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It is possible that by the time you read this the citizens of this state will have decided the fate of Governor Gray Davis and the subsequent fate of our environment for the next few years. I can only hope if you did decide to vote in favor of the recall that you asked the tough questions needed to ensure that the candidate of your choice was the best for the environment. The election of any candidate similar to that of George W. would an absolute catastrophe. The Chapters Political Committee has begun the process of interviewing candidates for elective office and will soon be making recommendations for endorsements. When the State Legislature redrew the Congressional, State Assembly and Senate Districts, it virtually guaranteed that the current political party in office was safe for the next ten years. This means that the outcome of most elections will be decided in the primaries. So, with the next primary election in March 2004, political candidates are hard at work racking up those allimportant seal of approval. The first question asked of all candidates is how will you protect the environment? In the case of Mayor Dick Murphy, I have one suggestion, create the position of

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Environmental Advisor as a permanent part of his staff. The city of San Diego is the seventh largest in the nation, in what the United Nations calls the most bio-diverse county in the nation, with the most species at the greatest threat. The threat to our environment is an everyday occurrence at City Hall and the environment needs and deserves the protection that could be afforded with this addition to his staff. I compliment Mayor Murphy on his pro-environmental stance over the past three years. He has appointed enviros to many boards, committees and working groups. He created the Mayors Environmental Advisory Committee. But lets face it, the environmental impacts that the city faces, through all its mazes of different departments, cannot be handled by current advisors who are only able to devote maybe an hour each week. What we need is a full time staff person. How about it, Mayor HS Murphy?

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Hi Sierran, Sierra Club Members Services, PO Box 52968, Boulder CO 803222968.

* BEQUESTS: Make a gift to support the environmental work of future generations in your will or living trust. Sample bequest language is available. * RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS: Use your tax deferred retirement plan assets to benefit the environment. * LIFE INCOME GIFTS: Transfer assets to The Sierra Club Foundation and you and your

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chosen beneficiary receive income for a term of years or for life. After the conclusion of the term, the remainder of the life income gift is distributed to The Foundation. * RACHEL CARSON SOCIETY: We honor and recognize individuals who make a commitment to the environment by including the Sierra Club or The Sierra Club Foundation in their estate plans.

It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that the The San Diego Foundation Ariel W. Coggeshall Fund, The San Diego Foundation Richard N. and Louette Smith Fund, and The San Diego Foundation Henry B. and Lena Sefton Clark Memorial Fund have awarded our Chapter $31,120 for continuing our San Diego Canyons and Creeks Preservation Campaign. This amount, when combined with our other Canyons Campaign funding, allows for full time coordination of the campaign until September, 2004! This grant will enable us to continue to expand into other areas of San Diego County. This is the second award from the San Diego Foundation for this project in the last two years. The previous grant was for $24,600. While earlier campaign contributions were the springboard for the campaign, this first grant and now the second one have given the project longevity and regional effectiveness. We have now built 20 new "friends groups" for Canyons and Creeks and invigorated several existing groups during the three-year run of the campaign. Needless to say, we're ecstatic and once again we owe our deepest gratitude to the San Diego Foundation. New friends groups we anticipate building during this grant period will be in the Mt. Etna (Tecolote), Spruce, Buchanan, Rolando, Kensington, and Norfolk canyon areas. Existing groups we anticipate strengthening are in the Chollas Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Hedionda Creek, and Reidy Creek (Escondido) areas. Please let us know if you are interested in helping in any of these locations or want to build a friends group for your neighborhood canyon or creek. Eric Bowlby, Canyons Preservation Organizer Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter PH# 619-284-9399 E-Mail: savewetlands@compuserve.com Website Access: sandiego.sierraclub.org/canyons

Dear Sierra Club members and Canyon and Creek lovers of San Diego County:

CANYONS AND CREEKS CAMPAIGN AWARDED $31,000!

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Its great to share news of the efforts taking place toward the protect and enjoy portion of the Sierra Clubs motto. Outings ARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TWO does well with the explore and enjoy portion. Together, we really are One Club. SPECIAL EVENTS Last week, many of our activists met with a local enviThe Border Committee presents a water issues discusronmental reporter. A scheduled one hour session turned into two. John Wilks spoke of Mission Bay problems and our proac- sion on September 26th.... Conservation Activists leadtive efforts to protect the bays outflows and still meet the recreers have planned a participative workshop on September ational demands. Eric Bowlby has organized efforts to fill out a 25 and October 2 on preparing impact reports for propetition to put the Rural Lands Initiative for the Countys General plan on the March ballot. Larry Klaasen spoke of the increasingposed developments. If you want to DO SOMETHING, ly blatant destruction to the desert. Dan Perkins described the register and then follow up with some powerful actions. downside of using fossil fuels to obtain fuel-efficient hydrogen. Ellen Shively told him of our interests in South Bay issues. * Supporting the precautionary principle. Richard Miller presented an overview of our chapters outreach Locally, we see the most important issue that violates human rights in our two counties. Here are the subcommittee reports: and our natural environment as the proposed triple border fence. We Desert news, by Greg Moll have joined the Safe Border Coalition in fighting this proposal that In the Spring of 2003, the San Diego Desert Subcommittee initi- would force more people to cross in the mountains and deserts ated a monitoring program to physically inspect and document where they often die of exposure. Wildlife corridors will be cut off illegal off-road vehicle activity, trash dumping, and other abus- and endangered species will be impacted. Hillsides will be flattened, es in the Limited Use Areas, Areas of Critical Environmental canyons will be filled, and the homes of our neighbors along the borConcern (ACEC), Wilderness Areas and other lands managed by der will be in danger of flooding. Other issues we have been involved in include the developBLM in Imperial County. During the past few years, extensive damage has occurred throughout much of these public lands, ment of an international water policy, which supports the Tijuana/Rosarito Water/Wastewater Master Plan. We also support lands that belong to all of us. Currently, lawyers representing the Sierra Club are for the grassroots movement in Playas de Tijuana to oppose the conintervening in a lawsuit filed by a number of off road organiza- struction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants along the northern tions contesting the recently approved WECO Plan. WECO coast of Baja. On September 26, 2003 our committee will host a forum at stands for Western Colorado Routes of Travel. The WECO spells out in detail the approved routes of travel in BLM Limited Use the Otto Center addressing water issues locally and globally (see Areas in Imperial County. So far we have made great headway announcement). The UN has recently declared water a human right, in our monitoring efforts, but many areas still need to be to not a commodity to be privatized and sold for profit, regardless of checked and documented. During July, four members traveled the effect it has on communities and their environment. We hope to see you there for a lively discussion. to Olancha to attend monitor training taught by the BLM. Four more monitoring trips are planned for this fall. No experience or special equipment is needed. Most of the Forest news, by Cindy Buxton roads are accessible by passenger vehicle. GPSs and digital The Forest Sub-committee is pleased to announce two very special cameras are helpful. We meet around 9 am on Saturday, spend Conservation outings that will be co-led by the Cleveland National 4-6 hours monitoring, camp Saturday night. Day hike on Forest and the Sierra Club. Inspired by the vision of Cleveland National Forest supervisor, Anne Fege, the hikes will be September Sunday, and are on our way home by 2 pm. The dates are as follows: Nov 1 & 2 in Indian Pass: 27th in the Lagunas and October 18th on Palomar Mountain. Forest Nov 28, 29 & 30 in western Imperial County: Dec 13 & 14 and staff will be on hand to talk about the extent of drought-related tree Dec 27, 28 & 29. Please check the next Hi Sierran for more mortality in the pine and oak stands, vegetation treatment options, and community involvement in reducing wildfire threat to vulneradetails. ble homes. We are thrilled at this opportunity to work with the Border news, by Rebecca Fisher Forest Service! See hike details in the outings section for these two The Border Committee strives to implement the national dates. These will be moderate hikes, approximately three miles in Environmental Justice Policy of the Sierra Club. This policy includes: length and less than 500 feet of elevation gain. A picnic will follow * Supporting the right to a clean and healthful environment for the hike. Those who dont wish to hike may join us for the picnic. all people to include the following rights: democracy, to par- This will be a great opportunity to see the fall colors and talk with ticipate in gatherings, equal representation under the law, to be the experts from our local national forest! informed, enjoy sustainable environmental benefits, equity for Anne Fege said, There are great challenges in managing all, including generational equity, fairness for Native Peoples. and maintaining natural ecosystems in our mountains, and we look * Supporting an end to pollution to be achieved through zero forward to sharing our issues and ideas with Sierra Club folks. It waste, zero emissions, zero discharge, preventing or remediat- will take the interest and involvement of many people, working ing any exposure of plants, animals, or humans to polluting sub- together, to restore health to these forests. We look forward to additional cooperative efforts with the Cleveland National Forest in the stances. HS future! page 4 San Diego Chapter September/October 2003 Hi Sierran

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Chapter Notes
The second annual celebration (replacing the September Coalition meeting) of all that is going on with the San Diego River will be held at Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. The San Diego River Park Foundation (SDRPF) Board of Directors will host this catered event, and will be inviting partners (elected officials, regulatory agency staff, corporate, and friends) to take part in the festivities. As space is limited, please RSVP: 619293-7380 or info@sandiegoriver.com If you are interested in helping to organize or can volunteer at the event, please let us know. We will also be recoginizing a few very special people that evening. This should be a wonderful and fun event, and a chance to see friends and acknowledge our shared accomplishments to date. For more information, visit the San Diego River Park Foundations website: www.sandiegoriver.org HS

SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY, SEPT. 19!

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Our urban canyons hold precious natural resources that need help to survive and prosper. Join Golden Hill residents in reclaiming its open space on Saturday morning, September 20th. During the canyon cleanup, 9 am-noon, Friends of 32nd Street Canyon will offer tours of the area destined for invasive plant removal, native plant revegetation, and urban stream restoration. By improving water quality in the Chollas Creek watershed, this event is an inland contribution to the statewide California Coastal Cleanup Day, on the same day. However, like most urban canyons, 32nd Street Canyon is still under siege. Between exquisite stands of coast white lilac, Nuttall's scrub oak, deergrass and even an occasional coast barrel cactus, giant cane (Arundo donax) proliferates. The San Diego Unified School District proposed to grade and fill up to four acres of canyon, including an ephemeral stream, for an elementary school. For almost three years, concerned citizens, not just from Golden Hill, but from all over the city, have waged a campaign to preempt this travesty. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of people, the School District opted to build the hardcourts and buildings east of the canyon, not in it. Deputy Mayor Ralph Inzunza rejected the idea of forfeiting open space for a ball field adjacent to the school site. This effectively saved the canyon. With endorsements from US Representative Susan Davis, Deputy Mayor Inzunza and Councilwoman Toni Atkins, environmental groups and the local planning committee, a task force is applying for federal and state money to remove invasive plants and replant with Southern Maritime Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, and mulefat/willow. By increasing wildlife corridor and water quality controls, restoration may make "nature" bigger. Sewer access paths vegetated with native grasses and flanked with native shrubbery will someday double as interpretive trails. In an effort to extend learning and community service opportunities to neighborhood kids, the task force is also pursuing environmental education assistance in advance of the elementary school's completion. With your support, canyon-saving may grow into an unstoppable community-based trend!
Contact Mary Ann Sandersfield for more information about this event and the Friends of 32nd Street Canyon in general: HS Ph: 619-236-9446; Email: masandersfeld@earthlink.net

GOLDEN HILL CANYON CLEANUP SEPT. 20TH

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SIERRA CLUB LARRY DUMLAO GALLERY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW OPENINGS:

Arturo Matula, September 13-October 11

Chapter Notes (cont.)

Arturo Matula, Photographer, September 13-October 11 Jim Cline, Photographer, October 11-November 8

Arturo Matula had settled on a career track as a magazine editor when something intervened: a friend returning from Europe brought him a German camera. Matula moved from New York to Arizona, and finally San Diego, teaching college and practicing nature photography. Matula has published one book, Western Wildflowers, of plants from four states, which shows photos from Arizonas Grand Canyon and San Francisco Peaks, Colorados Yankeeboy Basin, Utahs Red Rock Country, and much of Southern California. If you visit the San Diego Museum of Art and look at the old masters, note how they painted nature scenes and occasionally stepped into nearby forests and fields to do so, says Matula. Thats all I do when I photograph. It takes much practice but the discoveries are wonderful. His nature discoveries are featured this month at the Larry Dumlao Gallery in a show entitled Views West.

JIM CLINE, OCTOBER 11-NOVEMBER 8

For information about the Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Art Gallery, Jim Cline is an award winning travel photographer, based in contact Leslie McNabb, at:gallery@sierraclubsandiego.org San Diego. Jims wanderlust and search for compelling images

All gallery shows open on the scheduled first night at 6 pm, with the artist present. These second Saturday of the month openings coincide with the monthly Ray at Night arts and culture celebrations on Ray Street, featuring over a dozen gallery openings presenting a variety of mediums ranging from paintings and sculpture to poetry and music. Come and have some fun! The Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Gallery is open Monday Friday from 12-5 pm, at the Sierra Club Bookstore and Office, 3820 Ray Street in North Park. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of original art directly benefits the Sierra Club Bookstore, San Diego Chapter.

To see some of his work go to www.JimCline.com.

has brought him to 30 countries around the globe, but his area of special interest is in the countries of Latin America. He especially enjoys exploring less-traveled areas, photographing the indigenous peoples and traditional cultures found in developing nations. Through his photographs he strives to portray the dignity and timeless beauty of these people living in harmony with nature. His photographs have won many awards, and his work has been displayed in galleries and the San Diego History Museum, and published in numerous publications. Jim also leads photo tours throughout many parts of Mexico.

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more NEWS & Notes

SIERRA CLUB JOINS WITH AMERICAS LARGEST GRASSROOTS GROUPS TO REGISTER, EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE VOTERS AND THE PUBLIC
WASHINGTON, DC The Sierra Club today announced it is joining forces with Americas other largest grassroots groups to register, educate and mobilize the public for the 2004 elections. The groups are linking arms under the umbrella of America Votes, a non-partisan political organization that will capitalize on the groups strong strategic abilities and large membership bases to break new ground in electoral politics. In 2004, the Sierra Club, Americas largest grassroots environmental organization, plans to reach more voters than ever before, said Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope. In the mail, on the phone, and at the door, we will talk to voters and the public about how polluters are being allowed to jeopardize the air they breathe, the water they drink, and the lands they love and what people can do to keep their families safe. We are honored to be a founding member of America Votes. Through our collective strength, this historic effort will reach an unprecedented number of voters to educate them about critical issues this election cycle. America Votes will combine resources, research, and strategy to develop highly targeted, state-of-the-art methods to reach out to voters on issues that they care deeply about to encourage greater voter participation. This historic partnership joins together the most reputable organizations in the country, including ACORN, AFL-CIO, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), EMILYs List, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn.org, Moving America Forward, NAACP National Voter Fund, NARAL ProChoice America, Partnership for Americas Families, People For the American Way, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the Sierra Club.

Mountain Madness!
Theme: Tropical Paradise

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20-21

Sing and roast marshmallows by the campfire. Dance to the music of the Noise Boys Saturday night from 7:30-11:30 PM (same band you loved at last years Mountain Madness). Hikes on Saturday afternoon, evening, & Sunday morning. Long hikes and short hikes to be announced (leaders wanted). Sleep out (weather permitting) in tents, in bunkhouses, in the lodge itself, or in your car. Bring a potluck dish for Saturday night, bring your own beverages (well provide some, too), & bring your own lunch for Saturday. Breakfast provided. Start working on your island outfits. Cost: $30 members; $35 nonmembers. Add $5 late fee after September 9th.
Detach this portion, fill out and mail with your registration check. Make checks payable to Sierra Singles and mail, along with a SASE, to: Carol Branch, 7170 Rock Valley Ct, SD, CA 92122 For more info: 858-452-1539 or wonderwoman@san.rr.com

19TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA COASTAL CLEANUP DAY!

Please join us on Saturday, September 20, 2003 from 9 am to Noon. The Sierra Club will host a site in Pacific Beach in front of the lifeguard tower, south of the Crystal Pier. Californias shorelines collect millions of pounds of debris throughout the year - debris that can endanger marine animals and humans alike. You can help reduce this problem by participating in one of the worlds largest volunteer events. Contact Mary Sanborn for additional information: marysanborn@yahoo.com

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10.5 million pounds of antibiotics are fed to American poultry each year.

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LUXURY LINERS LEGACY OF POLLUTION

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Sierra Club Mutual Funds

Before you invest in a company, do you consider its impact on the environment?
On July 21, 2003 Oceana, a non-profit international advocacy organization, began a public campaign to urge Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to install advanced waste water treatment systems on their entire fleet of 26 ships, and allow third-party monitoring to ensure that the equipment is working and meeting strict water quality standards. Oceana is working to educate consumers about Royal Caribbeans disregard for the pristine ocean waters and sea life that are highlighted in its advertising. Consumer research shows that passengers are shocked to discover that the company is dumping fecal matter directly into the sea, and it goes without saying that Sierra Club members should be as well. According to Oceana: RCL disingenuously claims to be an environmental leader in the industry, but the company has been fined over $30 million for illegal discharges of oil, wastewater and garbage, and for falsifying records. Unfortunately, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is not alone in this spirit of environmental irresponsibility, and pollution cases are currently being brought against at least six cruise lines by the Federal Government. While several pollution problems exist with cruise liner policy, Oceana is focusing on sewage and wastewater dumping and not dumping ballast water from one part of the ocean to another. You can help to stop Royal Caribbeans blatant disregard for the ocean by asking them to: End the practice of dumping inadequately treated sewage anywhere in the oceans Install state-of-the-art sewage treatment systems on all ships Submit to monitoring of environmental performance and discharge testing by an independent third party Tell cruise lines to stop dumping raw sewage in the oceans.

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LODGE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Randy Parrish, 619-478-5188

Due to special reserved events, the Foster Lodge will be closed October 25-26 & Dec. 6-7.

The Sierra Club Foster Lodge is in the Laguna Mountains 12 mi. north of I8 on Sunrise Highway, across from Mt. Laguna/El Prado campground. The lodge consists of two cabins. The small one is open from 10 a.m. Sat. to 2 p.m. Sun. for Sierra Club members and their guests.

Foster Lodge

Large Cabin Rental/Res.: Dianna Gil, 619-334-9742 Small Cabin Info.: Susan Parrish, 619-478-5188

You can write to cruise corporate executives and tell them this is essential to protect the oceans health and human health. Send letters to Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL 33143 fax: 305-374-7354. You can also write to your members of Congress and tell them that a federal law is needed to ensure that the cruise industry does not dump raw or inadequately treated sewage anywhere in the oceans. Send letters to: Your Member of Congress, United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 and your Senator, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510. For more information, contact Oceana at: www.oceana.org

The large cabin is for use by Sierra Club groups as well as guest groups with a club sponsor. Please call for reservations. The deposit per night is $200 for Sierra Club groups and $240 per night for non-club groups. This fee covers the first 20 people in your group. Both cabins are fully equipped and have everything except showers, bedding and food.
* Foster Lodge T-Shirts $14 and Small Cabin overnight coupons $5. Great for Gifts! Call Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615 to order.

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Day use: Family: Overnight: Family:

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$4 included $5 included

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$8 $25 $12 $38

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$6 included $8 included

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Photo Weekend at Foster Lodge

Join the Photography Section of the Sierra Club for an exciting weekend of photography and education at the Club's Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains. This is a semi-structured weekend of presentations, discussions and field work covering many aspects of photography in a natural environment. Although the weekend is directed more to beginners, we will have sessions for all levels of photography. If you're new to photography, plan to attend the special "Beginners Only" session starting at 9:30 am Saturday morning prior to sign-in time.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 9:30 AM, TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, NOON

2003

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Sign-in is at 11:00 am on Saturday (bring sack lunch), with the first general session at 1 pm. We will enjoy a potluck dinner and slide show Saturday night. Sunday morning breakfast is on us. The cost is $30 for Photo Section Members, $35 for Sierra Club Members, and $50 to the general public. This is primarily an event for adults. This is the Photo Section's most popular event of the year and it quickly fills to capacity. Please register as soon as possible. For further information, call Karen LeCates at 619-322-6818. Upon receipt of your registration, we will send you a confirmation letter with more detailed information and directions to the lodge. To register, send this completed form, your check, and a stamped self-addressed envelope to: SCPC Lodge Weekend, 8601 Via Mallorca, Unit E, San Diego, CA 92037.

SIGN ME UP FOR THE 2003 PHOTO WORKSHOP WEEKEND!

My check for $__________, payable to Sierra Club Photography Section, is enclosed. Address______________________ City/ZIP ______________________ Email

Name(s)____________________________________________ Phone (______)____________ PHOTO SECTION MEMBER?______ SIERRA CLUB MEMBERSHIP # ___________________

Photography skill level (for planning purposes): ___Beginner ___Intermediate ___Advanced Do you plan to attend the 9:30 am "Beginners Only" session? _______

Are there any particular subjects you would like presented? ________________________________

VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH!

* Compiled by Cheryl Reiff

Ellen Shively - For constant and multitudinous volunteer activities. Edie and Jim Harmon, Greg Moll, Larry Klaasen - For their continuous desert monitoring work. Interns Lila Reilly, Noelle Pepper, and Katie Busenkell - For legal research on desert wilderness and WECO issues.

Thanks to all of these exceptional volunteers for making our chapter rock!

THANKS!

The San Diego chapter recognizes the following sections for their generous and continued support:

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Nature Knowledge Workshop - $3,000 Photo - $700 Singles - $717.19 Coastal North County - $431.01

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Thanks for your great work!

HS

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