Eve has been working on behalf of the South Bay Chapter as a wetlands restoration expert and has prepared a declaration in support of Wetlands Action Network's request for a site evaluation. This was recently granted and Eve will be participating in a site evaluation along with three other experts on or before August 28th. The judge called the Corps' decision to issue the permit arbitrary, capricious, and otherwise not in accordance with the law. At that time the permit was rescinded and all construction activities on the permitted area stopped until and unless the Corps complies with its NEPA obligations. This is not the end of the war, but a major victory has been won.
Healthy wetlands are part of a healthy coastal ecosystem.
Like many coastal areas in 1998, El Nino winter storms severely damaged beaches that were in its path. Ocean Beach in San Francisco was eroded away along many areas, including the parking lot at the foot of Sloat Blvd. The City of San Francisco is currently considering options for a temporary rock abutment and permanent seawall to stop erosion along the bluffs between Sloat Blvd. Surfrider Foundation's San Francisco Chapter wants to make sure that they have input in the process and that all feasible options are considered, including a no-project alternative. The NPS has told the San Francisco Chapter that they want public involvement and welcome their suggestions.