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HIISIERRANI RR NSierra Club San Diego Chapter Serving Imperial and San Diego CountiesWorking To Preserve The Special Nature of San Diego for Over Half A Century
Vol 69 No. 1 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org January/February 2010
by Carolyn Chase
"If we are flexible and pragmatic, if we can
resolve to work tirelessly in common
effort, then we will achieve our commonpurpose: a world that is safer, cleaner and
healthier than the one we found; and afuture that is worthy of our children"
President Barack Obama, September 222009 (Quote at the US delegation center atCOP15)
"The biggest thing we miss is a large grass-roots movement at home creating the
political will necessary to move this issuein Congress." (Behind the scenes quote,
US delegate)
As I write this, it is Oceans Day at the
United Nations Conference on Climate
Change on Copenhagen, Denmark.Temperatures have dropped outside where
we saw the very first light snowfall lastnight. More snow is
expected later in the
week as negotiations heatup inside for when
President Obama willarrive will other Heads of
State.
As you read this, thenews will have reported
what the deal was. Thepredictions are that there
will be some deal, but the
small island states aregravely concerned that
the deal will not be goodenough. To see our first
person account, please
visit the websiteMessagestoAmerica.org
and view the video fromthe woman from Tuvalu.
Tuvalu is on the front-
lines of climate change.As a low-lying island
nation, they say they willbe drowned out of exis-
tence. They have played a
major role in pushing thebig nations to make com-
mitments consistent with
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continued on page 12-COP 15
RAIN HARVESTING --WHATS OLD IS NEWSusan McAllister
For at least three millennia, people acrothe world have harvested rainwater for
household, livestock and agricultural u
With water conservation becoming onethe most important concerns in Southe
California, rain catchment is a re-emering option
Much of our city and urban areas arecovered with impermeable surfaces, pre
venting rain from soaking into soil and
recharging the water table. The rain-fillstreets flow into storm drains carrying
contaminants (oil, trash, pet feces) into
our streams and coastal waters. Collecthe rain off roofs into rain gutters and
into a barrel and/ or cistern is a smart wto store water for irrigation, and can he
reduce the street runoff. Softer than tap
will improve the soil in the landscaping
It is possible to collect 600 gal of rainw
from a 1000 sq ft roof with just 1" of raWith our average 10" of rainfall, San
Diegans can collect 6000 gal of water.
How do you start? Simply use strong a
durable containers. I bought a 32 galloMighty Tuff garbage can and lid. The
water containers can be placed under th
rain gutter downspout , or where thereconcentrated stream flowing off the roo
Generally, these smaller containers woncollect all of the rain, so one can creativ
attach more connecting containers tocatch the overflow. There are many companies on the internet that sell 50 to 65
gallon rain catchment barrels/urns, wit
spigots at the bottom side and covers tokeep debris and mosquitoes out. To
reduce expenses, you can buy your ownspigots and drill a hole in a second con
tainer.
There are rain catchment systems withWill there be polar bears in the wild when she grows up?
Climate at the Crossroads:Witness at COP15
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As I write this, I'm on my way to
Copenhagen to attend the United Nations
climate change treaty negotiations, otherwiseknown as COP15 (Conference of the Parties,
15th meeting). I have always been skeptical
of global negotiations, but when I attended
an event hosted by the Scripps Institution of
Oceanography in October, I heard the head
of SIO declare that their scientists have doc-
umented a critical impact of climate change
on the oceans that "could lead to the oceans
having no fish." That really stopped me. I
mean think about it: no fish in the oceans.
Ocean acidification is where the ph balance
of the water is being driven to be so acid by
excess carbon dioxide (due to human-based
emissions) that it will dissolve the very
nature of shells and bones such that they in
essence, dissolve. And you're left with a big,
dead - well we don't have a word for it - a
big dead sludge of water without fish or ver-
tebrate or coral or shell life, as we know it.
The ramifications of this - well it sounds like
a bad science fiction plot - but it's sadly and
alarmingly - a science fact that we are being
warned about (see also
www.CopenhagenDiagnosis.org).
But what can a person do about this?Climate change, to begin with, is such a huge
global phenomena that it's hard to see where
an individual can make a dent. But, indeed,
individuals are required to deal with it. And
not just by changing their personal choices
at home, since that won't indeed be enough
to affect the global climate (yes, we will have
to do individual things and we can start
now). But most importantly, individuals
must participate in their political processes
and make climate change an issue for their
elected representatives.
The facts are clear.
What is lacking is
political will. And
Political Will does no
come from the peopl
in power because it's
the right thing to do.
That is not how socia
change happens.
I used to think that important people were
solving the important problems, but then Ilearned about climate change and read that
our "important people" (the Congress) are
doing the exact opposite things from what's
required to solve the problem. And a light
bulb went off - that I think is best described
by a quote from James Grant, when he was
Executive Director of UNICEF who pointed
out:
"Each of the great social achievements of
recent decades has come about not because
of government proclamations, but because
people organized, made demands and made
it good politics for governments to respond
It is the political will of the people that
makes and sustains the political will of gov-
ernments."
Politicians are a trailing indicator, not a lead
ing one. We must lead.
So when I saw a notice from the Sierra Club
asking for people to apply to go as part of
the Club's delegation to COP15, I applied
and am attending with more than 40 other
Sierra Club volunteers and staff.
My husband Chris and I are creating a blog
with videos at www.MessagestoAmerica.orgCheck it out and you can post your own
video message for America's elected officials
Even as you read this, with the COP15 over,
the problems of climate change will remain
and the need to inform our elected officials
and candidates for office - locally, state and
nationally will be important.
You can also connect with Sierra Club volun
teers working on global warming at:
http://connect.sierraclub.org/Team/Global_
limate_Change
Or call me. Creating political will is a team
sport. Individuals must be a part of creating
the "good politics" for their elected represen
tatives to respond. We have created a Smart
Energy Plan for our region - one that is nec
essary to address climate change. Now we
need to carry it forward for action.
The Chapter's Political Committee is inter-
viewing candidates for office in 2010 every
month. We welcome your participation.
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IN THIS ISSUE:Cross Country Ski Schedule . . . . . . . 5
Chapter Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Whale Watching Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Monthly Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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What Is SB 375
and Why
Should We
Care?Joe Zechman and Information fromMove San Diego
San Diego County in 2010 will bein the forefront of developing
plans to reduce greenhouse gasemissions by reducing vehicle
miles traveled. The following out-
line of the somewhat complicated legislation driving these plans is based upon a summary prepared by Move San Diego, www.movesandiego.org:
Senate Bill Number 375 (SB 375), passed on September 30, 2008, is designed toreduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in California by creating regional emission
reduction levels set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The design of th
bill is to reduce emissions by changing land use planning in a way that creates aSustainable Community Strategy. By encouraging more compact development near
urban and transit centers, the hope is to reduce urban sprawl and encourage bettertransportation practices to reduce overall vehicle miles traveled, thereby reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
There are five key provisions in SB 375 to accomplish these goals:
Creates regional targets for GHG emissions reductions tied to the transportatioand land use sectors.
Requires regional planing agencies to create a Sustainable Communities Strateg(SCS) that meets the GHG targets, using updated transportation models that
take into account the effects of land use and transit services on vehicle miles
traveled.
Connects Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) planning with the
Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
Requires regional transportation funding decisions be consistent with the RTP.
Streamlines and creates new California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)exemptions for certain projects that are consistent with a regional plan that
meets the GHG targets.
In our region, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is the
Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for updating the RTP, a forty-year
transportation plan based upon a set of land use assumptions about future develop-ment patterns.
At the RTP is developed, it must be done in a manner that is in line with theSCS. The SCS must follow a list of requirements that include:
Identifying residential and building densities within the region.
Identifying a transportation network capable of serving the needs of the region.
Identifying areas in the region capable of housing the population over the
life of the RTP.
Set a forecasted development pattern for the region that shows the feasible reduc
tion in greenhouse gasses for the region.
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Bequests to YourChapterBequests to the San Diego Chapter sup-ports the conservation work in the area in
which you reside. This funding enables
the Chapter to continue to protect the nat-ural splendor of San Diego and Imperial
Counties for years to come. Planned Giftsare particularly important to the Chapteras they can provide significant resources to
allow continued conservation activitiesover an extended period of time. Bequests
to the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter are
not tax deductible; however, charitable(tax-deductible) bequests can be designat-
ed to the San Diego Chapter through TheSierra Club Foundation.
If you have any questions about planning abequest for Sierra Club or the Sierra Club
San Diego Chapter, or if you are interested
in learning more about life income trustsand other deferred gifts, please contact
Richard Miller at (858) 569-6005, or [email protected].
Two Vampire Energy
Halloween Parties were
hosted by students from
High Tech High, and
Poway High. This photo
is of Shane Nolan and
friends at Shanes party
for his Poway High
friends.
Pledges were
signed and
energy vam-
pires were
slain.
Altogether the-
ses students
are saving
9,378 kw/hrs of energy or approximately
$1219.14 to $3094.74 per year. This was figured
by taking average household appliances that use
standby energy (such as computers, monitors,
TVs, DVD players, coffee makers and microwave
ovens) and unplugging them for one hour perday for a year and using SDGEs power rate of
13 cents to 33 cents per kilowatt hour.
Shane is doing his senior project on energy sav-
ing devices for game consoles. Go Shane!
Stay tuned for our web pages where you can sign
the pledge and keep track of your savings. If we
dont have your email address and you want to
receive occasional informational notices, need
pledge forms or want to help out in any way,
please send it to Cheryl at:
[email protected] or 858-569-6005.continued on page 9--SB
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Pay Online: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org and click on the large red DONATE NOW button
Sierra Club San Diego Chapter8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101San Diego, CA 92111
8.75%
A Tribute to our 2009VolunteersCheryl Reiff, Chapter Coordinator
What Do Sierra Club Volunteers Do?In a wordEVERYTHING! Sierra Club is avolunteer organization. Volunteers, in theSan Diego Chapter, hold every leader posi-tion and are members of committees, sec-tions and group. Some work in the office,attend hearings, keep our lodge and its pro-grams functioning, work on conservationand legal projects, plan and lead hikes, back-pack trips, camp-outs, ski and bus trips,mountaineering treks, nature workshops,social and educational programs, endorsepolitical candidates, develop and enforcepolicy, manage chapter affairs, develop andmaintain our website, monitor and influ-ence development projects and legislativeissues, and train other volunteers to do thesame.
The following are our outstanding Volunteersof the Month from 2009 and a samplingof what they do.
Renee Owens received a Volunteer of theMonth award for creating, planning andleading a volunteer activist training work-shop. Renee was our Wildlife CommitteeChair at the time. She has since addedConservation Chair and ExCom Member toher list of activities.
Jean Costa received the Volunteer of theMonth award for her work on the CoolCities Campaign, sponsored by our Global
Warming Committee, which she co-chairs.Jean also chairs our InternationalCommittee which sponsors our MovieActivists Campaign and Movie Night.
Marilee McLean was Volunteer of the Monthfor activism in Solana Beach. A couple of
years ago she held a house party there forSierra Club members. Her house partygrew into huge Solana Beach meetings thatinclude non-SC community members andelecteds. The meetings are truly inspira-tional, with community members and elect-eds working together toward making SolanaBeach, one of our Cool Cities, a healthierand more environmentally sustainable com-munity.
Michelle Hoskinson, who volunteered as oneof our legal interns, received her award forextraordinary assistance to Donna Tisdaleand Oakland attorneys regarding the EastCounty Management Plan and SunrisePowerlink issues.
Linda Briggs was our ConservationCommittee Chair until this April. TheConservation Committee was very sad tosee her step down and awarded her for herexcellent chairmanship over the last coupleof years.
Michael Fullam was a summer legal intern forus. He was awarded for his excellentresearch on cultural resources in some areasof potential development in ImperialCounty.
The extraordinary Edie Harmon was awardedfor her part in winning a NAFTA lawsuitfiled by Glamis Gold regarding a mine pro-posal we fought in Imperial County thatwould have allowed an open pit cyanideheap leach gold mine on public lands thatare sacred to Native American Indians inthe area. Phew!
Kathie Sun received an award for her summa-ry of some studies on the interaction of
birds, bats and wind turbines. Kathie was asummer intern for the Forest Committeethis summer and is studying at DukeUniversity.
Sabrina Nespeca, our new head librarian,
received her award for revamping ourlibrary and re-cataloging it both physicallyand on the web. She modernized the libraryweb program as well. Our purged librarybooks are for sale at great prices and thelibrary now contains quite an exclusive col-lection of books that are not easily found inmost libraries or on the web. It is some-thing to be proud of! Check it out athttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/library.
Lee Olsen, our office IT tech, was awarded fohis support to our Pull the Plug Pledgeintern web team. Lee set up developmentprograms for them to use while they areworking on the web pages for the campaignand is advising them when they need helpwith their projects.
These are just a handful of the wonderfulpeople who are committed to making ourworld a healthier place; and this summaryreflects only a sampling of the many proj-ects and issues we deal with. These volun-teers have our gratitude and admiration fortheir work.
Additionally, wed like to thank you for yourcontinued membership and support in thesdifficult times. Everything seems to be get-ting squeezed financially and we very muchappreciate and need you to hang in with us.Thank you all!
Theres always more to do, so if you needhelp with some ideas for the new year justgive Cheryl a yell. Youll be surprised whattalents and skills and just plain hard workerwe can use. 858-569-6005 [email protected].
Order Calendars On-LineNow you can order your Sierra Club 2010
Calendars from the comfort of your home
or office this year right on your computer.
These calendars make great gifts for any
occasion and we will even mail them to you
family and friends!
Just use the form to the left to calculate the
total cost for your order. Then go to
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org and click on
the large red DONATE NOW button. This
is a safe and secure site. Fill out the requireinformation and when prompted where to
apply the "donation", select "2010
Calendars". We will be notified that pay-
ment has been made and someone from the
Chapter office will contact you for mailing
instructions. If you prefer to pick up your
calendars from our office, just give us a call
at 858-569-6005 and we will be happy to
hold them for you.
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by Frank & Evylyn Refuerzo
2009 WBC Graduates
There are countless reasons we will be for-ever grateful for our Wilderness Basics
Course (WBC) experience this year. Ontop of the list for us: "Not to be embar-
rassed because were the turtles of thegroup". In other words, we were amongthe slower hikers in the class, but the con-
fidence we gained in ourselves yielded thegreatest rewards for us.
When we embarked on our WBC experi-
ence, we were the average laid-back hikerswith zero backpacking experience, but
with enthusiasm to spare. Our physicalcondition at the time was not impressive,
but as luck would have it, the WBC offers
two conditioning hikes that give you andthe staff an opportunity to determine
which of the many available trips will bewithin your physical comfort zone. That
was the first valuable lesson we
learned."know your limitations". Wewere definitely in the turtle group, but it
was something to build upon and we wereexcited.
We quickly discovered that the WBC staff
is collectively the most knowledgeable
bunch of nature loving people you willever be privileged to encounter, and they
thrive on sharing their wisdom withbeginners like us. The class consists of 10
Tuesday night lectures where you learn
about things like boot selection and first
aid, and four weekend trips out to thelocal deserts and mountains. I was par-ticularly looking forward to the
Navigation class as I wanted to learn how
to use a compass. Well, I not only learnedhow to read a map and use a compass, I
actually led my group out of a desertcanyon with my newly acquired naviga-
tion skills!
All the WBC outings were wonderful, but
nothing will ever compare to the 2009
WBC Snow Camp. As the turtles of the
group, we were slow, but with the supportgiven by the amazing leaders and our owndetermination, we did our best. On the
last day, a major snowstorm dumped sev-
eral feet of fresh powder on us, and wehad to be dug out of our own tents and
snowshoe through at least three feet ofsnow with full backpacks on! As we
sauntered through a forest with an invisi-
ble trail, we finally saw the parking lot
come into view, and we knew we had fiished our WBC 2009 experience. And I
will never forget the moment we had, wlooked at each other, and with partially
frozen faces we managed to crack a smi
that expressed everything we were burst
ing to say out loud "We didnt die!" ThWBC has been one of the most rewardiexperiences weve ever known, and we
cant wait to take the class again in 2010
Registration for WBC 2010 is now open
The class runs once a year from January
through March and is available in twolocations. The North County chapter
offers their class in Escondido and the SDiego chapter offers their class in La
Jolla/UTC. This year, the North County
chapter class starts on January 12th and
the San Diego class starts on January 19For more information and to reserve aplace online, visit
www.wildernessbasics.com (San Diego
chapter) orhttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/wbc/nc/
(North County chapter).
How the Wilderness Basics Course Saved the Turtles
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Wednesday, January 06Dayhike (M7B) Lake Ramona
Leader: Mac Downing - 858-490-0583 [email protected]: Needed
Hike past Lake Poway to have lunch up at Lake
Ramona. Bring water, lunch, and comfortable
hiking shoes or boots. Meet 8:45 at Lake Poway
Road in the park near the west most restrooms,
Thomas 1170-H4. Usual car pools. Rain or
heavy recent rain or drizzle cancels. If weather
considerations cancellation msg will be on
answering machine by Tuesday evening.
Saturday, January 09 and Sunday, January 10**Backpack (M4A) Plum Canyon Backpack
Leader: Jody Stell - 858-518-3556 or jodys-
[email protected]: Lynn NebusJoin me for a nice relaxing Anza-Borrego
Desert weekend! Saturday we'll park just off
the 78 and backpack under 2 miles up flat
Plum Canyon. After setting up camp, we'll do
some exploratory dayhiking or rock scrambling
to enjoy the afternoon. I"ll bring a Duraflame
for a campfire at night! Our conservation topic
will be Leave No Trace. Sunday we'll just relax
and hike back out, so we'll be home early after-
noon. Limit 12 campers. Must carry all ownwater (2 gallons) and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
RSVP by Monday Jan 4.
Wednesday, January 13 **Dayhike (M6C) Cowles Mountain 6:30Evening HikeLeader: Diane Purkey - 619-865-8598
Assistant: Christine DriscollTake a quick, fun hike up the Big Rock side of
San Diego's highest point. Learn about the
chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking
boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a
munchie. Call for required signup, and leave
word how late in the evening I can return yourcall.
Saturday, January 23Dayhike (S25D) 6th Annual Hiker's MarathonLeader: Jim Jafolla - 619-972-1648 or
[email protected]: Diane PurkeyWork off those holiday carbs with a hiker's
marathon! We'll start at dawn in Pine Valley
and take the Noble Canyon Trail to Sunrise
Hwy and then follow the PCT to Garnet Peak.
This will be a brisk-paced hike so we can make
it back to our cars by dusk. Bring 3 quartswater, lunch, warm clothes and sturdy shoes.
Limit 12.
Sunday, January 24 **Dayhike (M5B) Calcite Mine Cross Country DayHike in Anza Borrego Desert State ParkLeader: Doug Hansen - [email protected]
Assistant: Wanda JacksonJoin us on a cross-country exploration of the
Calcite Mine area in Anza-Borrego Desert State
Park, including several fun slot canyons.
Contact the leader for required sign-up and
more information.
Wednesday, January 27 **Dayhike (M5C) Cowles Mountain 6:30 HikeFrom Mesa RoadLeader: Diane Purkey - 619-865-8598
Assistant: Robert BurroughsNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about
the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking
boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a
munchie. Call for required signup. Leave word
how late in the evening I can return your call.
Sunday, January 31 **Dayhike (M5B) Calcite Mine Cross Country Day
Hike in Anza Borrego Desert State ParkLeader: Wanda Jackson -
Assistant: Doug HansenJoin us on a cross-country exploration of the
Calcite Mine area in Anza-Borrego Desert State
Park, including several fun slot canyons.
Contact the leader for required sign-up and
more information.
Saturday, February 06Dayhike (M4A) Coasters Saturday Torrey PinesExtensionLeader: Mac Downing - 858-490-0583 or
[email protected]: COL NeededWalk visits the eastern natural area saved in
1964 - 1970. Varied terrain and ocean views.
Bring water, and boots or walking shoes.
Optional restaurant lunch after hike.
Reservations required, limited to 20, prefer
Email. Rain cancels. Open to Main Chapter.
Wednesday, February 10 **Dayhike (M6C) The Park In The Dark: SouthFortuna LoopLeader: Diane Purkey - 619-865-8598Assistant: Aaron SweeneyHere's an energetic evening conditioning hike
for you in Mission Trails Park. From Tierrasan
we'll start out with great views of the city ligh
then chug along at a moderate pace up the ste
of South Fortuna Mountain. VERY STEEP! Ve
rocky and very fun, and you can learn how
night hiking works. Wear hiking boots and
bring your flashlight.
Sunday, February 14Bike Ride (M25A) Valentine's Day Ride -Bayshore BikewayLeader: Jerry Fitzsimmons - 858-453-5787 [email protected]
Assistant: NeededMeet at 9:00 AM in front of the County
Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Highwa
for a flat 25 mile ride around San Diego Bay
passing across the Gordy Shield Bridge and th
along a newly completed section of bikeway to
Coronado where we'll stop for lunch at the fer
landing before catching the 12:30 PM ferry ba
to San Diego. The ride is open to all Sierra Clu
members and their friends. A helmet and wate
are required. Bring $$$ for lunch and the ferry
For a map of the ride and route info see
http://www.efgh.com/bike/rsdbay.htm
Wednesday, February 24 **Dayhike (M5C) Cowles Mountain 6:30Hike From Mesa RoadLeader: Diane Purkey - 619-865-8598Assistant: Christine DriscollNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about
the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hiking
boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and a
munchie. Call for required signup. Leave word
how late in the evening I can return your call.
**Includes an educational or conservation component.
DIFFICULTYE -Easy M -Moderate
H -Hard S -StrenuousV -Very Strenuous
ELEVATION CHANGEA Less than 500 ft.
B 500-1,000 ft. C 1,001-2,000 ft.
D 2,001-3,000 ft. E Over 3,000 ft.
Complete current listings,http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. "Get Outdoors
All participants on Sierra Club outings arerequired to sign a standard liability waiver.Outings are for adults 18+ and no pets.
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2010 ScheduleSaturday January 16 . . . . .10 AM 3 PM
Sunday March 7 . . . . . . .10 AM 3 PMSaturday March 13 . . . . . .10 AM 3 PM
This will be our fourth year to offer
this fantastic opportunity to observethe whales up close and experience the
best of nature. These trips fill up fastand no one has ever complained about
not seeing enough whales!
These trips are during the height of the
grey whale migration along our coast
and your opportunity to see whales
from afar and up close. Past trips haveseen as many as 15whales. Some
whales will still be
migrating south,and others will be
starting their trip back north. You willalso get to see the Coronado Island (we
do NOT go on the island) animal resi-
dents which include the sea lions,elephant seals, harbor seals, various
shorebirds and some seabirds nestingon the cliffs. We will also have onboard
a marine mammal biologist, naturalist
and researcher of gray whale conserva-tion to lead our trip and provide inter-
esting facts about the creatures weobserve.
The boat is modern, spacious, and
has a comfortable galley which seats35 people. Unlike other cruises, we
dont pack you on like sardines;we have limited these trips to 80
passengers as opposed to hundreds.
$65 Adults, $55 Students,$50 Children (13 and under)
All reservations are made on a firstcome-FIRST PAID basis only.
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT
CONFIRMED UNTIL PAY-
MENT HAS BEEN
RECEIVED!
To reserve your space, email
or by calling 858-569-6005. To make
payment by credit card (Visa/MC), go
to www.sandiego.sierraclub.org and
click on DONATE NOW. When
prompted where to apply your payment,
select "Whale Watch". This is a safe,
secure and easy way to make a payment.To pay by check, make payable to
"Sierra Club San Diego Chapter", and
mail to: Whale Watching Trip,
San Diego Chapter Sierra Club,
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste. 101,
San Diego, CA 92111. Please include
the name, address, email, and telephone
number of each person. No tickets are
required, by making payment you are
officially registered and will receive
notification and confirmation.
MAKES A GREATGIFT FOR
FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Including a viewof the Coronado Islandsand their unique wildlife
GRAY WHALEFILM SHOWINGA special viewing of the acclaimed film Jean-
Michel Cousteau's Ocean Adventures: Gray
Whale Obstacle Course, will be offered to
members and the public in conjunction with
the annual whale watching trips. Through
Jean-Michel's observations, the film illumi-
nates the great need for better conservation
of the oceans' rich natural treasures.".
Jean-Michel Cousteau and his team follow
gray whales from their birthplace in the
warm waters of Baja California, Mexico, to
their nutrient-rich feeding grounds in the
Bering Sea in Alaska in order to document
and understand the variety of natural and
man-made hurdles that these creatures must
overcome in order to survive. The amazing
expedition unlocks seldom-seen views of
tragedy and triumph along a route that is
nearly 12,000 miles long.
We will be showing the film on two nights;
Thursday, January 14 and Thursday, March
4 at 7 pm at 8322 Clairemont Mesa Blvd,
Classroom #2. The classroom is located in
the building next to the Chapter offices.
Please RSVP to Richard at 858-569-6005 or
If the SCS meets the list of requirements,it will then be approved by CARB.
As with any project, CEQA comes into
play but under SB 375 certain projectscan be fast-tracked through the CEQA
process. Projects that meet the require-ments of the SCS and are either deemed
"transit priority projects" or meetrequirements spelled out for residential
mixed use are streamlined through the
CEQA process in an effort to reduceredundancy. What they are missing in
this phase of the process, they have satis-fied by conforming to the SCS.
Will SANDAG meet the requirements of
SB 375? Does SB 375 go far enough?What do we need to do to reduce our
driving miles and greenhouse gas emis-sions? Contact the Chapters
Transportation Chair, Mike Bullock, at
[email protected]. Mike willbe glad to discuss these and other issues
relating to transportation and globalwarming.
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On February 19, 2010, author BetteBlaydes Pegas will read selections from
her memoir Chasing a Dream in theGalpagos: A Personal Evolution, and
show slides highlighting the islands. For
twenty-five years, she dreamed aboutgoing to the Galpagos, but did nothing
about it. Her journey recounts her senso-
ry experiences
maneuveringacross rocks
crowded withleathery black
marine iguanas;following the
paths of giant
tortoises; stand-ing among
honking femaleblue-footed
boobies and
their whistling
suitors; and dis-covering thetool-making
woodpecker
finch that prompted her journey. She fol-lows three-foot long land iguanas crunch-
ing prickly cactus padsspines and all,and witnesses the mating ritual of mag-
nificent frigates. Pegas views these vol-
canic islands as symbols of environmentalconundrums worldwidewith fierce
Award winning photogra-
pher Roy Toft is dedicated to
documenting our naturalworld for future generations,
focusing on wild images thatconvey a sense of the ani-
mals character and spirit. In
2007, Tofts image of a rareAfrican wild hunting dog
running with his "prize,"won first place and the
Gerald Durrell Award for
endangered species in theprestigious BBC Wildlife
Photographer of the Yearcontest, and was featured in
The Wildlife Photographerof the Year Competition exhibition at theNatural History Museum in London. The
same year his portrait of a young femaleleopard was highly honored by Natures
Best Competition and was featured in the
Smithsonians Natural History Museumexhibition in Washington, D.C. Tofts
images have been featured in NationalGeographic, Natures Best, Smithsonian,
Audubon, Wildlife Conservation,Discover magazines and other notable
publications to advance conservationefforts globally. As a result, he has been
named a founding fellow of the presti-gious International League of
Conservation Photographers (ILCP).
Toft's striking wildlife images are alsoavailable worldwide through the
MONTHLY PROGRAMSMonthly programs are free and open to the public and are held on the third Friday at 7:30pm at the Joyce Beers Center located at 3900 Vermont Stre
San Diego, CA. Across the Street from Trader Joes. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs.Program Chair: Mannie Kugler - (619) 585-3773
National Geographic
Image Collection andGetty Images. Toft shares
his love for teaching &
photography by regularly
instructing photographicclasses, tour groups and
workshops in the field. Hcompany, Toft Photo
Safaris & Gallery, sponsorannual workshops for
photographers of all level
in destinations including
Costa Rica, Japan, Alaska,
and Africa. His ever-popular Rainforests of Costa
Rica workshop has been
filmed for television. Theshow, Fine Living Network's Fantasy
Camp, has appeared on television and airline flights. The new publication, Osa
Where The Rainforest Meets The Sea byRoy Toft and Trond Larsen captures the
magnificent Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica.
Toft makes his home in the scenic moun-tainous region of beautiful north county
San Diego.
Bette Blaydes Pegas
competition for resources among resi-
dents, tourists, government officials, andamong the islands flora and faunaendemic, native, and introduced.
"Its not the strongest of the species thatsurvive," Darwin wrote, "but the one mos
receptive to change." At the end of herjourney, Pegas ponders Darwins observa
tions and her own evolution. In the past
she could watch a newscast about an oilspill, or a river dying from toxic waste an
feel genuinely moved then turn off the TVand go back to whatever she was doing. "
wont be able to do that now," she says,
"because I have evolved and because theseatrocities are no longer abstract. They are
personal."
Born in San Diego, Bette Blaydes Pegas
graduated from San Diego State
University and. taught English in SanDiego City Schools. Her honors include a
California School Public Relations Awardand a fiction award from the Florida Stat
Writing Competition. Pegas is currently
writing a collection of short stories.
February 19
January 15
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Reserve yourweekend getaway
for the new year now!Call Susan Parrish(619) 478-5188
Legislature PassesMajor Water, DeltaOverhaulBy Bill Collins
Under pressure from water districts, agri-
cultural interests, Delta and fish advocates,
the Legislature met in a special session this
November to pass landmark water legisla-
tion. Contributing to the urgency was the
drought, the risk of levee collapse, and a
court order limiting pumping water to
protect the endangered Delta smelt.
Central Valley representatives blamed the
regions high unemployment on a shortage
of water. Senator Feinstein renewed her
1992 call to amend the Endangered
Species Act to allow water flows despite
the impact on species. Governor
Schwarzenegger stated his intent to build
the Peripheral Canal without legislation.
One of the bills, authored by Senator Joe
Simitian of Palo Alto, creates a new Delta
Stewardship Council to develop a Delta
Plan to restore its ecosystem. It replaces
the failed CalFed and Bay Delta Authority.
A Delta Conservancy will acquire lands
and facilitate ecosystem restoration. For
the first time, restoration of the Delta
ecosystem will be an equal goal with pro-
viding adequate water for human use.
Simitian said the Delta is dying, and doing
nothing wasnt an option. He noted that
with 24 million Californians relying on
water from the Delta, levee collapse would
be Californias Katrina. "Our system of
conveyance and governance of the Delta
are undeniably broken," Simitian added.
Key provisions of the complex legislation
Mandates 20% reduction in urban
water use by 2020. (Agriculture, which
uses 80% of the water is unfortunately
exempt);
Offers grants for efficient water man-
agement practices;
Requires groundwater use monitoring,
considered to be a weak alternative to
controlling overdrafts of groundwater.
California is the last western state with
no groundwater management, and this
does not remedy that.
Requires an analysis of alternatives to
the Peripheral Canal and prohibits the
bond money being used to build a
cross-delta conveyance. Water agencies
that benefit from a canal would have
to pay for it. With a cost of $10 BIL or
so, that water would be very costly.
If the Delta Stewardship Council author-
izes the canal, environmental require-
ments for restoring the Delta must be
met, including adequate water for a
healthy ecosystem and the adoption of
Natural Communities Conservation Pl
the highest environmental standard in
law. "You must restore and recover
species before you can build a canal n
just mitigate," said Wally Bishop of the
Contra Costa Water District.
Environmental organizations were divi
ed on the bills, as were legislators fromthe Loma Prieta Chapter.
Bill Collins Chairs the Loma Prieta Sierr
Club Chapters Water Committee and h
worked state legislation for over 25 years
Election Results Infor Chapter ExCom!
The following candidates wereelected to the 2010-2011 ChapterExecutive Committee term:
Renee Owens 58 votes (nominated candidate)
Carolyn Chase 56 votes (nominated candidate)
Chris Schmidt 50 votes (nominated candidate)
John Stump 8 votes (write-in candidate)
Our thanks to the above candidatesfor being willing to serve on the
Executive Committee.
Got An Old CarThat needs to Go?Do you have a vehicle you want to get rid of, bu
you dont want to hassle with selling it?
Donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the SierrClub! You can do this by visiting:
www.cars4causes.netor calling 800-766-2273 email to
[email protected] sure to tell them that the information is for tSierra Club Foundation, San Diego Chapter, so th
we receive the funds. Thank you!
For more information, please call Cheryat the Chapter office (858) 569-6005
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All Activities are held at the Chapter Officeunless otherwise stated:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.,Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111.
Our entrance is on the west end of the front
building of Kearny Office Park, just west of I-
163 and on the north side of Clairemont
Mesa Blvd.
Other environmental and activist events
are posted at www.sdeln.org
FRIDAY MUNCHIES n MOVIE NIGHT
Jan 8th, **Brown Bag-it 6:00 pm& Movie 6:30pm
Movie: TBA
Discussion and action opportunities
follow the movie
Location: Chapter Office
Sponsor: International Committee
Contact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721
Feb 5th, **Brown Bag-it 6:00 pm& Movie 6:30pm
Movie: TBA
Discussion and action opportunities following
the movieLocation: Chapter Office
Sponsor: International Committee
Contact: Jean Costa 619-463-0721
1st SATURDAY FAMILY NATURE ACTIVITYPlease call for Jan date.Feb 6th, 10:00am - 11:30am
Easy & educational conservation, ecology, and
nature activities. All are welcome, including
pregnant women, people with babies, small,
older children, seniors, and those wanting a
slow-paced outdoor experience.
Locations: Primarily in parks, beaches, and
public areas.
Sponsor: Family Committee
Contact: Jennifer Douglas Vettel,
(email preferred); 858-344-5490 cell
3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM
Jan 15th , 7:30 pm Award winning photogra-pher Roy ToftFeb 19th, 7:30 pm Chasing a Dream in theGalpagos: A Personal Evolution
Bette Blaydes Pegas
Our outstanding monthly travelogues or lec-
ture/slide shows and chapter news.
See the ad on page 10 for more details.
Location: Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St
in Hillcrest.
Sponsor: San Diego Chapter
Contact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773
4th THURSDAY POTLUCK MIXERsJan 28th & Feb 25th
Brown bag-it dinner at 6:00Presentation at 6:30 pm
For up to date info on our activities listings check our new web activities calendar:
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/Xcalendar.
**Potlucks are Brown Bag-its forthe Flu Season:
In order to prevent the spread of germs we
are changing our office potlucks to brownbag-its. Instead of bringing something toshare, just bring your own snacks and bever-ages. You are responsible for all of yourown dishes, utensils, food, drinks & trash.
We have a zero waste policy and encourageyou to use reusable wares. Remember -Pack it in & pack it out!
what the facts and science are telling us.
I made a point to attend the briefing heldby scientists from Scripps Institution of
Oceanography where they reported their
research on ocean acidification. Oceanacidity has increased by 30% since the
beginning of the Industrial Revolution.This increase is 100 times faster than any
change in acidity experienced by marineorganisms for at least the last 20 millionyears. If the concentration of atmospheric
carbon dioxide continues to increase atthe current rate, the ocean will become
corrosive to the shells of many marine
organisms by the end of this century. Onerecent paper shows part of the Arctic
Ocean is already "corrosive" and that'sbefore what the models have predicted, so
we're seeing organisms that already will
not be able to adapt.
Increasing acidification means that organ
isms either cannot produce new shells,existing shells break down, or it takes
more energy than they can muster to cre-
ate new shells. Literally it means dissolv-ing of shells in an acid solution as the
oceans absorb our increasing carbon dioxide emissions.
Sixty-five million years ago, ocean acidifi-cation was linked to mass extinctions of
calcareous marine organisms, an integral
part of the marine food web. At that timecoral reefs disappeared from the geologic
record and it took millions of years for thcoral reefs to recover.
I asked the SIO scientists what needs to b
done. "We are already in an overshoot sit-uation. Our emissions are going past wha
we regard is a safe level so the actions thaare going to take place in COP15 are
designed to bring us back down to a safe
level as quickly as possible. We're alreadypast a point that any of us would regard a
safe. We need to minimize the time we'rein this dangerous regime."
SIO was also there to report some goodnews - that they have created the tech-niques required to improve measurementand verification of what is actually goinginto the atmosphere. It turns out thatcurrent raw measurements and industryreporting of emissions is off by as much aa factor of two and this is extremely sig-nificant. "To really know if the actions acommunity is taking are working, we willbe able to put a virtual curtain around anarea of the globe and measure the emis-
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Attention LifeMembers!
Carolyn Chase
Looking to help with a new
volunteer event?
Are you a Life Member of the Sierra Club?
If you say yes to either of these questions,
please email or call me to discusshow you can help.
or 858-272-2930
I'm forming a new committee to create anevent for Sierra Club Life Members - andto consider if it's worth forming an ongo-ing Section. We'll start with doing a sur-vey of our Life Members - the Chapterhas about 600 of them - to find out whythey became Life Members and how theyare active for the environment.
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ELFIN FOREST RENTALBeautiful Harmony Grove canyon one bedroom,plus office, 1,000 sq. ft. guest house (full appli-
ances), half mile east of Elfin Forest Reserve.
$1,100 a month--one person.Call Jerry (760) 746-9021. [email protected]
for pictures.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES!Kernville; Kern River/ Sierra Foothills/Central CA.
View. Sleeps 14. All amenities. Hiking, RockClimbing, Rafting, Kayaking, Bird watching. Enjoy
the quiet beauty of nature.
www.KernRiverCabin.com 858.484.8374.
FOSTER LODGE CABIN:Group events at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodge inthe beautiful Laguna Mountains. Full kitchen and
rustic accommodations for overnight stays.
Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs,family celebrations, weddings. Rate of $240 per
night (includes the first 20 people). For more
information, call Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188.www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge
KAUAI CONDO RENTAL:
HANALEI BAY RESORT amenities includelagoon-shaped pool, hot tub, tennis courts. Swim,snorkel (5 minute walk to beach), kayak, golf, hike
rugged Na Pali Coast Trail. Newly remodeled 1 BR/
1 BA. For detils, photos, see web ad athttp://www.vrbo.com/159425. Discounted rates
from $89 per night. Non-smokers only.
MAGICIAN!For magical entertainment that tickles the funny-
bone and touches the heart, call magician Michael
E. Johnson, 760-747-4627 orwww.MagicianMichael.com.
Making memories to last a lifetime.
Classified Ad Rates and Information:
Sierra Club Members (up to 25 words)Private party
$10 + $.50 per additional word.
Business-$15 + $.50 per additional word.
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$15 + $.50 per additional word.
Business-$20 + $.50 per additional word
Payment must be made at time of submission
by check to: Sierra Club,
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101
San Diego, CA 92111
Attn: HiSierran Treasurer
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Send form and payment to: Sierra Club, P.O. B OX 5296 8 Bou lder, CO 8 0322-2968You can also join online at: www.sandiego.sierr aclub.org and cl ick J oin or Gi ve l ink.Contribution, gifts and dues to the Sierra Club are not tax-deductible; they support our effective,citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts. Your dues includes $7.50 for a subscription to Sierra
Magazine and $1 for the Hi Sierran (chapter newsletter).
. . . SavetheChapterSomeGreen.
Did you know that you can alwaysread the current issue of the
Hi Sierran on ourChapter web site?
Just go to the home page atsandiego.sierraclub.organd click on the "Newsletters" linkin the right-hand column.
If you like reading the online ver-
sion, remember that you can optout of getting a paper copy.
To opt out, contact Cheryl Reiff at
the Chapter office 858-569-6005email: [email protected]
MAMMOTH CONDOSkiing, biking, fishing, hiking--just getting away forthe weekend. 3 BD, 2 BA, full kitchen, fireplace, pool,
spa, sauna. $75 summer, $160 winter. CALL BRAD:
(619) 804-5616
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Bill TaylerSan Diego, ICO Co-Chair
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Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club
outreach program that provides free
wilderness experiences to urban youth, to
help them realize the wonders of exploring
the outdoors, develop the skills to do it
safely, and nurture a desire to
protect natural spaces.
Please visit our website at
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/.
New Volunteer Orientations 6:30 to
7:30 PM every 3rd Thursday of themonth, at the San Diego Chapter office:
8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 101.
Anyone interested in ICO is welcome to
attend. Please contact Jim Davis for more
information: email [email protected] o
call
760-739-8407.
Join us on an ICO Trip Want to see us
in action? Join us as a guest on a day trip.
Please check the ICO calendar at
http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/ and
contact the leader listed for
more information.
How to Donate We appreciate your
support helping us to provide exciting, saf
adventures free of charge. To receive a tax
credit for your donation, please make you
check payable to "Sierra Club
Foundation/San Diego ICO" and send to:
San Diego ICO
c/o Mike Gilligan, 906 Hayes Ave.,
San Diego, CA 92101.
Contact info for this article:
Bill Tayler, e-mail:
In mid-November, Inner City Outings took a
group of 14 children and two teachers fromPromise Charter School camping in Anza-
Borrego Desert State Park. We stayed in theprimitive campground at the mouth of BowWillow Canyon and took several day (andnight) hikes in Bow Willow Canyon and into
the slot canyons off of Arroyo Tapeado in theCarrizo Badlands just east of Bow Willow. Asyou can tell from the following report written
by four of the girls who went on the trip, wesaw a lot of neat things and had a great time.
Promise Charter Takes On the
Wild Anza-Borrego Desert
No sooner had Bill warned us about avoidingcholla, then Axell demonstrated why by get-
ting some stuck in his leg. At the beginningof the hike, poop was the highlight jackrabbit and coyote poop. Bill broke some
open to show how decomposed it was, andLalo found a tooth in some. Next thing youknew fourteen Promise Charter students
scrambled up a ridge and peered down at theant-sized adults. What a photo op! On theway back to the campsite, we found borrego
(big horn sheep) tracks and a TARANTULA!Naturally, many of us had to let it touch us.
After a delicious dinner we headed out on a
night hike. Its highlight was stars, stars, and
more stars. Unforgettable. We identified
Jupiter and two of its moons, Scorpio, theSeven Sisters, and the Milky Way thanks toMike. The cherry on top was the delectable
smores grilled to perfection over our camp-fire after the night hike.
- Thank you from Alasha, Iran, Sharlet, and
Vanessa (Promise Charter School 7thgraders)!
Promise Charter School, located in southeastSan Diego, has been one of ICOs most active
agencies during last five years. For moreinformation about Promise Charter School,please visit the schools web site at
www.promisecharter.org
Group Suing Carlsbad,Developer to DownsizeDestructive ProjectPatricia Bleha,
North County Advocates
Some of the last riparian and coastal sage
scrub in Carlsbad is threatened with an
83-acre development including the biggest
shopping center yet there. A nonprofit vol-unteer group, North County Advocates,
with a board comprised mainly of Sierra
Club members, is fighting to downsize it
and leave some of the land in viable open
space.
The land, in southeast Carlsbad at Rancho
Santa Fe Road and La Costa Ave near the
San Marcos Creek and Box Canyon, has
three major watersheds. It includes native
plants, such as California sagebrush,
chamise, laurel sumac, coyote brush,
California buckwheat, various cacti, and
the thread-leaved brodiaea, a California
Endangered Species and a Federal candi-
date for that status. Other plants
approaching that status include the
Orcutts brodiaea and Palmers grappling
hook. Endangered gnatcatchers have been
spotted there as well.
Despite two nights of protesting, over-
flowing crowds, the Carlsbad City Council
approved the project, called La CostaTown Square, in August . They let Aspen
Properties, Inc. the developer, choose the
alternative with the most environmental
damage. The gently rolling hills will be
flattened, watersheds bulldozed and
canyons filled under the current plan.
Situated in the middle of a residential
area, the project as approved will bring in
over 25,000 additional vehicle trips a day
because of a 100,000 square foot big box
which is part of the plan. The added tr
fic, according to the EIR, is not mitigab
so neighborhood streets will be impact
with congestion, noise, and air pollutio
Whats more, Carlsbad did not tell the
public that the California Regional Wat
Quality Control Board had denied a wa
quality certification for the project whe
the Council voted for it. Denial was ma
because the project will impact streamb
and waters of the U.S. In addition, apppriate in-kind mitigation was not provi
ed for the permanent impacts.
North County Advocates has filed a
CEQA lawsuit against the City of
Carlsbad and the developer. For more
information on how you can help and
learn more about the issues, go to
www.northcountyadvocates.com.
Student fromPromise CharterSchool holding aTarantula whilecamping in Anza-Borrego Desert
State Park.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee meets the 3rd Wednesdayof every month at 6:30 pmChair Carolyn Chase (2011)(858) 272-2930 [email protected] Chair Joe Zechman (2010)(619) 709-6268 [email protected] Chrissy Magee (2010)(858) 635-8908 [email protected] Grubb (2010)(760) 753-0273 [email protected] Klaasen (2010)(619) 582-7407 [email protected]
Rene Owens (2011)619-447-4979 [email protected] Schmidt (2011)(858) 794-8919 [email protected] Stevens (2010)(858) 673-0891 [email protected] Stump (2011)
[email protected] 619-281-7394
TREASURERLarry Klaasen
(619) 582-7407 [email protected]
NORTH COUNTY GROUP (NCG) (INLAND)The NCG Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday ofthe month. Contact Chair for time and location.Chair Pattie Warnick
(760) 788-2106 [email protected] Chair George Greer(760) 788-5450 [email protected] Ken Quigley760-723-4425 [email protected] (Wilderness Basics Course) Jeff Marchand(760) 728-8220 [email protected]
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL GROUPThe "Coasters" meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pmEncinitas Community Center.Chair Dave Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected]
INNER CITY OUTINGSCall or check website for meeting information.http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICO
Co-Chair Bill Tayler, 858-272-8574,[email protected] Ed Barber, [email protected]
SECTIONS
Younger Sierrans -20s & 30s SinglesInterested in volunteering? Call 858-569-6005 or emailCheryl Reiff - [email protected]
BicycleCall for meeting information. Tom Yager(760) 470-0187 [email protected]/bicycle
FamilyJennifer Douglas
PhotographyJonathan Fennell [email protected]/photoclub
SinglesMeet 2nd Monday of month at 6:30 pm Conf. Room #105.
E.L. Lotecka (760) 533-2725www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles
CONSERVATION COMMITTEEMeets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Chair Rene Owens [email protected] & Wilderness
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location. David Voss(760) 717-8823 [email protected] Paxton(760) 744-3282 [email protected]
Global WarmingMeets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Donald Lee (858) 643-0024Jean Costa (619) 463-0721
InternationalMeets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location.Jean Costa (619) 463-0721
Smart Energy Solutions Task ForceCall for meeting information.
Joe Zechman(619) 709-6268 [email protected]
TransportationCall for meeting information.Mike Bullock (760) 754-8025
WaterCall for meeting information. Ed Kimura(858) 569-2025 [email protected]
Webmaster (ConsCom)Dave [email protected]
WildlifeCall for meeting information.Rene Owens [email protected]
OUTINGS COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for information.Chair Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634
Bus TripsMike Fry (858) 748-5166
Chapter Outings Leadership Training (COL)Skip Forsht(858) 272-4495 [email protected]
Leadership Review & Safety CommitteeMarty Stevens(858) 673-0891 [email protected]
MountaineeringByron Cook(619) 888 2831 bdcster@gmail com
Pacific Crest TrailOccasional work parties.Rob Langsdorf(858) 454-4777
SkiMeets the 2nd Thursday of month 6 pm (November- MarchMike Fry (858) 748-5166
Wednesday in the MountainsCall for information. Dale Laney (619) [email protected]
Wilderness Basics Course (WBC)WBC Information [email protected]
Jeff Marchand (WBC N. County)(760) 728-8220 [email protected]
STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Foster LodgeMeets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm atChapter Office (No meeting in December)RSVP for pre-meeting dinner toMary Eggen (858) 453-1615Call for lodge Information.Susan Parrish (619) 478-5188
Mixers4th Thursday 6:00 pm.Call for event information.Jan Schalkwijk(619) 269-0329
Fundraising
Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.Richard Miller (858) [email protected]
Hi Sierran NewsletterMeets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.Committee Chair Ellen [email protected]
Managing Editor Judy [email protected]
LibrarySabrina Nespeca, Rosa [email protected] call chapter office
Membership
Richard Miller (858) [email protected]
Monthly Program3rd Friday 7:30 pm,See Page 10 for information.
Mannie Kugler (619) 585-3773
Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)Annual June Weekends, call for information.Lee Siegel (619) 583-3261Barry Hite (Assistant)[email protected]
PoliticalMeets first Tuesdays. Call for location.Carolyn Chase (858) [email protected]
Committee & Contact Information
San Diego Chapter8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101, San Diego, CA 92111On the north side & just west of the 163.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00pm 5:00pm
Phone: 858-569-6005
Chapter Coordinator: Cheryl Reiff email: [email protected]
Development Coordinator: Richard Miller email: [email protected]
www.sandiego.sierraclub.org
Meetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated.