It is essential that strong conservation voices be heard by the commission.
Dear Friend,
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area in San Luis Obispo County is the only state park on public dunes and beach in California that allows three- and four-wheel off-highway vehicles to tear up the landscape.
This park has been violating its California Coastal Commission Development Permit for 37 years.
The Coastal Commission staff is finally asking the commission to amend the park’s permit for stronger short-term protection and to ultimately phase out off-highway vehicle traffic on the sensitive dunes.
For years, off-road vehicle use on the dunes has threatened and killed nesting birds, including the least tern and snowy plover. It has produced substantial air pollution, and hindered access and enjoyment of the beach by parks visitors.
It is essential that strong conservation voices be heard by the commission. The off-highway vehicle lobby will certainly try to pack the meeting.
