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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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San Diego, CA 92111

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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.

January/February 2010 Hi Sierran San Diego 3

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



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

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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



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


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 -

[email protected]

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


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

to: [email protected]

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

[email protected].

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.

continued from page 3--SB375



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



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 protected]

(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.

[email protected]

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.

[email protected]

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,

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San Diego, CA 92111

Attn: HiSierran Treasurer

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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:

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Bill TaylerSan Diego, ICO Co-Chair

January/February 2010 Hi Sierran San Diego 1

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:

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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.

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