Surfrider Foundation Newsletter

Kaua'i Chapter January 2007

INSIDE

-January Beach Clean-Up at Aliomanu

-For the Love of the Ocean February Fundraiser

-10 Reasons Against Ethanol Factory

-Misc. Updates and Reminders

Happy New Year 2007 Kaua'i Surfriders!

Surfrider Kaua'i

Announces the…

January Beach Clean-Up

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Aliomanu Beach, Anahola

Directions: Heading North, pass Anahola store. Turn makai on Aliomanu Rd. Go

approximately 1 mile and turn into beach parking area on right.

Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring sunscreen, hat, and

water. Hope to see you there!

For more info, please call: Sheri @652-4648

Save the Date...

Surfrider Kaua'i's 1st Fundraiser!

"For the Love of the Ocean"

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Joe's on the Green Restaurant and Bar @ 7pm

Come on out and show some love for the ocean we all enjoy at our chapter's

first ever fundraising event. There's going to be awesome music from local

bands, as well as a raffle and silent auction with great items from local

artists, shapers, and businesses.

Tickets $10 advance/$15 at the door

Available at:

Scotty's Music, Kalaheo

Progressive Expressions, Koloa

Hanalei Surf Company, Hanalei

10 Reasons Why We Oppose an Ethanol Factory on Kaua'i

The Kaua'i Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation opposes an ethanol factory on

our island for the following reasons:

1. The ethanol factory will cause more air pollution causing additional

human and wildlife health problems.

2. The factory will cause ocean pollution from wastewater effluent that will

reach our coastal waters.

3. The factory will burn coal, an air pollutant and a major contributor to

global warming.

4. Ethanol typically requires more energy to produce than it provides in

usable energy.

5. The production of ethanol requires large amount of fresh water.

6. The Robinson Company will continue to grow sugar cane using methods that

create additional air and water pollution.

7. Ethanol production is not a sustainable source of power and is highly

subsidized by taxpayers; whereas cleaner and truly sustainable technologies

such as wind and solar receive few subsidies.

8. Ethanol factories produce nine gallons of sewage (containing a variety

of pollutants) for every gallon of ethanol.

9. Ethanol(as a fuel additive)

affects the performance of autos, raises gasoline costs 8 to 9 cents a

gallon, and generates as much carbon dioxide as do conventional

petroleum-based fuels.

10. Coal burning produces more mercury per kilowatt of energy than any other

means of power production, and mercury pollution currently poses one of

greatest threats to the health of humans and the oceans.

-Sheri Saari, Surfrider Kaua'i

GET YOUR SURFRIDER GEAR!

We now have men's and women's t-shirts which we'll be selling at the

fundraiser, along with our license plate holders and lots of stickers.

Shirts are $15

Holders are $10

It's a great way to support our chapter and they make great gifts(if you're

willing to give one away)