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Drakes Estero Action Alert Richardson Bay Audubon Center by Rick Johnson 376 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, California 94920 Information: 415/789-0703 Time Frame Newsletter of the Marin Audubon Society. Volume 54, No. 3 November 2011 THE ClapperMARIN AUDUBON Rail SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES Free and Open to the public Drakes Estero Action Alert Richardson Bay Audubon Center by Rick Johnson 376 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, California 94920 Information: 415/789-0703 time frame. Ever since, DBOC has THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:30 PM worked to undermine the Wilderness Natural History of Hummingbirds designation and keep the Estero for their With Meryl Sundove own use. In the draft EIS, Alternative A honors the commitment to end the oyster operations, create the wilderness area, Nordbye and provide the best possible protection Pavek Terry of of native species and habitat. In the Richard EIS, Alternative A is identified as the of courtesy Environmentally Preferred Alternative. Photo courtesy The other three Alternatives (B, C Oyster racks exposed at low tide and D) propose a new special use permit Photo Anna’s Hummingbird to allow Drakes Bay Oyster Company he National Park Service (NPS) has operations in the Estero for 10 more years. The Hummingbirds have many awe-inspiring prepared a Draft Environmental Impact alternatives vary with three levels of increasing qualities packed into their tiny bodies Statement (EIS) for a new Drakes Bay oyster production. According to the EIS, all of making them appealing and special. TOyster Company (DBOC) Special Use Permit these will result in more adverse environmental They are at the functional limits on (SUP). The Draft EIS is now available for impact in the Estero. MAS agrees. miniaturization of body parts like brain public review and comment at this web link: and bone. Hummingbirds are also at the ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE ALTERNATIVE parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID= smallest size physiologically possible The NPS is required to identify the environ- 333&projectID=33043&documentID=43390 for warm-blooded animals like birds mentally preferable alternative in its EIS and are found only in the Americas. The Draft EIS evaluates four alternatives. documents for public review and comment. Meryl will weave stories with the help The first one, Alternative A, ends the oyster This alternative is “the alternative that causes of slides to tell about unique features operation when scheduled on November 30, the least damage to the biological and physical and adaptations of hummingbirds. She 2012. Although Point Reyes National Seashore environment; it also means the alternative which will discuss which hummingbird species was established in 1962, NPS did not acquire best protects, preserves, and enhances historic, are found in Marin County and how to ownership of all lands and waters within the attract them to your garden! cultural, and natural resources.” Alternative A is Seashore’s boundary immediately. In 1965, the Meryl Sundove is a teacher/naturalist identified as the environmentally preferable who worked for National Audubon state-held water bottoms of Drakes Estero were alternative because it has the most potential to Society at the Richardson Bay Audubon conveyed to NPS by the State of California. In protect the biological, physical, and cultural Center as education coordinator for 22 1972, NPS purchased fee title to the upland environment in and around Drakes Estero. This is years. She is a popular field trip leader parcel where the oyster processing facilities based on considerations of the negative impacts of and teacher of the Marin Audubon were located from Mr. Johnson, the owner of the oyster operations, Society’s annual Spring Birds and Their the oyster operation. As part of the purchase as we have discussed Songs class, and has been the Audubon agreement, Mr. Johnson elected to retain a 40- in The Clapper Rail. IN THIS ISSUE naturalist on many National Audubon year Reservation Of Use. Subsequently, the area Society nature travel adventures world- Here are the benefits was designated by law to become a Federal President’s Message 2 wide. She is currently a faculty member of Alternative A; all of Wilderness Area once the oyster operation ceased. of S.T.R.A.W. (Students and Teachers these contribute to Field Trips 3 Restoring A Watershed) which is part When Drakes Bay Oyster Company purchased the protection of the of PRBO Conservation Science. the remaining Reservation Of Use in 2005, the natural ecosystem of Conservation Report 4 Come at 7:15 PM to socialize and new owners knew it would expire in 2012, and Drakes Estero: have refreshments before the program. said they could make their money back in that continued on page 2 Birdlog 7 NOVEMBER 2011 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President’s Message All phone numbers are in the 415 area code unless otherwise noted. Questions? Please By Barbara Salzman contact the Board member. President Barbara Salzman 924-6057 As you will see from our conservation articles, at one of our habitat stewardship days – or all of Vice President Lowell Sykes 388-2821 this is a very busy and important time for the above. Secretary Mariah Baird 456-3355 protecting our natural resources. Not only are Another threat to wildlife and habitat is use Treasurer Josephine Kreider 381-1910 major plans undergoing revisions (the Local or overuse of trails through natural habitats. Finance Chair Greg Block 479-8254 Coastal Plan, GGNRA Management Plan, A recent press release from the Marin County Conservation Phil Peterson 898-8400 Marin County Road and Trails Plan, Larkspur Bicycle Coalition announced that it has hired Barbara Salzman 924-6057 General Plan) but there are a number of projects a lobbyist to advocate for bike use on single- Earthshare Jude Stalker 668-1242 proposed and being evaluated. This month we track (narrow trails that will accommodate one Field Trips Vicky Van Meter 299-2514 only had space for the GGNRA Management person). Bicycles are currently prohibited on Membership Ruth Pratt 453-2989 Plan and San Rafael Airport Athletic complex. most single track trails in the county, except Fundraising Flinn Moore Rauck 892-7554 Other developments being reviewed include a some in state parks. This would discourage Programs Helen Lindqvist 789-0703 Bike Park at Stafford Lake, the Tiburon Library most of the people who enjoy more passive Special Projects Jude Stalker 668-1242 expansion and Hanna Ranch, to name a few. recreation, such as observing wildlife, on such Nominating Phil Peterson 898-8400 Volunteers Bob Hinz 383-8688 We hope members take advantage of the trails. People who enjoy these quiet uses, may Property Management Ed Nute 457-9241 public processes available to comment on the need to speak up to be able to continue. Publicity Martha Jarocki 461-3592 lands and resources that you are concerned MAS has two Christmas Bird Counts coming BAAC Reps Lowell Sykes 388-2821 about. Many parts of the country do not have up soon – register to join us for one or both and Barbara Salzman 924-6057 environmental review. In this The Clapper Rail, take advantage of the class we will be offering DIRECTORS MEETINGS we try to present our view, the view to protect in preparation. We also have some exciting field Meetings open to members. the birds that we all enjoy and the habitats that trips coming up. 7:30 PM, First Tuesday of the month they depend on. The natural resources we have Backers of the campaign to repeal SMART Richardson Bay Audubon Center in Marin are here because lots of people worked (“RepealSMART”) have begun their effort to 376 Greenwood Beach Road Tiburon, California 94920 to protect them. We depend on each of you to collect signatures to qualify a repeal measure for continue and help with that work, whether it be the ballot. They may need as many as 40,000 MAS telephone: 721-4271 (for messages only) writing or e-mailing to a decision-making body, signatures. If you see any of their signature Marin Audubon Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) testifying at a public hearing or coming to help collectors do sign on. organization. All memberships and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Clapper Rail is published ten times a year by the Marin Audubon Society on 100% recycled • Wetland functions and values would be paper. Edited by Bob Hinz [email protected], Drakes Estero 383-8688; and assisted by other members of continued from page 1 restored through natural processes under MAS. Deadline is the first of each month. Alternative A. Fringe wetland habitat and ©2011 Marin Audubon Society • Eelgrass beds in Drakes Estero would benefit eelgrass beds are susceptible to impacts from from removal of shading by oyster racks and Web site: www.marinaudubon.org continued wave action (such as that caused Northern Calif. Bird Box: 681-7422 damage by motorboat propellers. These special by boat wakes) and placement of fill material. (Provided by Golden Gate AS) aquatic ecosystems, functioning as habitat, Alternative A would eliminate from Drakes DONATIONS APPRECIATED! nursery grounds, and food for numerous Estero the daily motorboat traffic and the Marin Audubon Society welcomes gifts of funds, species of fish, waterfowl, and other marine oyster growing bags, allowing these natural stock, or property, and bequests in general, species, would not be disrupted on a daily basis habitats to reestablish. or in honor or memory of someone. Gifts may be directed to any MAS project. Unspecified under Alternative A. • Atmospheric and underwater noise associated gifts of more than $100 will be placed in the • Control of the invasive tunicate Didemnum with boat motors, oyster tumblers, pneumatic Endowment Fund for conservation, the protec- would be more manageable under Alternative drills, and daily customer traffic would be tion of wildlife species and the preservation A. Already present within Drakes Estero, this and enhancement of wildlife habitats. Since removed under Alternative A, thus restoring MAS is an all-volunteer organization, 100% of invasive species most often attaches to hard a more natural soundscape within Drakes your donation goes to its projects.
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