Thinking has changed many conflicts with nearby residential denied due to incompatible U.C. Berkeley. Kondolf After the flood, Representa- areas. The new minimum size for uses. At least one applica- and his associate, Jennifer tive Sam Farr was able to obtain logging zoned parcels is now tion was withdrawn after Natali have developed il- reauthorization to rebuild the 40 acres. vocal neighbors protested lustrations and plans for levees. But in the years since the Local Sierra Club activists at a Planning Commis- six sites along the lower Army Corps first began plan- argued in favor of increas- sion hearing. Pajaro which would con- ning the project, river aware- ing the size of a timber Under state law, nect it to its communi- ness and appreciation has production zone to 80 counties are required ties. The Committee will changed partially due to the hard acres in order to mini- to rezone to timber pro- take these maps and draw- work of the Club’s Pajaro River mize conflicts between residents duction, on request, all ings to local organizations in Watershed Committee which has at- and loggers. State law does not allow tim- parcels that meet minimum requirements. order to inspire a new vision tended countless public meetings, sub- ber production minimums any larger than The only authority counties have is in set- for this important local waterway. mitted testimony, and written letters. 80 acres. ting the minimum parcel size for such re- Access points are sorely needed because A 2003 art exhibit used the voices of Although the change was approved zoning and determining which uses are downstream from Chittenden Gap there the community, including its school- over a year ago at a hearing involving ex- compatible with logging. are few ways to get to the river despite the children, to raise awareness of the value of tensive public testimony, the Board Supervisors Stone, Coonerty, Beautz, fact that people have the legal right to the Pajaro River. A 2003 study of sedi- granted a grace period that ended on De- and Pirie voted to approve the 40 acre enjoy the river between the high water ment problems in the River, underwrit- cember 31, 2007 for rezoning parcels less minimum. marks. Without access, the lower Pajaro ten by a grant obtained by the than 40 acres. As a result, 102 rezoning ap- no longer carries boaters or swimmers. Committee, resulted in recommendations Children and adults no longer line its by Phil Williams and Associates to re- banks to fish. move sediment and set back the levees in The Riverʼs slow decline places to restore parts of the flood plain. Years ago, Ohlone Indians living in the This work will be done by the Corps and upper Pajaro River watershed paddled paid for by the State. their tule rafts all the way to the river In 2005, the Committee released the mouth, where they built bonfires and video Stuck in the Mud: The Pajaro River caught the grunion that came ashore. In in Peril which was shown on Community the 1800s residents and tourists of the Pa- Television and widely distributed in Santa jaro Valley enjoyed carnivals and celebra- Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa tions along the River as well as swimming, Clara Counties. The next year, 2006, the fishing and bathing. Pajaro was named #1 Most Endangered Slowly, towns were built on the flood River in America by the organization plains. In 1850 farmers built dikes to re- American Rivers in response to an appli- strain winter flows from flooding their cation filed by the Committee. fields. In 1949, the Army Corps of Engi- Nationally, the tragedy of Hurricane neers straightened the River and replaced Katrina helped precipitate a reexamina- the dikes with levees. Sand and gravel tion by the Corps of its mission and poli- mining in the upper watershed in the last cies. A new Watershed Study by the 50 years have contributed to aggravated Corps presages a more balanced approach flooding. The 1949 levees are no longer ef- to the levee project with the possibility of fective. more habitat and environmental benefit. After a section of the levee failed in Levee funding elusive 1995, the town of Pajaro was flooded. All of this planning is vital and pre- There was a hue and cry from growers cedes the levee flood protection project of and Pajaro residents and businesses de- the Army Corps of Engineers. Each year manding that something be done. Angry the Corps works on plans for the River, growers insisted on better maintenance of only to be halted by lack of funds. The Pa- the “flood control channel” as they pre- jaro is low on the national list for funding ferred to call the river. The Counties of despite lobbying by local Flood Protec- Santa Cruz and Monterey responded by tion Authority officials. Eventually the cutting the riparian corridor, leaving only Corps will present design alternatives for one tree every 75 feet. With the corridor public consideration. It remains to be seen denuded of trees except in the Coastal how the Corps will resolve conflicting Zone where the Coastal Commission in- priorities. Please recycle this paper again The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 7 Chapter and Group seeking Carmel Valley artist publishes Executive Committee Candidates wildflower book

o you know someone who would www.ventana.sierraclub.org. To volun- be a good candidate to serve on ei- teer to run or recommend someone you otanical illustrator Mary Barnas ther the Chapter or the Group know call Mary Gale, 626-3565 (Mon- Pomeroy of Carmel Valley has just ex- DExecutive Committee? These committees terey) or Aldo Giacchino, 460-1538 released a stunning book skillfully ecu- meet once a month to determine Chap- (Santa Cruz). Santa Cruz members are el- blendingB art and science in wildflower tion. ter and Group policies and to take action igible to serve both in Monterey at the portraits of the Central Coast. Favorite M a r - on issues that affect our beautiful area. Chapter level or in Santa Cruz at the Wildflowers of the West Coast - Portrayed r i a g e Typical tasks include reading EIRs, writ- Group level. Monterey members are eli- on the Monterey Peninsula contains 64 to fel- ing letters to government bodies, testify- gible to serve at the Chapter level. full-size color plates of familiar flowers low-artist ing before City Councils and County Chapter Nominating Committee from our local trails and meadows. Frederick Supervisors, and on occasion recom- members are Joyce Stevens, Rod Mills, The illustrations are rendered in pen, ink P o m e r o y mending the Club take legal action. Lorri Lockwood, Gudrun Beck, Gillian and watercolor and are accompanied by a b r o u g h t To learn more, check out the Chapter Taylor, Margie Kay, and Bruce Delgado. detailed description, includ- Mary to the website for election rules and timetable: ing the common name, scien- M o n t e r e y tific name, where found, and Peninsula, and for the last 53 time of year it blooms. years, Carmel Valley has been Getting close to nature is easy her home. C o n Pomeroy’s paintings have v in Marina o lv been shown in international u lu exhibitions and are in the col- s s early 60 local residents attended a tary purposes. The original white obser- ol da lections of the University of Sierra Club forum about Marina vation tower for the rifle range can still be ne lla California, Berkeley, natural areas on June 14 at the seen from Hwy. 1 just north of the and the Hunt Insti- MarinaN Library organized by Steve Zmak. CSUMB exit and will be preserved as a tute for Botanical Marina City Councilmember and Cali- historical landmark. Stilwell Hall and D o c u m e n t a - fornia State Parks Designer Ken Gray other structures have been removed, and tion, Pitts- gave a presentation about the new Fort plans are being developed for restoration b u r g h , Ord Dunes State Park. Former Marina and nurturing of native plants and eradi- Pennsyl- City Council Member and Bureau of cation of invasive species such as the per- vania. Land Management botanist Bruce Del- vasive ice plant. gado spoke on the many activities and at- Although the park is not yet officially tractions on the 7,200 acres and 50 miles open to the public, there are three access of trails on the Fort Ord Public Lands. points for those wanting a sneak preview: The newly-created Fort Ord Dunes 1) through an opening in the fence off the State Park comprises four miles of coast- Rec. Trail in Marina directly below the line west of Hwy. 1 in Marina. This prop- Hwy. 1 overpass of Del Monte Boulevard erty, formerly part of the decom- near the Reindollar Avenue intersection, Iris douglasiana missioned Fort Ord, was used by the 2) through a tunnel passing under Hwy. 1 Army as a rifle range and for other mili- at the corner of First Street and First Av- enue near the District 4 County Supervi- sor’s Office, and 3) through an opening in the fence off the Rec. Trail in Sand City. Her When the park is finally open, the en- n e w trance will be at the Eighth Street Over- book cel- pass where there will be parking, e b r a t e s trailheads, and a campground. C e n t r a l Bruce Delgado reminded the audience Coast na- that the Fort Ord Public Lands adjacent tives, captur- to Marina are home to mountain lions, ing the intricate coyotes, bobcats, deer, snakes, a variety of Pomeroy, who plant details birds, and other species, not to mention was born in Germany, often useful to profuse wildflowers. Delgado brought spent many years in her second botanists. It is a two gopher snakes and two black legless homeland, Quito, Ecuador, where she unique volume com- lizards giving attendees an up-close look. worked for the Central University in bining beauty, art and For updates on Fort Ord Dunes State Quito as an illustrator in the Geology De- scientific accuracy. Fa- Park go to: partment. Her love of botany inspired 200 vorite Wildflowers of the www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=580. color illustrations of the wildflowers of West Coast can be For more information about BLM lands the jungles and high Andes Mountains. purchased for $35 near Marina visit: She immigrated to the U.S. to attend plus shipping by www.fortordpubliclands.org/. the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine calling Arts in Philadelphia. Two years later, she 659-2012. moved to the California coast, becoming Please patronize our an illustrator for the University of Cali- advertisers fornia’s Botany Department at Berkeley. She illustrated a comprehensive volume Let them know you have called A Flora of the Marshes of California seen their ad in containing over 350 line drawings notable Abronia latifolia The Ventana for their fine technical detail and artistic

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Cap and trade plan included by Virginia Draper Timeline for greenhouse gas reduction measures n June the California Air Resources Western Climate Initiative, comprised of as increasing energy efficiency in homes, Board (CARB) released the Climate seven states and three Canadian provinces, commercial buildings, and vehicles. By Jan. 1, 2009 CARB adopts plan Change Draft Scoping Plan designed to to create a regional carbon market. Other principles for a well-designed indicating how emission reductions will Iimplement AB 32, the greenhouse gas re- The draft plan does be achieved via regulations, market duction law. Passed in 2006, AB 32 re- not say how emissions mechanisms (cap and trade programs) quires the State to reduce greenhouse gas allowances will be dis- and other actions. emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. This is tributed. Mary Nichols, “Sierra Club is opposed to During 2009 CARB staff drafts rule about a 10% reduction from today’s lev- ARB Chair, says they giving away emission credits language to implement its plan and els and a 30% reduction from business-as- are trying “to split the holds a series of public workshops on usual levels projected for 2020. difference”—auctioning to polluters.” each measure. Calling the draft plan “balanced and only a few allowances at By Jan. 1, 2010 Early action meas- comprehensive,” Bill Magavern, Sierra first and giving away the ures take effect. Club California’s Director, noted that it rest, but auctioning more in future years. cap and trade program are in the Cap and During 2010 CARB conducts series includes many ideas presented by Sierra Sierra Club is opposed to giving away Auction Position paper: sierraclubcalifor of rulemakings to adopt GHG regula- Club activists in May. For instance, the emission credits to polluters. nia.org/globalwarming/html. tions. plan calls on utilities to produce a third of The Sierra Club and other environ- The final draft will go to the Air Re- By Jan. 1, 2011 CARB completes their energy from renewable sources such mental organizations (e.g., Union of Con- sources Board in November and be major rulemakings for reducing GHGs. as wind, solar, and geothermal by 2020. cerned Scientists, National Resources adopted in January. From 2009-2011 all CARB may revise the rules and adopt The draft plan also requires more efficient Defense Council, and Environment Cali- measures will be vetted and analyzed, new ones after 1/1/2011 in furtherance cars and trucks. fornia) believe all allowances should be with full public input, as the plan moves of the 2020 cap. Most of the reductions would be super- auctioned. They assert, “Allowances through the regulatory process. For in- By Jan. 1, 2012 GHG rules and mar- vised under an ambitious cap and trade should be seen as a public asset, since they formation about hearings and other ways ket mechanisms adopted by CARB take program that targets four sectors: electric- represent permission to use the atmos- to give input, see the California Air Re- effect and are legally enforceable. ity, transportation, industry, and natural phere, which belongs to all of us, to dis- sources Board web site: Dec. 31, 2020 Deadline for achieving gas. Due to launch in 2012, this program pose of pollution.” Proceeds should be arb.ca.gov/cc/scopingplan. Information 2020 GHG emissions cap (1990 levels). will be developed in conjunction with the invested in highest-value solutions, such on Sierra Club California’s activities re- By 2050, Reduce GGH to 80 percent lated to implementation of AB 32 is at below 1990 levels. sierraclubcalifornia.org. Help prepare Sierra Club huts for winter ave a fun weekend volunteering at one of the Club’s backcountry huts in the Tahoe area. The Sierra ClubH owns and maintains four huts in the Lake Tahoe area for recreation. Each cabin provides rustic sleeping areas and has a wood stove and pit toilet. These cab- ins are used as crosscountry ski destina- tions by members and others. Reservations and payment for their use are made through the Club’s Clair Tap- paan Lodge. During the fall, volunteer work parties stock firewood and perform other clean- ing and maintenance chores. Each hut is a short backpack or dirt road drive during the fall. The crisp mountain air and the opportunity to take a short hike and enjoy fall colors reflected in a nearby lake at the end of the work day is a volunteer Dick Simpson benefit. There is good company and the Your editor at Bradley Hut in winter. satisfaction of providing emergency shel- ter for skiers and snowshoers. September 20-21, Peter Grubb Hut, No experience is necessary; the only re- Coordinator: Harvey Ceaser, quirement is a healthy attitude toward 925-937-1406, [email protected]. manual labor. The Club provides food September 27-28, Bradley Hut, Coor- and tools; you need only bring gear for a dinators: Hal Tompkins & Joan Marshall, simple overnight backpack trip. Contact 650-364-8603, the leader below if you want to volunteer. [email protected], The huts exist only because of the gener- [email protected]. ous contributions from their users and October 4-5, Ludlow Hut, Coordina- friends. tor: Dick Simpson, 650-494-9272, September 6-7, Benson Hut, Coordina- [email protected]. tor: Jim Gannon, 707-525-1052, October 11-12, Peter Grubb Hut, Co- [email protected]. ordinator: Joel Brody 510-531-6566, [email protected]. 10 The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter, Volume 47, Number 4, 2008 Printed on recycled paper O UTINGS

In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that sharp hills. Be prepared for headwinds and O UTINGS R ATINGS some congestion on the trail, especially around participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have in- Fisherman’s Wharf. 30 miles at a leisurely pace. surance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Car- GENERAL INFORMATION: Helmets mandatory. Bring water and lunch to pooling, ridesharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement eat at Lock Paddon Park in Marina. Leaders: All outings begin and end at the trailhead. among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427. Carpooling to and from the trailhead is strictly CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval a private arrangement between the driver and by the State of California. Saturday, August 16 the riders. Carpool drivers are not agents or Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver. To read it before choos- HIKE: PESCADERO CREEK CO. PARK employees of the Sierra Club. ing to participate on an outing go to An 11-1/2 mile hike through this 6500-acre red- www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/. wood-forested watershed along one of the EXPLANATION OF RATINGS: major creeks in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The outings described vary in difficulty We’ll hike the Old Haul Road Trail and sec- from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. The tions of the Pomponio, Bear Ridge, Canyon following explanation is a general guideline.  Notice  and Tarwater Loop Trails. See old-growth red- (For more information about the difficulty of a Due to uncertain fire situation this summer, we woods and deposits of tar in Tarwater creek. particular outing, call the leader). This is a reschedule of a hike canceled in May. recommend you call the leader before outings. Meet at the Santa Cruz County Government Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace. Center at 8:30 a.m. Bring water, lunch, and $6 Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight elevation Some outings may be changed because trails are closed. carpool. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. gain; easy pace. Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2000' gain; Saturday, August 16 boots; better than average fitness required. MOONLIGHT HIKE: PINNACLES Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking; Friday, August 15 BIKE RIDE: PG TO MARINA We’ll start with a potluck dinner at the camp- demanding pace; for experienced hikers in good A UGUST ground and begin our hike around 6:00 p.m. condition only. Let’s explore the links in the trail through Should still be warm enough to wear short Sunday, August 10 Monterey and Sand City and see how they con- sleeves for the entire hike. Pinnacles is a great HIKE: NISENE MARKS M EETING P LACES nect with Rec. Trail and the Fort Ord bike place for a night hike given the unique geologic Let’s enjoy a long and strenuous hike, about 10- path. Meet at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove at features and open sky making it easy to walk 12 miles, 1500' elevation gain. It should be 10:00 a.m. at the start of the Rec. Trail. Arrive by moonlight. Not to be missed! $5 fee for DIRECTIONS: mostly shady and cool. Bring enough water and with your bicycle in working condition with camping and pancake breakfast. Call for reser- lunch. Meet in Monterey/Seaside at Home the tires properly inflated. Our route will be al- vation early. Leader: John Howerton, 476-4253 Rio Road Park & Ride: This parking lot is most all on paved bike trails, with some streets on Rio Road in Carmel. Depot at 8:30 a.m. or in Aptos at the park en- or [email protected]. trance at 9:00 a.m. Call leader before for car at the Marina end and behind Costco in Sand Save-Mart / Bagel Bakery: (formerly Al- shuttle arrangements. Leader: Anneliese Suter, City. Relatively flat ride with a few short, bertson’s) South of Monterey on Hwy. 1. One 624-1467. mile past Ocean Ave., turn L on Carmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turn R at the light. Tuesday, August 12 Save-Mart/ Bagel Bakery on the R. SENIOR WALK: LIGHTHOUSE FIELD/ Santa Cruz County Government Center: NEARY LAGOON The large grey building at the corner of Ocean 3-mile walk from Lighthouse Field to Neary & Water in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner Lagoon to Santa Cruz Wharf. Bring lunch or of the parking lot nearest to the intersection. eat at one of the Wharf’s restaurants. Meet be- Felton Faire: The shopping center at the fore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at Light- junction of Graham Hill and Mt. Hermon Rds house Field parking area at 9:50 a.m. $2 carpool. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841. in Felton. We meet at the edge of the Safeway Built by Sierra Club members in 1934, this rustic, hostel-style parking lot nearest Graham Hill Rd. Tuesday, August 12 lodge stands atop historic Donner Pass, just an hour and a 41st Avenue / Sears: From Hwy. 1 in Capi- HIKE: EWOLDSON TRAIL tola take the 41st Ave. exit. Go toward the half from Sacramento. ocean on 41st Ave. Pass the main Mall entrance This gorgeous 4-1/2 mile lollipop loop with 1,600' elevation gain follows McWay Creek and turn right into the next entrance near through dense coastal redwood forest to a Clair Tappaan Lodge is the perfect summer base camp for Sears. We meet behind the bank located at 41st panoramic overlook of the Big Sur coastline. anyone who enjoys the wide variety of activities offered by and Capitola Road. Moderate pace with stops to enjoy flora & the Tahoe area. Explore wildflower gardens and expansive MPC Parking lot: Monterey Peninsula fauna. Bring water & lunch. Arrive early; we College Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take the leave at 9:00 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park & views while hiking the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Short hikes Fisherman’s Wharf exit, go straight one block, Ride, Carmel. Call for reservation; if trail still to secluded mountain lakes begin at the Lodge and are turn L and L again into the first parking lot— closed, we’ll do something similar. Leader: perfect for introducing the family to the mountains. Donner A. This is the site of the Thurs. Farmers Mkt. Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. Lake offers great kayaking, swimming, and fishing while Plenty of parking with no fee on weekends. Donner Summit has long been a destination for rock climbers and mountain bikers. Moving? Please fill out Guests enjoy excellent family style meals, a friendly staff and and mail the change a casual and communal atmosphere. See you on Donner of address form on p. 15 or email: [email protected] Summit... The post office charges us 70¢ each if they handle the address change. For more information about our special programs Please help the club by using the or to receive a full schedule and description of Clair Tappaan programs please visit our website at Home Depot Seaside coupon on p. 15. Thank you! www.ctl.sierraclub.org or call (800) 679-6775.

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Sunday, August 17 tion at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Call for reservation. Tuesday, August 26 Wednesday - Saturday, September 3 - 6 WALK: CARMEL RIVER BEACH Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. SENIOR WALK: POT BELLY BEACH BACKPACK: YOSEMITE How about a Saturday morning saunter from Leader will take us along the back way down to Visit the Cathedral Lakes region, among the Carmel River Beach to Monastery Beach, re- Saturday, August 23 the beach past museum and Cement Ship. Meet most sublime high-country areas in the park. turning via the bluff trail? Enjoy breathtaking WALK: ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. To go direct, This 3-night, basecamp outing is suitable for views of and listen to the surf. 3 This slough was once the outflow point for the take Hwy. 1 to Park Ave. exit, right at stop first timers as well as experienced backpackers. miles. Wear comfortable shoes; dress for the Central Valley’s Sacramento-San Joaquin sign to Kennedy. Park on street. Bring lunch, Individual commissary. Contact me for details. weather, wind breaker recommended. Bring Rivers to the Pacific Ocean (the western Sierra water, $1 carpool. Restrooms available. Leader: Leader: DJ Goehring, 277-9908, or dj- water and snack. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the park- Nevada watershed) before the San Andreas Joan Brohmer, 462-3803. [email protected]. ing lot at Carmel River Beach at the lagoon Fault broke the Golden Gate geologic ridge a (south end of Carmelo in Carmel). Leader: long time ago. 5-6 miles with 500' elevation Tuesday, August 26 Saturday, September 6 Martha Saylor, 372-9215. gain. $2.50/ person entrance fee + carpool con- HIKE: MILL CREEK HIKE: NISENE MARKS tribution. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Hwy. 1 Mar This 5-1/2 mile in-& out hike with 250' eleva- 6 miles with car-shuttle from Cabrillo College Tuesday, August 19 Monte exit to carpool. Call Nick for additional tion gain takes us along a beautifully-terraced to the Safeway in Aptos. We’ll take the Scout SENIOR HIKE: RINCON TRAIL information. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101. trail to a spectacular coastal overlook. Moder- Trail up over the ridge to the Aptos Creek Fire This is a new hike from the Rincon parking lot ate pace with stops to enjoy flora & fauna. Road then follow the Split-Stuff, Vienna on Hwy. 9 to the Pogonip. Meet before 9:30 Sunday, August 24 Bring water & lunch. Arrive early, we leave at Woods, Terrace and Oak Ridge Trails to the a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at the Rincon parking HIKE: SALINAS RIVER STATE BEACH 10:00 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park & Ride, Old-Growth Loop Trail in the Marcell’s For- lot on Hwy. 9. Bring lunch, water, $3 carpool. We’ll hike 4 miles south from the pristine Sali- Carmel. Call for reservation; If trail closed, est section of the park. View the fascinating Leader: Helena Cantin, 438-4253. nas River State Beach to the mouth of the river we’ll do something similar. Leader: Lynn Twisted Grove, and the grove with the largest in the Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge. Bomberger, 375-7777. old-growth redwoods in the park. We end with Tuesday, August 19 After a short break, we’ll hike back for an op- a trek along the Aptos Rancho Trail past a gor- HIKE: NISENE MARKS tional lunch at Phil’s in Moss Landing. Excel- Saturday, August 30 geous vertical fern grove. One shallow, un- This 6-1/2 mile loop on the Bridge Creek Trail lent opportunities to view shorebirds and HIKE: BIG BASIN bridged creek crossing. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. with 900' elevation gain takes us through a marine mammals. From Hwy. 1, take Moss From Big Basin Park Hdqrs., we’ll go up Sky- at 9:30 a.m. Bring water, lunch, and $1 carpool. lovely redwood forest and along beautiful Landing Rd. to Sandholdt Rd. Meet at 9:00 a.m. line-to-the-Sea Trail to East Ridge Trail and Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. creeks with several crossings. Moderate pace in the parking lot on the left, after crossing the back with lunch at Sky Meadow. 8 miles with with stops to enjoy flora & fauna. Bring water bridge. (Do not take Potrero Rd. to the wrong 600' elevation gain. Bring lunch, water. Wear Saturday, September 6 & lunch. Arrive early; we leave at 8:45 a.m. parking lot!) 8 miles with no elevation gain. good hiking boots. Meet at the Santa Cruz HIKE: FORT ORD DUNES sharp from gas station by Home Depot in Sea- Leader: Eugene Sobka, 449-0873. County Government Center at 9:30 a.m., at Let’s explore the new State Park, Fort Ord side. Leave from parking lot behind Aptos Sta- Felton Faire at 10:00 a.m., or at Park Hdqrs. at Dunes. Hopefully it will have opened. There is 11:00 a.m. Leader: George Jammal, 706-4233. a short boardwalk up to the dunes, several level old roads or trails parallel to the highway, and Sunday, August 31 dunes down to the ocean. 6-mile loop. Walk- HIKE: SOBERANES CREEK/ROCKY RIDGE ing through the sand may be strenuous but a This is a 5-mile loop with 1700' elevation gain. lot of fun. Bring water, lunch, binoculars for We’ll follow the Soberanes Creek Trail into a bird watching. Meet at Seaside Home Depot at verdant redwood grove, then climb steeply to 9:00 a.m. Definitely call before. Leader: An- grassy knolls for great views at lunch. We’ll de- neliese Suter, 624-1467. scend Rocky Ridge with more fine views. “Peace begins Boots recommended; hiking poles helpful. Tuesday, September 9 Bring water and lunch. Meet at Rio Road Park SENIOR HIKE: CABRILLO COLLEGE Well Within” & Ride at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Call for reser- This is a new hike. About 3 miles with uphill. vation. Leader: DJ Goehring, 277-9908. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. Bring lunch, water, $1 carpool. Leader: Brooke Ewoldsen, 475-6188. S EPTEMBER Tuesday, September 9 Tuesday, September 2 HIKE: GLEN DEVEN HIKE: GARZAS CREEK Our 7-mile hike with 800' elevation gain takes P RIVATE SPAS & SAUNAS OVERLOOKING Our 4-1/2 mile loop with 900' elevation gain us into a lovely canyon and along redwood- A J APANESE GARDEN takes us through a redwood canyon and along lined Garrapata Creek. After lunch, we’ll ex- Garzas Creek with six picturesque crossings. plore the ranch house, a writer’s studio, and Moderate pace with stops to enjoy flora & then hike out onto a ridge for spectacular fauna. Bring water & lunch. Arrive early, we views. Moderate pace with stops to enjoy flora leave at 10:00 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park & fauna. Bring water & lunch. Arrive early, we & Ride. Call for reservation. Leader: Lynn leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park & u Massage Therapy Bomberger, 375-7777. u Skin & Body Care u All Natural Skin Care Products

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Ride. Call for reservation. Lynn Bomberger, Saturday, September 20 ture Center for lunch. Prepare for sun, heat, Saturday, September 27 375-7777. HIKE: QUAIL HOLLOW/ LOCH LOMOND dust, fog, or wind. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at HIKE: BIG BASIN A 7-mile combination hike including a 3-1/2 Sears 41st Ave. or at 9:50 a.m. at Shen’s (Mis- Sempervirens Fund is currently pursuing an ac- Sunday, September 14 mile trek through Quail Hollow Ranch Park sion & King). Bring lunch, water, $5 carpool. quisition which will allow us access the Chalks HIKE: POGONIP and a 3-1/2 mile trek through Loch Lomond Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803. Trail fire road north of Chalk Mtn. to the most We’ll see the haunted meadow, sacred oak, Reservoir Park. Quail Hollow, with its sandy remote areas of Big Basin SP up to the former kilns, and other thrilling sights. 6 miles. Bring and rocky terrain, has views of Ponderosa Pine Tuesday, September 23 Sandy Point Fire Station at the top of Gazos lunch and water. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa (rare relics of cooler and moister times), second- HIKE: POINT LOBOS Creek Rd. 7 miles with 1100' elevation gain. Cruz County Government Center. Leader: growth redwoods, and mature dwarf redwoods Our 6-mile grand loop with minimal elevation Some uphill off-trail scrambling, which means Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325. that grow only 18-20 feet high. After a moder- gain takes us along tree-clad headland trails boots, long pants, and a hiking stick (optional). ate shuttle to Loch Lomond, with its gorgeous with magnificent views. We’re certain to see a Sunday, September 14 reservoir, we’ll hike through a mixed second- variety of wildlife & wildflowers. Bring water HIKE: PALO CORONA RANCH growth redwood, madrone and oak forest and & lunch. Arrive early, we leave at 9:30 a.m. Rescheduling the July 6 hike, we’ll hike up and along the reservoir banks. Bring plenty of sharp from Rio Road Park & Ride. Call for down ranch roads and arrive, via one route or water, lunch, $4 carpool, and share of entry reservation; if trail closed, we’ll do something another, at the Corona Cabin for lunch. Hope- fees. Meet at Santa Cruz County Government similar. Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. fully none of the ranch will have burned, and Center at 9:30 a.m. or at Felton Faire at 10:00 we’ll have the usual splendid views of the Santa a.m. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. Lucia foothills. Be prepared for 10-12 miles and 2000' elevation gain. Call for reservation and Saturday, September 20 other information. Leader: Larry Parrish: 622- WALK: POINT LOBOS 7455. We’ll start this 4-mile hike around beautiful Point Lobos at the highway, to Whaler’s Cove, Sunday, September 14 out to the Pit and back, to the top of Whaler’s WALK: ASILOMAR-PEBBLE BEACH Knoll, and return via Lace Lichen trail. There ATTENTION:ATTENTION: A 4-mile loop starting on neighborhood streets are usually wildflowers still out and some and then thru dunes out to Point Joe and back wildlife to see. Meet at SaveMart on Carmel PotentialPotential along the beach boardwalk. Beach wildflowers, Rancho Blvd. at 9:00 a.m. for a short carpool. Advertisers!Advertisers! possible wildlife to be seen. Meet across from Bring snack, water, and optional binoculars for the Fishwife Restaurant on Sunset Dr. and close-ups of animals. Leader: Martha Saylor, Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove at 9:00 a.m. 372-9215. Sierra Club Member Back about noon. Bring water and a snack. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215. Sunday, September 21 Profile HIKE: BIG BASIN Advertising in this newsletter packs Tuesday, September 16 Time for the “Sea to Tree trail” again. We’ll more clout into your advertising dol- SENIOR HIKE: POINT LOBOS take the bus from downtown Santa Cruz to lars. Sierra Club members are one of the Leader’s favorite place. Park at Whaler’s Cove, park headquarters. Always a great, mostly most valuable audiences in America. and hike the North Shore Trail, Allen Cypress downhill hike to the sea, through the redwoods They are “opinion leaders” and “influ- Grove, Sand Hill Trail to Piney Woods for to the waterfalls. 14 miles. Meet at the Metro entials;” by any name they are some of Center at 8:20 a.m. Must have exact fare for lunch. About 3 miles on good trails with some America’s most sought-after advertising moderate uphill. Heavy poison oak. Meet be- bus. Call for more details. Leader: John How- erton, 476-4253. targets. Their own purchasing activity is fore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at Whaler’s substantial. But, more important, they Cove about 10:30 a.m. Dress for weather. Bring lunch, water, $6 carpool, and share of entrance Tuesday, September 23 influence others—in everything from fee. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841. SENIOR HIKE: WADDELL/BIG BASIN opinion and outlook to choice of prod- 5 miles on tree-lined dirt roads. Sun & shade. ucts. They are not only consumers, but Tuesday, September 16 Some uphill. We’ll take the Marsh Trail to Na- also doers and leaders. HIKE: MITTELDORF PRESERVE This 4-1/2 mile loop with 900' elevation gain Club Members are among the most has 8 bridged creek crossings, a redwood forest active, affluent audiences of adventure and spectacular views. Moderate pace with travelers and year-round outdoor stops to enjoy flora & fauna. Bring water and sports enthusiasts your advertising dol- lunch. Arrive early, we leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp lars can buy. It’s an unduplicated audi- from Rio Road Park & Ride. Call for reserva- ence with the power to buy your prod- tion. Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. ucts and services.

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If that hike is not possible, we’ll walk up to Day and we’ll assist monument staff and join Chalk Mtn. from Whitehouse Canyon Rd. with other volunteers working on improve- (same distance, 1300' uphill). Meet at 9:30 a.m. ments for the Selby Campground. Sunday is at the Santa Cruz County Government Center for recreation. Our group will plan a moderate to carpool. Call Nick to find out status. Leader: hike in the Caliente Mountains. The views are Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101. spectacular, and the monument is known for its number and variety of raptors. Contact Saturday - Sunday, September 27 - 28 leader Craig Deutsche, 310-477-6670, SERVICE TRIP: CARRIZO PLAIN [email protected]. Your opportunity to visit and to assist an out- standing and relatively unknown national Sunday, September 28 monument. Saturday is National Public Lands HIKE: SALINAS RIVER STATE BEACH See August 24 for details. Leader: Eugene Sobka, 449-0873. C LASSIFIEDS Tuesday, September 30 SENIOR HIKE: RINCON/UCSC Rates: $5 per line for Sierra Club members. Pay- ment must accompany all ads. Make checks 3 miles starting at the Rincon parking area on payable to: Sierra Club. Approx. 35 characters Hwy. 9. through one corner of Pogonip and up per line. Spaces and punctuation count as char- onto UCSC along Fuel Break Rd. to Chin- acters. Typewritten or computer generated copy quapin Rd. Lunch in wooded area by dorms. only. Lots of uphill. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears Ed Gilbert HAVE YOU DISCOVERED SHAVER LAKE 41st Ave. or go direct to Rincon parking area. yet?? www.shaverlakelogcabin.com. Bring lunch, water, $3 carpool. Leader: Brooke Ewoldsen, 475-6188. Saturday, 6/14/08, on Long Ridge Open Space hike led by Ed. Gilbert. From left to right, WHAT DO YOU HAUL IN A BIKE Front: Mari Tustin and Denise Levin. Rear: Wayne Fourney, Marie Becker, Tony Ornellas, TRAILER other than kids? Email the editor, Michele VanHentenryk, Bernd Riechelmann, and Daniel Seltz. [email protected], and relate your experi- Tuesday, September 30 ence. Include your city and telephone number. HIKE: TAN BARK TRAIL ing area on Star Hill Road. We’ll hike the El fires in our National Forest, we’ll hike some- Our strenuous 8-mile in-and-out hike with Corte De Madera Creek Trail 3.6 miles to the where in the northern sections of Los Padres. 2000' elevation gain parallels Partington Creek, main entrance near Skegg’s Point on Skyline Either Devil’s Peak, Danish Creek, Big Pines, then through redwoods to the Tin House. Blvd. Then the Tafoni, Fir, and Methusela or Bluff Camp. Expect 8-12 miles and 2000' el- Moderate pace with stops to enjoy flora & Trails back to our start. Along the Tafoni Trail evation gain. Please call within a week of this fauna. Lunch with spectacular views of the Big we’ll take a side trip to a large sandstone for- hike to confirm the location, meeting time & Sur Coast. Bring water & lunch. Arrive early, mation with shallow caves and honeycomb de- place, etc. Leader: Larry Parrish, 622-7455. we leave at 9:00 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park pressions reminiscent of outcroppings at Castle & Ride. Call for reservation; if trail closed after Rock State Park, though it seems to be made of Tuesday, October 7 the fire, we’ll do something similar. Leader: softer and more fragile material. Spectacular HIKE: MITTELDORF PRESERVE Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. views to the sea along the ridge top and near 6-mile hike with little elevation gain along the creek headwaters. The canyons are filled Williams Creek through a serene redwood for- with second-growth redwoods and Douglas fir. O CTOBER est. We’ll see a nice variety of ferns and flowers. Meet at the Santa Cruz County Government Bring water & lunch. Arrive early, we leave at Saturday, October 4 Center at 8:30 a.m. Bring water, lunch, and $8 9:30 a.m. sharp from Rio Road Park & Ride. HIKE: EL CORTE DE MADERA PRESERVE carpool. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. Call for reservation. Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777. A 9-mile loop starting from the entrance park- Saturday, October 4 HIKE: SOQUEL DEMO FOREST Friday, October 10 This large forest is situated north and above BIKE RIDE: PEBBLE BEACH Nisene Marks. Strenuous 10-mile loop with Meet at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fishwife restau- 1500' elevation gain on forest roads and trails, rant in Pacific Grove (Hwy. 68 and Asilomar mostly shaded, shared with mountain bikers. Blvd.) Please arrive with your bicycle in work- Bring water and lunch, snacks for breaks. Meet ing condition with the tires properly inflated. in Seaside at Home Depot at 8:30 a.m. or at the We’ll ride along paved streets for about 15 Corralitos Meat Market at 9:15 a.m. Definitely miles, enjoying ocean scenery and stopping at call before. Leader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467. viewpoints. About 2 hours. Helmets manda- tory. Bring a lunch to eat at the end of the ride Sunday, October 5 in the leaders’ back garden. Hosts will provide HIKE: LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST cups of English tea. Leaders: Cath Farrant and Depending on the extent of the recent forest Mary Dainton, 372 7427. Doors, Windows, & More Enhance energy and sound efficiencies The more includes plumbing, electrical and other remodel/addition work Years of experience Contractors license Bruce Kishler 831-476-8044 408-472-4478 [email protected]

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