Attention Monterey Residents!
Mail to: Email to: To make an online comment on this issue in general, and not on the Negative Declaration: SURFRIDER recognizes the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the planet's coasts are necessary and irreplaceable. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment. SURFRIDER promotes the right of low-impact, free and open access to the world's waves and beaches for all people. SURFRIDER acts to preserve this right of access. SURFRIDER is dedicated to enhancing wave-riding opportunities in ways which will not adversely impact nearshore ecosystems. SURFRIDER believes environmental education is essential to the future health and well- being of the planet. SURFRIDER seeks to develop and utilize educational materials that are informative, factual, proactive, synergistic and fun. SURFRIDER strives to be accurate and nonpartisan in its communications with its members and the general public. In addition, SURFRIDER will express the unique values inherent in wave-riding — individualism, camaraderie, non materialism, and an appreciation for human kind's historic relations with the Ocean. SURFRIDER is a grassroots organization, effective through the participation of its members. SURFRIDER activities emphasize the value of an involved membership. SURFRIDER encourages all commercial enterprises to adopt the Ceres Principles . Their determination to do so will favorably influence SURFRIDER's willingness to provide support. SURFRIDER will not permit sponsors to divert the Foundation from its mission or projects undertaken. SURFRIDER does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin for any reason. SURFRIDER promotes the healthy enjoyment of the coastal environment for all people. SURFRIDER and its representatives, affiliations and chapters agree to abide by these principles and all rules and regulations governing non-profit organizations.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
PLEASE take 2 minutes to write a brief letter in support of the proposed Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging policy, which bans polystyrene (Styrofoam) take-out food containers and favors biodegradable, compostable or recyclable containers.
Here's Some Sample Letters.
Pacific Grove and Carmel have already adopted the ordinance, however Monterey has received aggressive pressure from the American Chemistry Council opposing a ban on polystyrene. This petro-chemical giant should not be the one to dictate what is best for the environmental and public health of our community - we, the local residents should!
The City's Negative Declaration, an environmental review document consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act, for the proposed Styrofoam ban is NOW AVAILABLE HERE.
Please submit a comment on the issue, and/or the environmental document as soon as possible. Your letters are key to this forward-thinking environmental win! Public comment period for the Negative Declaration closes on 11/24. Your letter can be short and sweet! State your name, address, one or two sentences in support of the ordinance, and a thank you to council members for addressing the issue. For more information, please see the links below.
Public comments can be submitted any of three ways:
For questions regarding the ordinance, please contact:
City of Monterey
attention: Kimberly Cole
City Hall, Planning, Engineering,
and Environmental Compliance Division
Monterey, CA 93940
cole@ci.monterey. ca.us
www.monterey.org/commentform.html
Angela Brantley
Solid Waste Program Manager
Monterey CA 93940
brantley@ci. monterey. ca.us
831-646-5662
Further Information:
http://www.monterey.org/recycle/3r/ontheboat/Litter.html
http://www.surfrider.org/monterey/ chapter_campaigns.html
http://www.mindfully.org/Plastic/6th-Basic-Food-Group.htm
http://science.howstuffworks.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch.htm
http://earthfirst.com/?s=pacific+ocean+gyre& searchsubmit= Find
http://www.passionpurveyors.com (local distributor of environmentally preferable products)
General Meeting...Shark Style
Come join your fellow Surfrider Enthusiasts for our Chapter's General Meeting. The Coolest Part is that Sean Van Sommeran, Monterey's most experienced White Shark Researcher, will be joining us to give a Shark Presentation as well.
A Little About Sean Van Sommeran:Sean completed his first long range tuna trip and witnessed his first white shark predation (elephant seal) when he was just 12 years old right up at Ano Nuevo Island. This is where he now conducts long term monitoring and studies of white sharks. Sean has been working every fall and winter with white sharks at Ano Nuevo Island since he established the study in 1992.
In addition to white sharks, Sean has worked worldwide with various species of sharks and rays.
Sean has worked with the Surfrider Foundation (Santa Cruz Chapter) since 1991 following a series of serious shark injuries on surfers off of Davenport. He has also worked closely with the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (PSRF) to gain protected status for white sharks within Monterey Bay, and more recently at Farallon Islands.
Sean leads the SC chapter's Storm Drain Stenciling Program, a program he first got involved with in 1993.
Come join the Surfrider Monterey Chapter for our General Meeting to chat with Sean and make your voice heard.
When: Wednesday November 19th from 7pm to 9pm
Where: Mcgowan Building (located at the Monterey Institute of International Studies - Room 100)
Corner of Pacific & Franklin (411 Pacific St.)
Party at the Pelican
End of the Year Surfrider Fundraiser Party Shindig Hodown Extravaganza!
Live music, raffle, silent auction, specialty drinks, surf movies and more
When: TBA (probably mid-December)
Where: The Pelican Tavern:
125 Ocean View Boulevard # 126
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone: 831-647-8200
Cost: $5 for Surfrider Members, $8 for Everyone Else ($8 waived if you become a member)
• P.S. If you have an item or service to donate for the Silent Auction or Raffle please contact us at monterey@surfrider.org - THANKS!
Beach Cleanups: Sunday Mornings
(10am - 12pm)
• November 16th
Seaside State Beach
• November 30th
Marina State Beach
Mission Statement
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
Surfrider Foundation Principles
Represented by over 50,000 members and 60 local chapters in the U.S., the Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil. The Surfrider Foundation has adopted the following principles to guide and govern the activities of the organization.
