2005, v44 - 4 ~ the ventana magazine - ventana chapter, sierra club

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M A G A Z I N E O F T H E VE N T A N A CH A P T E R O F T H E S I E R R A CL U B

olume 44, Number 4,2005

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

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OUTINGS

Volunteers finally get permission tohang a sign at the Chapter book-store in 1987, 15 years after itopened. From l to r: Joyce Stevens,Bob DeYoe, Richard Tette, MartyGlasser, and Charlotte Anderson.


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Editor:Debbie Bulger 457-1036e-mail: [email protected](no change of address calls, please!)

Production:Debbie Bulger, Dale Nutley,Vivian Larkins

Writers:Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger,Mary Gale, Karin GrobeKevin Collins, David Tanza,

Bill MagavernPhotographers:

Jerry Lebeck, Chad King,Peter Figen, Lois Robin,Debbie Bulger

Proofreaders:Jeff Alford, Richard Stover,Charles Koester, David Kibrick

Distribution:Debbie Bulger, Meryl EverettSheila Dunniway, Wendy Peddicord

Advertising Sales:Debbie Bulger

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expressed in The Ventana are those of theauthors, and do not necessarily reflect theposition of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphicsand photographs are copyrighted by theauthors and artists and may be reprinted onlywith their permission.DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

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The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005

C H A P T E R C H A I R

Bookstore volunteersappreciated

This summer, the Ventana ChapterSierra Club bookstore closed afternearly 30 years in the City of

Carmel-by-the-Sea. It began as a group offriends with a mutual interest in hiking

and natural history who had a vision toshare their experiences with otherChapter members. They came togetherto create a comfortable EnvironmentalCenter in which to meet, exchangeideas and information, and plan outings.Volunteer managers and sales personnelput together an inventory of some of thefinest books on nature, hiking andwilderness available to the public.

The cornerstone of the bookstorebecame the Los Padres Trail Guide, now

in its seventh edition. To produce thisbook, volunteer hikers explored thehills, valleys, streams and rivers of thisvast forest to describe to the reader themagnificence and uniqueness of our ownbackyard (and how not to get lost!).Editors included Nancy Hopkins, JoyceStevens and Steve Chambers. The con-

stant updating of this valuable guide-book remains one of the finest accom-plishments of the Ventana Chapter.

For nearly three decades, the book-store attracted talented volunteers whocommitted to spending their afternoonssupporting the Chapter by reinforcingour conservation message and sellingnature books. Members with this level ofdedication to the goals of conservationare rare and deeply valued.

The Chapter Membership Luncheon

on August 27 at Moss Landing Lab will include a salute to threcent hardworking staff of thstore: Charlotte AndersonGilbreath, Mary Gale, Rita Sand Bruce Rauch. Please join us oring these incredible volunteeprogram will also include a talk

the oceans by Mike Sutton, Dirthe Center for the Future of theand a screening of Lois Robins efilm about the Pajaro River Stuck in the Mud: The Pajaro RPeril. Please attend, meet other mand learn more about the resources we are working so protect.

Rita Dalessio

Seeing connections

On my recent backpack inSequoia/Kings Canyon NationalPark up Cloud Canyon and

eventually to the summit of 13,666Midway Mountain, the wildflowerswere spectacular. There were entiremeadows of shooting stars, masses oftiny blue-eyed Mary, four kinds of mon-key flowers, cinquefoil, coyote mint,buttercups, phlox, columbine, delphini-um, and all the other usual suspects.Streamside I spied the regal Sierra Craneorchid and Leopard lilies. On the moun-tain top I was greeted by glorious cobalt-colored sky pilot and show-stoppingSierra gold.

I saw so many different kinds of flow-ers, I started thinking of them as movieOscar winners. The blossom, of course,is the star, but to look her best, she needsthe rest of the crew. The stem would bethe best supporting actor and the leavescatering.

And then there are the unseen andunderappreciated crew-members that dotheir work quietly and dependablybehind the scenes: The fungi that knit

the forest together and the bacteria thatbreak down waste. Maybe it was the heator the 60+ miles of trail, but I was seeingconnections.

I was reminded of the life and work ofAldo Leopold, widely acknowledged asthe father of wildlife ecology. Leopolddidnt start out understanding the con-nections of the natural world, but hiskeen powers of observation and willing-ness to admit and learn from his mis-takes set him apart.

As a young graduate with a Masters

degree from the newly-formeForest School, Leopold subscrGilford Pinchots philosophy tmain purpose of the nations forto produce lumber. As he gainedence and maturity, he conductedments to reveal that forests anhabitats consisted of complex rships.

He came to understand That killing predators

weaker deer herds that wouldbecause of insufficient forage,

That many devastating phenomena are not acts of God result of human decisions,

That fire is an essential inin a healthy ecosystem,

That there should be somwithout roads to be set aside asness,

That species survival depsufficient habitat.

He came to understand, as hethat Land ecology at the outset the fallacious notion that the wimunity is one thing, the human nity another.

Leopold died in 1948. His bpersonal essays, A SandAlmanac, published in 1949, is ras one of the 10 top environmensics. If you havent read this debook, I suggest you hustle downlibrary, bookstore or online booand get connected.

Debbie Bulger

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LETTERS

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President George W. BushThe White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20500Comment line: (202) 456-1111FAX: (202) [email protected]

Vice President Dick Cheney(202) [email protected]

Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerState Capitol BuildingSacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-2841FAX: (916) 445-4633www.governor.ca.gov

Senator Dianne Feinstein331 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510(202) 224-3841; (415) 393-0707

1 Post Street, Suite 2450San Francisco, CA [email protected]

Senator Barbara Boxer112 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D. C. 20510(202) 224-3553(415) 403-0100 (Voice)1700 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA [email protected]

U. S. Representative Sam Farr100 W. Alisal StreetSalinas, CA 93901(831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz)

Contact Your Representatives(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)(202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D

[email protected]. Representative Anna Eshoo698 Emerson StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301(408) 245-2339FAX (650) [email protected]

State Senator Abel Maldonado100 Paseo De San Antonio, Suite 206San Jose, CA 95113(408) [email protected]

State Senator Joe SimitianState Capitol, Room 4062Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-6747 FAX (916) [email protected]

State Senator Jeff Denham

369 Main Street, #208Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected] Representative Simon Salin100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134Salinas, CA 93901(831) 759-8676 FAX (831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative John Laird701 Ocean Street, Room 318-BSanta Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 425-150399 Pacific Street, Suite 555DMonterey, CA 93940(831) 649-2832 FAX (831) [email protected].

The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to:

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of address form on page 15The post office charges us 70 cents each if

they handle the address change. Pleasehelp the Club by using the coupon on

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Thank you

The Santa Cruz Group is laa new speaker series on Sep19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Si

Center, 979 17th Ave., Santa

Rachael Sauders, Community anRelations Coordinator for the MBay National Marine Sanctuagive an illustrated talk onMonterey Bay National Sanctuary: History, OverviewManagement Issues.

The Monterey Bay Sanctuary,ing along 276 miles of Centrashoreline, is a federally-protectedarea that supports one of the most diverse marine ecosPresentation attendees will learthe history of the sanctuary asgain insider perspectives on the ment issues. With public hearingsupdated Management Plan schedthis fall, this presentation will great background information tmunity members.

These talks, which are free, presented quarterly to provide tmunity with insights on local anconservation and ecology Refreshments will be served.

My cars a gemI am 83 and unfortunately live 2 1/2 miles

from the nearest bus stop. Im too old andlazy for biking. But I recently bought a Gemcar which is entirely electric, max 25 mph,legal on streets with a speed of 30 mph orless. It has a range of 20 miles per charge andgets me around Pebble Beach, Pacific Groveand Carmel. My ugly-bugly plugs into a110v outlet so is usually nursing in mygarage.

You can see them at www.gemcar.com.Harriet Mitteldorf

Pebble Beach

cean speaker and video premier featured at Chapter membership luncheon

Marine Sanctuaryrepresentative to speakSeptember 19

Get ready for the Sierra ClubVentana Chapters 2005 member-ship luncheon on Saturday,

ugust 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m.uest speaker Mike Sutton, the Director

The Center for the Future of theceans. Sutton will talk about Oceanonservation in California andeyond. He will be discussing bothalifornias progressive ocean legislation

d the significant challenges at the stated Federal level.Come enjoy this refreshing summer

nch at Moss Landing Marine Lab. Cost$10/person. Reserve your place by

nding a check, before August 25, for $1: Marilyn Beck, 528 Crocker Ave.,

acific Grove, CA 93950. Space is limit-. Make checks out to Sierra Club.Premiering at the luncheon will be

cal member Lois Robins video aboute Pajaro River, entitled Stuck in theud: The Pajaro River in Peril. This doc-mentary is a fascinating look at theants and wildlife in this unique region,ith expert commentary on currentforts to preserve this threatened

Chapter and Group events to highlight marine sanctua

ecosystem. We will also give recognitionto the staff of our bookstore for theirloyal work over the years.

Driving DirectionsFrom Monterey: Take Hwy. 1 north.

Turn left onto Moss Landing Road.Moss Landing Marine Labs main build-ing is located at 8272 Moss Landing Roadon the left directly after the cemetery.

From Santa Cruz: Take Hwy. 1

he Humpback whale above is one of 27 species of cetaceans that frequent the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.Chad

King/MBNMS/NOAA

south. Turn right onto Moss LandingRoad (just past the power plant).Continue straight through town past theantique stores and post office. See detailsabove. Ample free parking.


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Mary Gale

The Chapter bookstore, long aninstitution in Carmel closed inearly July. For over 28 years the

ookstore was staffed entirely by volun-ers, an incredible achievement.The Ventana Chapter Sierra Club

ookstore began life as an environmen-l center where chapter members couldad in the library (stocked with donated

ooks on outdoorsy subjects), discussnservation issues, and write letters to

oliticians and government agencies.oyce Stevens, Dawn Cope, Corkyatthews, and R. Merrill Jones headed

p the effort to establish the bookstoreith carpentry help from Ed Cope.ong-time member and hike leader, BobeYoe, agreed to charge a very low rentr the upstairs space in his Las Tiendasuilding on the south side of Ocean

Avenue in Carmel.After much hard work, both planning

and building, the Chapter received a per-mit from the City of Carmel and openedon Groundhog Day of 1977. Thoughvery stingy with permits for signs, the

city eventually agreed to allow a sign forthe Sierra Club Environmental Centerin the arch above the stairs.

The committee recruited volunteersto work in the center and in ensuingyears welcomed Hulda Bonestell asrecruiter, trainer and supervisor of themany volunteers who gave their time soselflessly. Each year at Christmas, AliceGoulding opened her home on RandallWay for a party to acknowledge thegreat contribution made by the book-store volunteers.

To attract customers who might not

see the sign, thegroup created sillyads to draw atten-tion to the centerand its wares(Sierra Club cups,t-shirts, etc.). In

one, Joyce, Dawnand Merrill pose asthe monkeys whosee, hear and speakno eviltheir eyes,ears, and mouthscovered by SierraClub cups.Another depictedDawn wearingSierra Club cups asearrings.

Many otherchapter memberscontributed to thecenters success.

Ansel Adams, acharter member ofthe Ventana Chap-ter, presentedsome of his photo-graphs to enhance

the ambiance. Thisgift had been solicitedby Ken Wood, a

member who worked tirelessly onbehalf of the Coastal Act.

The lack of a prominent sign hadalways been a problem. It was remediedin 1986 when the City of Carmel adopt-ed a freer set of planning standards.Joyce Stevens seized the opportunity to

get an overhead sign for the buildingfacade as well as permission to paint asign on the wall above the stairs. Fornearly 20 years the improved signage hasbeen guiding customers to the spaceknown as the Sierra Club Bookstore.

In recent years the management of thebookstore has been in the very capablehands of Charlotte Anderson and GilGilbreath. With help from buyers PaulJones and Mary Gale, the bookstore hadan up-to-date inventory of the most pop-ular books on natural history, photogra-phy, hiking and camping as well as a

o you recognize these monkeys? From l to r: Dawn Cope, R. Merrill Jones, and Joyce Stevens do their best to findw uses for Sierra Club cups in order to promote sales. The 1977 ad developed from this photo read: Dont mon-y around-Come on down to the Sierra Club Environmental Center for cups and t-shirts.

PeterFigen

www.ventanawild.org P.O. Box 506, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 831-423-3191

WITTWER & PARKIN, LLP

147 S. River St., Ste. Santa Cruz, CA 95Phone (831) 429-4

Fax (831) 429-4

Practicing in the areas of Environmental and Land Use Law

End of an era: Ventana Chapter Bookstore closesdelightful selection of childrenBruce Rauch has worked tireltreasurer, and Vi Fox and thSummers recruited and scheduvolunteers who were thanked year with a celebratory luncheon

Joyce Stevens reflects, Its a sa

to see the end of an era. This hthe Ventana Chapters presencecommunity, a place for positive tions with members as well as fohave never even heard of theClub. The difficulty of findaffordable replacement space fortle rooms at Las Tiendas means bookstore will probably not be lished at another location.

Nominating Committee MeVentana Chapter

Election Chair-Mary Gale 626-Gillian Taylor 659-02Rod Mills 659-37Paula Lope 659-26

Santa Cruz Group:

Shandra Dobrovolny 477-19Jodi Frediani 426-169Sandy Henn 662-28

Are you, or do you know, anactivist who can make a differencserving on the Chapter or GroupExecutive Committee? Candidatemust have a proven record ofinterest/involvement in environmissues and have time to meet monand work on issues.

Call a member of the nominatincommittee. Dont delay.

Activist

searc

Were lookfor a few good activ


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Karin Grobe

Santa Cruz County has adopted a far-reaching ordinance requiring resi-dents and businesses to recycle. The

dinance will have an impact on peopleho havent been willing to recyclender the current voluntary program.

Patrick Mathews, Santa Cruz County

ecycling/Solid Waste Divisionanager, is hopeful that the diversionte, which was 55% in 2003, willcrease to 70% as the ordinance takesfect and new diversion programs areut in place. The carrot weve beenfering is the option of taking advan-ge of recycling opportunities to reduceaste hauling bills and help conservesources, he said. Most residents and

usinesses have opted for the carrot, butow we need the stick-in the form of thisdinance-to get those who are not cur-ntly recycling on board. The greatest

mpact is expected fromnstruction/demolition and business

cycling, where as much as 50% of theaterials currently landfilled could becycled.The ordinance mandates recycling of materials. Most are currently acceptedWaste Managements curbside pro-

gram, including paper, cardboard, glass,metal and plastic con-

tainers, batteries,aseptic packag-ing, milk and juice cartons,yard and woodwaste and smallscrap metal.

Other items areaccepted at the

Buena Vista Landfilland the Ben Lomond Transfer Stationmattresses, gypsum board, concrete,asphalt, tile, porcelain and appliances.

An educational outreach programbegan July 1. Starting January 2006notice tags will be placed on garbage con-tainers with appreciable amounts ofrecyclable materials. The prohibitionswill go into effect January 2007, whenhaulers will refuse collection if recy-clables are mixed with refuse. Gate staffat the two County disposal facilities will

turn back self-haul loads that includerecyclables. Haulers are prohibited fromcollecting recyclables mixed with wasteand containers for recycling must beprovided along with containers forrefuse.

Local Santa Cruz activisformed a remarkable achieby rallying the public to

the appointment of Nancy DrinkCDF forest practice officer to a s

resenting the public on the BForestry and Fire Protection. Mof the Santa Cruz Group ForestForce knew from experiencDrinkard was disrespectful to thand really represented the timbetry.

As a result of the many calls ters protesting Drinkards appoiit died for lack of a confirmatioing. In her place, GoSchwarzenegger has appointed Nehring of El Cajon. UnfortNehring is not qualified for the pCalifornia Code states that memthe board should have knowlwatershed management, forest ment, fish and wildlife, or relateNehrings main qualifications apbe that he narrowly escaped havhouse burn down in the recent Efire and that he is vice-chair California Republican Party.

How to help Write Senator Don Perata

Senate Rules Committee, State Room 205, Sacramento, CA 958Senator Perata know you think Nis not qualified for the posirequired under Section 731 of thResources Code of California.

Call Jodi Frediani for momation, 426-1697.

Kevin Collins

The Lompico Timber Harvest Plan(THP) which was stopped by anunprecedented decision of the CA

oard of Forestry on appeal by Santaruz County in April 2004 has comeck as a new filing. Essentially theme logging plan, it is newly numbered05-158 SCR. We could find no refer-ce whatsoever in this new THP toe Board of Forestrys ruling. This isobably because the Timber Industryd California Department of Forestry

CDF) are terrified of having to dealgitimately with the issue of cumulativeatershed impacts. Perhaps they think ifey ignore the issue, it will go away.

This is unlikely. The Sierra Club andpartner organizations such as the

ompico Watershed Conservancy haveo intention of abandoning our riversd streams to continual decline fromater pollution.Lompico Creek is listed as impaired

nder the Clean Water Act as is its par-nt watershed, the San Lorenzo River.he water from this creek for theommunity of Lompico and the steel-ad which spawn in Lompico Creeke critical public resources. We will

continue to defend our right to live inhealthy watersheds surrounded bywildlife. Wildlife can only survive instreams that we protect from abuse.About 40% of our steelhead and salmonruns are now extinct. We cannot affordto lose any more.

The Lompico WatershedConservancy and the Lompico CountyWater District both tried to resolve thisdispute by arranging a purchase of thisheadwaters land. In 2001 the landownerasked a price for these 425 acres far inexcess of its legal appraisal value.

There will be a public hearing at theZayante Fire House on this new THP.

At press time the date of the hearing wasnot known. Please check theConservancys website for the hearingdate and additional information,www.lompicocreek.org or call 335-8136.

How to help Attend the public hearing. Write a letter to CDF opposing

this Timber Harvest Plan. The addressfor comment is Public Comment (Listthe THP # 1-05-158 SCR), CDF ForestPractice, 135 Ridgway Ave. Santa Rosa,CA 95401.

Santa Cruz County to require recycling

Redwood Empire again tries toog Lompico headwaters

Avid recyclers are enthusiastic aboutthe ordinance, which they hope willforce their neighbors and businesses tostart recycling, thus saving space in thecounty landfill. Although there was lit-tle opposition to the ordinance,Mathews says haulers have grumbled,unhappy with their role as middlemenwho will need to provide recycling con-tainers and be involved at some levelwith enforcement.

Unless you were on vacation, youprobably have heard that Feltonvoters approved Measure W with

room to spare even though passage of

the measure required a two-thirds yesvote to pass. The measure approves $11million in bonds to acquire Feltonswater system for the public.

At press time, the German-ownedCalifornia American Water Company(Cal Am) was saying the water systemwas not for sale.

We can expect Cal Am to fight vigor-ously to retain ownership of the watersystem, not because the 1350 Feltonhookups provide a lot of revenue for thismulti-national company, but becauseCal Am is worried about other commu-nities and other voters followingFeltons example.

In June, the Monterey PeninsulaWater Management District approved aballot measure asking voters if a publicentity should replace Cal Am as the localwater distributor. Unlike the Feltonmeasure, the Monterey measure is advi-sory only. If approved, supporters of themeasure would then move for anappraisal of Cal Ams local assets, andprobably seek adverse condemnation ofits system.

Drinkard not confirmed Board of Forestry; Govesubstitutes unqualified didate

Felton voters approvebonds to buy watersystem


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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

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Wednesday, August 24

Sustainable Communities

SlideshowFREE slideshow about creating ecologi-cally and economically sound communi-ties. Sponsored by the city of Capitola.7:00 p.m. Capitola City Hall CouncilChambers, 420 Capitola Avenue (nearthe village). For more info call 475-7300.

Wednesday, August 31

Landfill TourLearn about new efforts to recycle moreconstruction waste at the Santa CruzCounty Buena Vista Landfill. For moreinformation and carpooling, call Karin,427-3452.

Friday, September 23

Streetcar ConferenceCase studies on how streetcars are an eco-nomic boost to cities. All day FREE con-ference. Sponsored by SacramentoRegional Transit District. Register onlineat www.sacrt.com/cass.stm. Breakfastand lunch included.

Second and fourth Saturdays

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth Saturdays each month.Sponsored by Watsonville WetlandsWatch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet inOrchard Supply parking lot at GreenValley Rd. and Main St. in Watsonville.Gloves, tools and lunch provided. CallLaura Kummerer, 728-4106 for moreinformation. No experience needed.

Free Wormshops (dates following)

Learn how worms can eat your foodscraps and make beautiful compost for

your garden. FREE workshop foCruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 Optional worm bin, $15. Call to worm bin. Sponsored by Santa CCounty Board of Supervisors. CaGrobe, 427-3452.

Sat., Aug. 27, Grey Bears RecycliFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa

Sun., Sept. 25, Loma Prieta CommCtr., 23800 Summit Rd., Los Gat

Sat., Oct. 15, Scarborough GardePueblo Rd., Scotts Valley.

Saturdays

Garland Ranch hikesThe Monterey Peninsula RegionaDistrict docents lead hikes at GarRanch Park every Saturday and inSierra Club members to join themupdated list of all hikes may be fotheir website: www.mprpd.org.

Saturdays (see dates below)

Habitat restoration

California Native Plant SoVolunteer to restore native habita

State Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Weered work clothing. Bring water &gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.mp.m. We work rain or shine, but get particularly unpleasant, we caday. Contact Linda Brodman, [email protected]. website:www.cruzcnps.org.

August 13, Sunset Beach State Par

August 27, Henry Cowell State Pa.m. to noon only, attend apprecicelebration lunch after working. Aug. 13 if you can come.

Non-Sierra Club events of interestThe following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. TClub makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or mment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service.

riday, August 12

Potluck & Slides: SicilyTonights slide show on Sicily will be by

Vilma Siebers. The potluck begins at 6:30p.m. Bring food to share and your ownplate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils.We love home-cooked food, but store-bought items (minimum value $4) makegreat contributions too. For directionscall George, 335-7748.

unday, August 21

Singles Breakfast at DharmasLets take advantage of the 2 for 1 break-fast coupon that Dharmas always has inthe Ventana. This will be in lieu of ourmonthly potluck. Meet at Dharmas at9:30 a.m. sharp and bring a coupon. Seecoupon for address. Leader: GeorgeJammal, 335-7748.

aturday, August 27

Chapter LuncheonMike Sutton, Director of The Center forthe Future of the Oceans, will speak onOcean Conservation in California andBeyond: Challenges and Opportunities in2005-06. In addition, see the WorldPremier of Lois Robins documentary onthe Pajaro River. Lunch and programonly $10/person. All members welcome.Call Heather Allen, 224-0134 to reserve aplace. Space is limited. Moss LandingMarine Laboratory, noon to 3:30 p.m.

riday, September 9

Potluck & Slides: Desert/Red

Rock Country

This slide show by Kim Vester will coversome of his trips to several areas of thewest, including Death Valley andCanyonlands. The potluck begins at 6:30p.m. Bring food to share and your ownplate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils.We love home-cooked food, but store-bought items (minimum value $4) makegreat contributions too. For directionscall George, 335-7748.

Monday, September 19

Marine Sanctuary TalkRachel Saunders, Community and Public

Relations Coordinator for the MontereyBay National Marine Sanctuary, willspeak on this amazing marine ecosystemright in our backyard. See incredibleimages of marine life and learn about themanagement issues facing us. FREE. 7:00p.m., Simpkins Center, 979 17th Ave.,Santa Cruz. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, September 25

Singles Breakfast at DharmasSee August 21 for details.

Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 2

Environmental Film FestivalOpening night for the gala EarthVisionInternational Environmental Film

Festival will be at the historic Del MarTheater in downtown Santa Cruz. Filmswill be shown at the Rio Theater in SantaCruz on Saturday and Sunday. Check theEarthVision website for specific screeningtimes, www.earthvisionfest.org. Ticketsare a $5 donation. No one will be turnedaway for lack of funds.

Sunday, October 2

Vegetarian Potluck & Fireworks:

Seabright Beach

Celebrate Santa Cruzs214th Birthday. Pleasebring your plate, cup,serving utensils, beachchair or blanket, warmclothes, lantern or flash-light and musical instruments for a sing-a-long after the fireworks. For more infor-mation call 335-3342 after 11:00 a.m.Leader: Karen Kaplan.

Friday, October 14

Potluck & Slides: New MexicoThis slide show will be by Lynora fromher recent trip to New Mexico. Thepotluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring food toshare and your own plate, cup, utensils,

and serving utensils. We love homcooked food, but store-bought ite(minimum value $4) make great c

tions too. This will be hosted b& Irvin at 150 LField Dr. off GrCreek Rd. For dtions call DianeIrvin, 423-5925,George, 335-774

Saturday-Sunday, October 29-3

Watershed ConferenceThe Healthy Rivers, Happy Fishshed conference will consider fishand removal projects, stream turband stream bio-assessment amongtopics. Field trips on Oct. 30. Forinformation contact Jodi Fredian

JodiFredi@aolcom.

Scene from Oasis of the Pacific, one ofthe films showing at the EarthVisionInternational Environmental Festival

You otter

come !Monday, September 197:00 p.m.

Simpkins Center

979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz

Rachael Sauders, Communityand Public RelationsCoordinator for the Monterey

Bay National Marine Sanctuary, will

give an illustrated talk on TheMonterey Bay National MarineSanctuary: History, Overview, andManagement Issues. Refreshments.

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Wednesday - Thursday, August 24 - 25

BACKPACKERS DELIGHT

The first morning well hike the 4-mthrough the 37-acre old-growth Heritage Grove in Sam McDonaldPark. After lunch well drive 7 Portola Redwoods State Park whebackpack 2-1/2 miles to the Slate Cr

Camp for our overnight stay. The fday well backpack a 6-1/2 mile looridge, into a canyon, through thCreek Grove, back to the trail camp1/2 miles to our cars. The Heritage anCreek Groves include many of the mtacular old-growth redwoods in tCruz Mountains. The total elevatiois about 1000'. Call hike leader at week in advance to reserve a spacplenty of water, food, overnight gefor carpool and entrance fees. LeGilbert, 685-8389.

Friday, August 26BIKE RIDE: PACIFIC GROVE TO M

Explore the new links in the trailMonterey and Sand City and see Monterey Bay Coastal Trail connethe Pacific Grove Rec Trail and the Ord bike path. Meet at Lovers Point 10:00 a.m. at the start of the rec. trroute will be almost all on paved bi

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Saturday, August 13HIKE: BIG BASIN TO THE SEA

Well take advantage of the special Big BasinBus to get us to the starting point. Meet at theSanta Cruz Metro Center to catch the #35 busat 8:30 a.m. for Big Basin (The bus will NOTwait for stragglers). Well end the hike at themouth of Waddell Creek in time to catch theNo. 40 bus, arriving back in Santa Cruz at6:55 p.m. 13 miles, almost all downhill. Bringlunch, water, two $1 bills and four quartersfor bus fare. Wear hiking boots. Leader:George Jammal, 335-7748.

Saturday, August 13HIKE: PALO CORONA

Well start at the mouth of Carmel Valley,hike up dirt roads to the old ranch site forlunch, and return the same way. 12 miles and2,500' elevation gain. Maybe a history talkalso. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Call forreservation. Leader: Larry Parrish, 622-7455.

Tuesday, August 16SENIOR SAUNTER: NEW BRIGHTON/POTBELLY BEACH

Its a great time for a beach walk. Well takethe back way down to the beach. We may getas far as the cement ship. Meet before 9:30a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If you go direct, meetat 9:50 a.m. and park on Kennedy at Park St.Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and $1 carpool.Leader: Grace Hansen, 476-7254.

Friday, August 19MOONLIGHT HIKE: PINNACLES

Hiking the Pinnacles by moonlight is athrilling and unique experience. Well start inthe late afternoon and have 1200' elevation

gain. Camping overnight optional. Bringwater, food, and wear good hiking shoes. Callfor a space and more information. Leader:Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Saturday, August 20INTERGENERATIONAL OUTING: MOSSLANDING

Children to seniors. Hike, frisbee, rest, chat,explore and hike some more (2 to 4 milesdepending on groups desire). Potluck lunchat 12:30 p.m. at Moss Landing Marine Labs.Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Bittersweet Cafe or MossLanding Marine Labs at 10:00 a.m. Leader

Gary Harrold, 662-0102.

Sunday, August 21HIKE: TERRACE CREEK

Well hike up the Pine Ridge Trail from BigSur State Park, then up Terrace Creek to theOld Coast Road. Lunch at the top with greatviews of the coast. Then down via theVentana Inn. 10 miles with 2,000' elevationgain. Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. Bringlunch, water and wear good shoes. Leader:Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, August 23SENIOR HIKE: WADDELL BEACH/CREEK

Hike the last leg of the Big Basin to Sea Trail.5 miles. Some uphill, some shade/sun, lots oftrees & poison oak. Bathroom at trailhead.Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at9:50 a.m. at Shens, Mission & King. Bringlunch, water, tick repellant and $4 carpool.Sturdy shoes recommended. Trails will bedusty. Leaders: Pat Herzog, 458-9841 and

Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.

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ENERAL INFORMATION:

All outings begin and end at the trailhead.arpooling to and from the trailhead is strict-a private arrangement between the driverd his/her guests. Carpool drivers are notents or employees of the Sierra Club.GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are

elcome on GLS outings.

XPLANATION OF RATINGS:

The outings described vary in difficultyom leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. Thellowing explanation are general guidelines.or more information about the difficulty ofparticular hike, call the leader):Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace.Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight eleva-

on gain; easy pace.Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain;

oots; better than average fitness required.Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking;

manding pace; for experienced hikers inod condition only.

M E E T I N G P L A C E S

IRECTIONS:

Park and Ride/Big Bear Diner: Thisring lot is on Rio Road in Carmel.Albertsons/Bagel Bakery: Heading south

n Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One milest the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left onarmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turnght at the light toward the stores.

bertsons and Bagel Bakery are on the right.Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The

rge grey building at the corner of Ocean andater in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner ofe parking lot nearest to the gas station.Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take

raham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just afterou pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make aght into Felton Faire shopping center. Weeet at the edge of the Safeway parking lotarest Graham Hill Rd.41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in

apitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con-nue toward the ocean on 41st Avenueward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entrance

d turn right into the next entrance headingward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat-at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter

eets in Sears parking lot close to 41st Ave.MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula

ollege Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take theshermans Wharf exit, go straight one block,rn left and left again into the first parkingt, parking lot A. This is the site of thehursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parkingthout a fee on weekends.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary thatparticipants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not haveinsurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them.Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangementamong the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Club events such as potlucks, slideshows and other

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S E P T E M B E R

Sunday, September 4

HIKE: GARRAPATA STATE PARKWell hike the 4.5 mile, 2000' elevastrenuous Rocky Ridge Trail on thridge of Soberanes Canyon, followsteep decent to the Soberanes Canythrough the redwoods. Wear sturdbring plenty of water and some higfood, and trekking poles, if you uMeet at the Bagel Bakery, 8:30 a.mKathryn Hannay, 633-3826.

Saturday, September 10

HIKE: WADDELL CREEK

Lets visit the series of beautiful and lar waterfalls along Berry Creek Falls, Silver Falls, and Berry Creek

this moderately strenuous hike aboCruz. 13 miles with 1000' elevatiBring lunch, plenty of water and wfortable shoes. Call for more infoLeader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1

Sunday, September 11WALK: SOBERANES POINT & CRE

Shall we mosey around a bluff or saa creek? Or both? Lets let the weaour whim direct our footsteps. EitGarrapata Beach and Soberanes PCreek are gorgeous in all conditionenjoy an easy pace with limited chelevation. Wear layers, carry wlunch, bring binoculars in case of observe. Expect to be back in town

p.m. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Park in front of Black Bear Diner on RivCarmel. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-356

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Sunday, August 28HIKE: POGONIP TO RIVER

Join Friends of the Pogonip for a tourthrough the Pogonip to the San LorenzoRiver. Meet at 9:00 am at the FriendshipGarden near the Pogonip Trailhead inHarvey West Park for an 8-mile hike. Bringlunch. A dip in the river may be possible. For

information, call leaders Celia and PeterScott, 423-0796.

Sunday, August 28

HIKE: PINE RIDGE TO TERRACE CREEK

Strenuous 10-mile hike with 2200' elevationgain through redwood canyons and ferns.Great ocean views at lunch, weather permit-ting. Short car shuttle ending at the VentanaInn. Expect both shade and sun. Wear sturdyboots and bring lots of water, lunch, and ahat. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Bagel Bakery.Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042, suzan-necarml@ aol.com.

Tuesday, August 30

SENIOR SAUNTER: CAPITOLA/DEPOT

HILLWell walk the streets of Capitola from JadeSt. Park, up Wharf Rd. to Rispin Mansionarea and Soquel Creek. The hardy can walkup the 87 step grand staircase and do theDepot Hill Loop. For those who dont wantto walk the steps, an easier path is available.

with a little on streets. Relatively flat ridewith a few short hills. Be prepared for head-winds and some congestion on the trail,around the Fishermans Wharf area. 30 milesat a leisurely pace. Helmets mandatory. Bringwater and lunch, which well eat at LockPaddon Park in Marina. Leaders: CathFarrant and Mary Dainton, 372-7427.

Saturday, August 27

HIKE: LONG RIDGE (MIDPEN)

This may be old hat for some, but this is KirkSmiths traditional walk that I took over. Helikes to recall the couple that met on one andreturned the next year married. Hi Kirk. 9miles with 1200' elevation gain. Views overBig Basin to the coast. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at theSanta Cruz County Government Center tocarpool. Call Nick for additional informa-tion. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Saturday, August 27WALK: POINT LOBOS

4-mile walk, starting from Hwy. 1, out andback to the Ichxenta Point grind holes, then

past Whalers Cove, to the top of WhalersKnoll and back via southern tra ils. Some wild-flowers and wildlife. Bring water, snack.Binoculars optional. Meet at Albertsons at9:00 a.m. for a short carpool. Leader: MarthaSaylor, 372-9215.

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uesday, September 13

NIOR HIKE: NISENE MARKS

ady, easy to moderate 4-mile hike begin-ng at Porter Family Picnic area, going left

Loma Prieta Grade. At Porter House site,ell head up the hill on the Bridge Creek Rd.dry waterfall then return to Porter picnic

ea for lunch. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears

st Ave. or just before 10:00 a.m. at Portermily parking lot. Bring lunch, water, $2rpool and share of entrance fee. Leader: Paterzog, 458-9841.

turday, September 17

KE: HENRY COWELL STATE PARK

havent decided exactly where to go. Wellatch the trails to the weather. About 10les and 1500' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30

m. at the Santa Cruz County Governmententer to carpool. Callick for additional info.ader: Nick Wyckoff,2-3101.

turday, September 17

KE: ANDREWOLERA

ell hike up the Ridgeail, down the Panoramaail and along the bluffs in a moderatelyenuous 8-mile loop. Beautiful panoramic

ews. Bring water, lunch, hat, and $ for 45-nute carpool. Meet at Albertsons at 10:00

m. Back to car around 5:00 p.m. Leader:ndrea Phelps, e-mail at [email protected].

turday - Sunday, September 17 - 18AMPOUT: PINNACLES

igh Peaks hike in the moon light! Potlucknner Saturday night. The cost is $8/person

r members, $10/non-members and $5/chil-en 12 and under. For reservations call leaderSeptember 11. Leader: George Jammal,

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Saturday, September 24

HIKE: NISENE MARKS

9-mile loop hike up the West Ridge Trail, pastHoffmans logging camp site, and outthrough Bridge Creek canyon, with a ruggedone-mile in and out side trip to Maple Falls.800' elevation gain. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at9:30 a.m. or at the parking lot behind Aptos

Station at 9:50 a.m. Bring plenty of water and$ for carpool and park entry. Short car-shut-tle required. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday, September 24HIKE: SOQUEL DEMO FOREST

This forest near Nisene Marks invites stronghikers for an 11-mile loop up and down onnarrow trails under madrone trees, pines, andoaks. Hikers looking for a new challengeshould not miss this strenuous outing. Meet atK-Mart in Seaside at 8:00 a.m. for the onehour drive. Hikers from Santa Cruz maymeet us at the entrance gate to the forest onEureka Canyon Road. Bring lots of water anda good lunch; hiking boots recommended.Leader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467.


HIKE: PINE VALLEY

Well hike from China Camp to Pine Valleyin the heart of the Ventana Wilderness. 11miles with 2000' elevation gain. Meet atAlbertsons at 8:00 a.m. Bring lunch, water,and wear good hiking boots. Leader: SteveLegnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, September 27SENIOR HIKE: BUTANO

A favorite hike in a favorite park inlPescadero or Gazos Trail. Well parpicnic tables and walk the road atrail. A shorter hike is available or yofurther. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at SAve. or at 9:50 a.m. at Shens at M

King Sts. Bring lunch, water, repellanpool and share of entrance fee. LeadSchwind, 425-3845.

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Saturday, October 1

WALK: ASILOMAR/PEBBLE BEACH

4-mile walk along city streets in Pacifand Pebble Beach, then via a trail fairways to the beach and out to Poinback with ocean views finishing at Avia boardwalks. Bring water and Done about noon. Meet across f


SINGLES VEGETARIAN POTLUCK:GARDEN OF EDEN

Meet at 11:00 a.m. at Felton Faire to carpool.Return at 4:00 p.m. From the trailhead, its aneasy 20-minute walk to the river picnic site.Bring your plate, cup, serving utensils, water& a potluck dish to share. Wear bathing suit.

Bring a towel & sun protection. For moreinformation call after 10:00 a.m. 335-3342.Leader: Karen Kaplan.

Sunday, September 18WALK: CARMEL STATE BEACH

How about a Sunday morning saunter fromCarmel River Beach to Monastery Beach,returning via the bluff trail? Enjoy the breath-taking views of Point Lobos, and listen to thesong of the surf. 3 miles. Wear comfortable

shoes and dress for theweather; wind breakerrecommended. Bringwater and a snack.Meet at 10:00 a.m. atthe parking lot at

Carmel River Beach atthe lagoon (south endof Carmelo Street inCarmel, Hwy. 1 toOcean Ave, west on

Ocean Ave, left on Carmelo). Leader: JoyceStevens, 624-3149.

Tuesday, September 20

SENIOR HIKE: MT. MADONNA

This Santa Cruz County park is located highabove Watsonville on Hwy. 152. Moderate2.5 mile hike in lovely forest and meadows.For those who like an afternoon treat, wellreturn home via Gizdich Farms for pie. Meetbefore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or justbeyond the parks kiosk entrance about 10:00a.m. near restrooms. Bring lunch, water, tickrepellant, $4 carpool and pie money.Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.

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shwife Restaurant on Sunset Drive inacific Grove, at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Marthaylor, 372-9215.

nday, October 2

ALK: CARMEL RIVER STATE BEACH

his beautiful beach at the Carmel Riverouth offers spectacular views of Point

obos and Carmel Bay and good birding frome hill overlooking the lagoon. Mostly level,ith just one short but steep climb. 2 miles.ring water, optional binoculars, and a snack.ear good shoes and dress in layers-we couldve sun, fog, or maybe a very early winter

orm, a miracle which would cancel thealk! Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Park and Ridefront of Black Bear Diner on River Road in

armel. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

uesday, October 4

ENIOR SAUNTER: PG/ASILOMAR

ell walk north along the coast to Pointnos watching waves and tidal pools. Fairly

at 3 miles. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41stve. or at 10:30 a.m. by the Fishwifeestaurant in Pacific Grove. Bring jacket, sitpon, lunch and $5 carpool. Optional lunch

the Fishwife. Leader: Brooke Ewoldsen,9-1714.

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sights. 6 miles. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the SantaCruz County Government Center. Leader:Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325.

Sunday, October 9

HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL

This is a great hike out of Big Sur State Parkwith 3000' elevation gain over 10 miles. The

trail climbs with a steady grade, and we havedone significant maintenance on the uppersection. Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. Bringlunch, water, and wear good hiking boots.Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, October 11

SENIOR HIKE: GARLAND RANCH

The gentle to steep oak covered slopes take uson a 3-mile hike to a fern pond and the Indiangrinding rocks. Return through CooperRanch with its historic barn and nature cen-ter. Some uphill. Meet before 9:30 a.m. atSears 41st Ave. To go direct, Garland Ranchis on Carmel Valley Road 8.6 miles fromHwy. 1. Meet at the Visitors Center. Bringlunch, water, $5 carpool. Leader: BeverlyMeschi, 475-4185.

Wednesday, October 12

HIKE: WUNDERLICH COUNTY PARK

This is a San Mateo County Park inWoodside off Interstate 280 east of SkylineBlvd. The 942 acres were part of the FolgerRanch with stables, open meadows, and beau-tiful canyons with running streams, numer-ous springs, and dense second-growth red-woods. Exceptional vistas in all directions. In1769 Portola camped in this valley, andFolger developed the countys first hydroelec-tric system on his property. Bring lunch andwater for this moderate 8-mile hike. Meet atSears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or in the parking

lot at the park entrance on Woodside Road.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, October 15

HIKE: SIERRA AZUL (MID PEN)

Last time we did a pretty difficult walk to thetop over Lexington Reservoir. This one willbe easier. 8 miles and 1600' elevation gain.Carpool over Hwy. 17. Well walk on theasphalt road which the Air Force built foraccess to Almaden AFB (Mt. Umunhum).Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz CountyGovernment Center to carpool. Call Nick foradditional information. Leader: NickWyckoff, 462-3101.

Saturday, October 8

HIKE: NISENE MARKS

A 13-mile loop-hike from the Porter gate, upthe Loma Prieta Grade trail, over HinkleyRidge and China Ridge, and down and outthough Aptos Creek canyon, with a side-tripto gorgeous Five-Finger Falls. Lunch at SandPoint Overlook with its panoramic view of

Monterey Bay. 1400' elevation gain and mul-tiple creek crossings. Meet at Sears 41st Ave.at 9:00 a.m. or at the parking lot behindAptos Station at 9:20 a.m. Bring plenty ofwater and $ for carpool and park entry.Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday, October 8

HIKE: VICENTE FLATS

Well drive down breathtaking Big Sur, shut-tle up to Nacimiento Road, to Pine ConeRoad, where well start our descent to VicenteFlats, all the way to Kirk Creek Camp. Itsnot a strenuous hike because we will bedescending most of the 9 1/2 miles. Bringlunch, plenty of water and wear good hikingshoes. Call for more information. Leader:

Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Sunday, October 9HIKE: POGONIP

Bring lunch and water. Well see the hauntedmeadow, sacred oak, kilns, and other thrilling

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David Tanza and Debbie Bulger

There has been considerable discus-sion at recent Santa Cruz CityCouncil meetings about requiring

me new building projects to be LEEDrtified. Just what is a LEED-certified

uilding? LEED stands for Leadership innergy and Environmental Design.

The LEED Green Building Ratingystem, developed by the U.S. Greenuilding Council, is a voluntary, con-nsus-based national standard for devel-ping high-performance, sustainableuildings. LEED provide a scorecard foraluating the sustainability of a build-g. Based on well-founded scientificandards, LEED examines sustainablee development, water savings, energyficiency, materials selection anddoor environmental quality, amongher criteria.Building green does not mean that

nergy-efficiency features are simplyded to the developed design, but

ther the LEED process integrates ener-y-efficient design, resource-efficientnstruction methods, and energy andater efficiency and more. It is a whole-uilding approach.

Specific design and building practicesrn points toward four levels of certifi-tion: certified, silver, gold and plat-um.

For example, projects receive pointsfor using a sustainable site rather thanprime farmland, being located 100 feetor more from creeks or other water,being near public transit, including fea-

tures which reduce automobile depend-ency, and minimizing impervious sur-faces so rainwater will not run off, butwill return to the water table.

Other features which earn creditsinclude using captured rain water orrecycled water for landscape irrigation,installing waterless urinals and water-

efficient fixtures, installing a renewableenergy system such as solar or windpower for part of the energy needs of thebuilding, using recycled building materi-als, and diverting construction wastefrom the landfill.

Although some features of a greenbuilding may cost more than standardfeatures (e.g. energy-efficient windows),

New Sierra Club filtouts benefits oflocally-grown food

Sierra Club has produced a 15animated video to inform thal public about the benefits

ing organic and locally-grown folighthearted animation, called TCost of Food, is beingused by the ClubsNational SustainableConsumption Com-mittee to introduce dis-cussions of the environmental agribusiness and factory farming

In the video, a shopper gets tred from a magical supermarketstand staffed with a straightchecker to the dark side of thindustry where she sees how farms pollute the air and water.

Readers can download the huvideo at www.truecostoffoCheck it out. And let us know if

ences you to buy more organic anly-grown foods.

LEED-certified means a green building

The Gault Street SeniorApartments in Santa Cruz areone of the buildings featured

on the 9th annual Solar Homes Tour,Sunday, October 1. Homes in bothMonterey and Santa Cruz Countieswill be shown. Watch for local list-ings for tickets availability.

This buildings green featuresinclude: 12 kilowatt solar electric sys-

Solar Homes Tour

their use may reduce the entire buildingcost because other elements such as theheating/cooling system can be down-sized or eliminated. Other changesmight cost more up front but reduceoperating costs during the life of thebuilding.

According to researchers at TheWorldwatch Institute, an independent,non-profit environmental researchorganization based in Washington, D.C.,it is estimated that worldwide buildingconstruction and operations account forover 40 percent of the worlds total ener-gy consumption. How we choose tobuild has enormous effects on our envi-ronment, health, economy, and sense ofcommunity. Green building addressesproblems such as sick buildings, trafficcongestion and global warming.

For more info visit www.buildinggreen.com or www.usgbc.org.

David J. Tanza, AIA, CCM, is a

Principal at Strategic Construction Management. He is a LEED-Accreditedprofessional.

Debbie Bulger is the editor ofTheVentana.

SHOP GREEN!Support your local certified

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Look for this seal.All Green Businesses displaythis seal in their shops

For more information about the Monterey Bay AreaGreen Business Program, contact your local

Santa Cruz County CoordinatorJo Fleming at (831) 465-7439

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Rick's Auto Shop1050 B 17th Avenue, 831/475-2470

Water Star Motors318A River Street, 831/457-0996

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The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycle12

The Ventana Chapter has hired theSan Francisco law firm of Tom N.Lippe to handle its appeal to the

oastal Commission of the environmen-lly-destructive Pebble Beach develop-ent. Besides the Ventana Chapter, 21ditional organizations and individuals,cluding two Coastal Commissioners,ave filed appeals over Montereyountys approval of the Pebble Beach

ompanys massive proposed develop-ent plan.This harmful project would destroy

ver 17,000 trees, threaten habitat for 19ecies of special concern, and result increased water usage in an area alreadyffering from a severe water shortaged over drafting of the Carmel River.Our 11-page appeal focuses on viola-

ons in the Monterey Local Coastalan. We believe that that existing Localoastal Plan, instead of Measure A, must

used to govern the environmentalquirements of the project, as Measurehas not been certified by the Coastal

ommission.The Pebble Beach Company plan is a

sprawling, harmful project in an area ofunique and sensitive forest, dunes andcoastline. Nestled in the largest existingremnant of rare Monterey pine forest,this subdivision of luxury houses andcommercial real estate is alreadyencroaching on plant and animal speciesof concern.

When the Spanish Bay housing devel-opment and golf course was approved by

the Coastal Commission 21 years ago, thecommunity was promised that it wouldbe the last golf course in Pebble Beach.At that time, several critical conservationeasements were attached to parcels to pro-tect them from development. Promiseswere made to restore coastal dunes, toreplant the Sawmill Borrow site withMonterey pines, and to institute an inva-sive plant removal system. These pledgeswere later described by the Pebble BeachCompany as unworkable and fell apartwhile lavish sums were spent instead onthe construction of ornate buildings andthe design and maintenance of a world-class golf course.

The Clubs appeal covers these con-cerns and challenges several other aspectsof this project. We are concerned aboutthe massive amounts of proposed grad-ing, the devastation of EnvironmentallySensitive Habitat Areas by the removalof 17,000 trees and 36,000 individual fed-erally-listed Yadon piperia plants, andthe encroachment and displacement ofexisting trail routes.

Some of the other groups that havefiled appeals are California CoastkeeperAlliance; California Native PlantSociety, Monterey Bay Chapter;Concerned Residents of Pebble Beach;

Friends of the Sea Otter; League ofWomen Voters of the MontereyPeninsula; Helping Our PeninsulasEnvironment (HOPE) and The OceanConservancy.

A judge has ordered MontereyCounty to release records aboutthe controversial September

Ranch subdivision in Carmel Valleyinformation county officials maintainedwasnt public because it was held by acounty consultant.

Local open government advocates,The Open Monterey Project (TOMP)and Patricia Bernardi, filed the suit,which resulted in this welcome ruling.

Ventana Chapter Conservation cochairGillian Taylor, who is also a member ofTOMP, reported the lawsuit was filedafter many attempts were made toobtain the information through PublicRecords Act provisions. The Act ismeant to provide governmental account-ability through public access to docu-ments covering the conduct of the peo-ples business.

The Chapter is actively engaged in theenvironmental review of the hugeSeptember Ranch project itself, whichcalls for the removal of 3,582 trees (890coast live oaks and 2,692 Monterey

Chapter hires law firm to handle Pebble Beach appeal

Deborah A. MalkinA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

Specializing inWills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts,

and other forms of Estate Planning.Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probat

Free initial consultationDiscount offered to Sierra Club members.

The Creekside Offices at 2425 Porter St., Suite 15 Soquel, CA 95073 831-462-

Pines), involves steep slope aland has many unanswered qabout water and traffic impaccounty approved a slightly differsion of the Ranch project in 19after the Chapter and others filthe courts said the projects envirtal impact report failed to paddress the all-important wateThat litigation also led to revthat the developers Salinas la

Lombardo & Gilles, ghostwrotect documents supposedly crecounty staff. Monterey attorney Stamp represented the Chapter citizen groups in both successful

The water, traffic, and biimpact issues raised by thSeptember Ranch project havenaway. The Carmel Valley LaAdvisory Committee voted agaproject, but formal hearings befCounty Planning CommissioBoard of Supervisors havent yscheduled.

Judge rules Monterey County must releasedevelopment documents

Reserve your placeat the

Membership Luncheon

Saturday, August 27noon to 3:30 p.m.

The Chapter membership lunch-eon will be held at MossLanding Marine Lab. Guest

speaker Mike Sutton, Director of TheCenter for the Future of the Oceans,will speak on Ocean Conservation in

California and Beyond: Challenges andOpportunities in 2005-2006.

Premiering at the luncheon will belocal member Lois Robins video aboutthe Pajaro River entitled Stuck in theMud: The Pajaro River in Peril.

To order tickets, send check for$10/person to Marilyn Beck, 528 Crocker

Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

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The last word in ignorance is the manwho says of an animal or plant, what

good is it? If the land mechanism as awhole is good, then every part is good,whether we understand it or not. If thebiota, in the course of eons, has built

something we like but do not understand,then who but a fool would discard seem-ingly useless parts? To keep every cog

and wheel is the first precaution of intel-ligent tinkering.Aldo Leopold, A SAND COUNTY ALMANAC

To view our entire appeal, pleasecheck our website:www.ventanasierraclub.org.

Watershed festival to cele-brate Carmel River

T

he second annual WatershedFestival of Life will gush forth onSaturday, October 8, from 10:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The festival will cele-brate the Carmel River and other water-sheds through the arts and sciences.

The celebration will begin with aGathering of the Waters ceremony ledby a large steelhead puppet. StephanieMills, author ofEpicurean Simplicity and In Service of the Wild, is the keynotespeaker. There will be live harp music,organic food, fun watershed activities forfamilies, and more.

The Watershed Festival of Life is host-ed by the Community Church of theMonterey Peninsula on Carmel ValleyRd. approx. 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 1.

P PALL WELCOME

We are overspending ouenvironmental wealth

The Millennium EcoAssessment, a recent st1360 scientists from 95 c

concluded that the health of thronment is directly linked to rpoverty, providing clean water ple and fighting disease. The studhumans have depleted 60% worlds natural resources. It also

that 12% of birds, 23% of mammof conifers and 32% of amphibthreatened with extinction, and worlds fish stocks have been red90% since the start of industrial

The environment is not a luxua Gucci accessory bag or a fancyaffordable only when all othehave been resolved, it is the breathing life into all the goals. red ribbon running around our caspirations for a healthier, morand just world, said Klaus Thead of the UN Environment Pr


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solSierra reports that Spain has mandatedat any new or renovated buildings ine country must include solar panels.

Way to go, Spain.

air Tappaan FunA special weekend ofking, birding, gamesd more is planned ate Sierra Clubs rusticdge near Lake Tahoe

n the weekend of Aug.-21. Call for reservations to be part ofe fun, 1-800-679-6775 or [email protected].

Wilderness closerIlysia Shattuck, from the California

Wild Heritage Campaign, reports thate U.S. Senate unanimously passed theorthern California Coastal Wild

eritage Wilderness Act in a bi-partisanote. The bill now moves to the House.nd a big thank you to Senators Boxerd Feinstein for their support. Lets getthrough the House now!

ew Coastal CommissionersMark Massara, Director of the Clubs

oastal Program reports that the Coastalommission is in better shape than itas a few months ago. New commis-oners include Chula Vista mayor Steveadilla to replace Scott Peters andanhattan Beach City Councilmemberm Aldinger to replace Orange Countyoastal Commissioner Toni Iseman.

oastal champion Mary Shallenbergeras reappointed. The Club is very disap-ointed that Monterey Counterupervisor, Dave Potter was reappointedspite his destructive voting record ands endorsement of the Pebble Beachpansion.

ocktail flushedPublic outcry has forced the EPA toandon its plans to blend partially-eated sewage with treated wastewaterfore releasing it directly into the

ations waterways. It seems the EPAbscribes to the adage, The solution to

ollution is dilution. Luckily the publicas higher standards when it comes toean water.

air-raising studyThe Sierra Club is cosponsoring aoject to raise awareness of mercury

ollution. For the non-profit rate of $25ou can order a testing kit to find outow much mercury you have in yourody. The charge covers the testing fee.

The test involves snipping a sample ofour hair and mailing it in. To order a

kit online visit www.sierraclub.org/mer-cury/get_tested/index.asp. The mercurytest kit may also be ordered by writingor calling Greenpeace at 702 H. StreetNW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001,(800) 326-0959.

The goal is to make this the largestsampling for mercury testing ever taken.If you eat a lot of fish or live downwindfrom a coal burning plant, you mightwish to be tested.

Patton to PCLGary Patton, Executive Director of

LandWatch Monterey County, willbecome the new Executive Director ofthe Planning and Conservation LeagueFoundation on September 1. A formerSanta Cruz County Supervisor, Pattonserved as the General Counsel of thePCL in the mid 90s.

by Bill Magavern, Senior Representative,Sierra Club California

Recent scientific findings indicatethat mercury contamination ofour air and water may be even

more hazardousthan previously

believed. InMarch, Texasresearchers founda possible linkbetween mercuryin the environ-ment and autism, asevere develop-mental disorder inwhich childrenseem isolated fromthe world aroundthem. Earlier this year, a pediatric studyconcluded that lower IQ levels linked tomercury exposure in the womb cost theU.S. $8.7 billion a year, as 630,000 chil-

dren are born each year with unsafe lev-els of mercury in their blood.

Mercury released into the air andwater eventually can find its way to ourtables via contaminated fish. So thattunafish sandwich that you feed yourkids for lunch could actually be doingmore harm than good.

Given the severity of the mercuryproblem, we need to do everything wecan to reduce releases of mercury. SierraClub California has successfully advocat-ed for a number of mercury reductionsteps in recent years, including bans onthe sale of new mercury-containing ther-mostats, thermometers and novelties,and tighter restrictions on mercury-con-taining wastes going to landfills. Thisyear we are seeking four new measures:

1. AB 966, authored by AssemblyMember Lori Saldana (a former chair ofthe San Diego Chapter) would requiredentists to install devices that keep mer-cury out of the wastewater leaving theiroffices. The cities of San Francisco andPalo Alto, along with the states of Maineand Connecticut, already require theseamalgam separators to remove fromwater the mercury used in some dental

fillings. We expect the Assemblyon the bill in January. Oppositiothe dental association is intense.

2. AB 1240, authored by AMember Lloyd Levine from Vanwould require the removal of allry switches from motor vehicle

end of their lives, with the costs the auto manufacturers. Althounewest vehicles no longer contacury switches, millions of cars road now do include mercury that need to be removed before tis scrapped. Opposition from tmanufacturers has stalled the now.

3. AB 1415, authored by AMember Fran Pavley from Agouwould ban new sales of mercutaining switches, relays and medevices, the largest remaining somercury in products. The Assemapproved the bill, and the Senate

on it soon. The States DepartmToxic Substances Control supp1415.

4. With the help of SenaFigueroa, from the East Bay Areapushing the Department of Substances Control to stiffen ment of its rules for recycling mcontaining light bulbs. Currentabout 25% of these lamps are beicled; the others go into the trasthe mercury escaping into the ement sooner or later. If you harescent bulbs (which we recommtheir energy efficiency), you shothem to a hazardous waste collec

when they burn out, so the mercbe recycled.

California has opportunities toreduce mercury poisoning

EarthVision Video Festivalstarts Sept. 29

More films will be shown this yearthan ever before at theEarthVision International

Environmental Video Festival withscreenings at the historic Del Mar andthe Rio Theaters in Santa Cruz.Opening the festival on ThursdaySeptember 29th at the Del Mar Theateris a collection of selected shorter featuresspanning the range of categories such asEnvironmental Activism, EndangeredSpecies/Habitats and Alternative

Energy. A reception in the mezzanine ofthe theater will precede the openingnight feature film.

The range of creative excellence inthis years submissions is impressive forinnovation of expression and variety ofartistic styles. The voices speaking up forthe planet are numerous and talented.

The winner of the Forest category isSilent Forest by local videographer, EdSchehl. Silent Forest documents thethreat to trees of all kinds posed bygenetic engineering . Two films wereawarded first place in the EnvironmentalActivism and Social Justice category:McLibel: the postman and the gardener

who took on McDonalds andHomeland. McLibel documents thelongest trial in English legal history inwhich two little people took onMcDonalds and won. Homelandchronicles the battles of NativeAmerican activists.

Tickets will be on sale in advance forsome features at Bookshop Santa Cruzand EcoGoods. All tickets are a $5 dona-tion, and no one will be turned away forlack of funds. For screening times checkwww.earthvisionfest.org.

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VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO SELL TrailGuides from their home. Requires keepingtock at home, handling phone orders for

both individual sales and bulk orders forabout 10 main accounts at bookstores, thenilling orders. Must be dependable. For morenformation call Rita Dalessio, 659-7046.

HAVE YOU PURCHASED any organicotton clothing lately? The editor wants to

hear why. Send an email [email protected]. Include your phone

number and where you live.

DISTRIBUTE THE VENTANA in Capitola.You are dependable, personable and able topick up copies ofThe Ventana in downtownSanta Cruz to deliver to Capitola businesses.Call 457-1036 to volunteer.

WORK AT SIERRA CLUB BOOTH at theCounty Fair. We are looking for volunteerso work in cooperation with other conserva-ion groups at the Santa Cruz County Fair in

Watsonville, September 13-18. Day andvening shifts available. Get the word out

about conservation issues in Santa CruzCounty. Call 426-4453.

at es : $4 . 00 pe r l i ne f o r S i e r r a C l ub member s .ayment mus t accompany al l ads . Make checksayable to: S ier ra Club. Approx imately 35 char -c ters per l ine. Spaces and punc tuat ion counts charac ters . Typewr i t ten or computer gener -

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UCSC Farm and Gardenseeking apprentices

The Center for AgroecoloSustainable Food SystemsSanta Cruz is seeking app

for its next 6-month training pwhich begins in April 2006. Thline for applications is Novembe

The apprenticeship blends etial learning with classroom stusoil management, composting, ptrol, crop planning, irrigation

equipment, and direct marketinniques. Each year 35-40 appcome from all regions of the Uabroad to study organic farmsmall-scale sustainable fGraduates of the program havlished their own commercial farmarket gardens, run communityfor inner city and prison popuand worked on international dment projects.

For further information cont3695, [email protected]. www.ucsc.edu/casfs.

Lois Robin, a member of the ClubsSanta Cruz Group ExecutiveCommittee has produced a video,

uck in the Mud: The Pajaro River inrilwhich documents the challenges to

the Pajaro River watershed. ThePajaro River originates in the SantaCruz Mountains and the Gabilanand Diablo Ranges, passing throughcommunities in four counties beforeemptying into the Monterey BayNational Marine Sanctuary after itleaves Watsonville.

This immense watershed brings

with it a raft of problems associatedwith agriculture, construction andmining along its course. Nitrates andchemicals from agriculture moveinto the Monterey Bay contaminat-ing sea life as well as freshwater lifein the river. Mining and logging plugthe river with sediment, destroyinghabitat for fish and amphibians.Removal of trees along the levees hasdestroyed habitat and depleted theonce-dense bird life of the lowerPajaro. Towns built along the riverfloodplain have constricted the natu-ral movement of the river.

The video advocates authorizing

the Army Corps of Engineers todevelop a complete watershed-wideplan rather than dealing only with

the 12 downstream miles of the river. Itadvocates the Sierra Club position ofenvironmental restoration along with

Sierra Club huts have been a tradi-tion since the 1930s. Established inCalifornia by early Club members

who had seen and used huts in Europe,they have provided shelter for genera-tions of skiers, snowshoers, and (now)snowboarders who find wonder inovernight exploration of areas nearDonner Summit and Lake Tahoe.

Each September and October, thefour huts are refurbished and resuppliedfor another winter season by work par-

Local member makes video on Plight of the Pajaroflood protection. And it advocates forpublic access to the river for recreation.

The video will be featured at theVentana Chapter luncheon on August27 and will be shown on public televi-sion in various communities throughoutthe watershed. Consult your local TVlistings for viewing times.

Stuck in the Mud is an independent

production by Lois Robin who in addi-tion to serving on the Santa Cruz GroupExecutive Committee is co-chair of thePajaro River Watershed Committee.The documentary can be purchased inDVD or VHS formats for $10.00 fromLois Robin, [email protected] orfrom the Santa Cruz Sierra Club office,426-HIKE.

Much of the cost of the video was self-funded by Robin in addition to a smallgrant from Ken and Ethelyn Miller ofWatsonville. Some of the footage wasrecycled from video taken for the recentmulti-media art exhibit on the PajaroRiver.

Currently Robin is raising money fordistribution. Those wishing to make atax-deductible contribution may contactLois at the email address above or call464-1184 for information on how to con-tribute.

uvial geomorphologist, Dr. Robert Curry, unin-ntionally illustrates the sediment problem on the

ajaro River by getting stuck in the mud belowe Hilsdale sand and gravel operation near Sanan Baptista.

Sempervirens Fund to bPanorama Ridge

Sempervirens Fund is purPanorama Ridge, a criticallytant 40-acre parcel adjoinin

Rock State Park. The Santa Cruztains land preservation group hasthe purchase of the $700,000 para down payment of $200,000 fOpportunity Fund. The PaRidge fundraising campaign acomplete the purchase by yearthe property can be conveyed toRock State Park.

Views from the ridge-top pa

spectacular, encompassing a full svistas from Monterey Bay to ththe Big Basin parklands to thacross the Pescadero watershednorth, and all the way to thehorizon. In the creative purchaSempervirens Fund worked wseller to create a life-tenancy agrallowing the seller to continue lthe existing house on a 5-acre pothe property that will remain oto park visitors.

Today we are a giant step copening a hiking and riding trailnect the Skyline entrance of CastState Park with trails that will

the entire 5,000-acre park. oBrian Steen, Sempervirens Executive Director.

ties of volunteers who contribute aweekend to bringing in firewood, repair-ing broken windows, and generallycleaning up. There are plenty of thingsto do for just about everyone.

Volunteers need only simple back-

pack gear, work clothes, and a healthyattitude toward manual labor. The Clubprovides tools and supplies (includingfood) as well as overnight accommoda-tions and breakfast at Clair TappaanLodge near Donner Summit at no costbefore the work party begins.

Enjoy the camaraderie of workingwith other volunteers in the crisp fall airof the mountains. No experience neces-sary. For more information or to signup, contact one of the leaders below.

Sep 10-11, Benson Hut: Jim Gannon,707-525-1052, jgannon99@ earthlink.net.

Sep 17-18, Peter Grubb Hut: ChrisMacIntosh, 650-325-7841,[email protected].

Sep 24-25, Peter Grubb Hut: DebbieBenham 650-964-0558. [email protected] or Herb Steierman. 408-773-7013. [email protected].

Oct 8-9, Ludlow Hut: Dick Simpson,650-494-9272, [email protected].

Oct 24-25, Bradley Hut: DickSimpson, 650-494-9272, [email protected].

Oct 22-23, TBD as needed: DickSimpson, 650-494-9272, [email protected].

Volunteers needed to prepare Sierra Club huts for winter

Richard Stover of Santa Cruz repairs theouthouse at Peter Grubb Hut in 2004.

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Ventana Chapter

Mailing Address The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:[email protected]

hone 624-8032 Fax - 624-3371 (Santa Cruz Group Phone: 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Chapter Executive Committee

Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046Vice Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389

Treasurer Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586

Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907 663-2753

David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586Jul ie Engell 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709

Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 372-6860Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586Heather Allen 3037 Vaughn Ave. Marina, 93933 224-0134

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