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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13THAFRICAN CONSERVANCY DISCOVERTHE BEAUTY, MYSTERY ANDMAGIC OFAFRICA!Born and raised in Africa, Corinne Waldenmayer is aconsummate world traveler who never lost herstrong attachment to the continent. She was educat-ed in Europe and the United States, then retired froman executive position in the U.S. cooperate worldafter nearly twenty years. Corinne returned home to

Africa, determined to make a difference. As theAfrican Conservancy's president and executiveDirector, she is committed to applying her businessand technical skills, knowledge of philanthropy, andlove and understanding of Africa to promote thepreservation of African wildlife and traditional cul-tures. These she believes are our global heritage, thelast true instance of the divine design, a portal tohuman spirituality, and the key to some of life's mostprofound mysteries.

On her return from a recent 2-month trip toAfrica, Corinne will share her experiences and pro-

A Sierra Club activist since 1990, Rene Owens hasbeen part of the Forest and Wilderness committee forseveral years, and chair of the Wildlife committee fortwo years. While living in San Diego, Owens runsAn environmental consulting business as a wildlife

biologist. Owens travels each year to conductresearch and conservation efforts in South America.Her research on anacondas and the Orinoco croco-dile has been filmed by National Geographic, theDiscovery Channel, Dateline NBC, BBC, and was fea-tured as an article in the January 1999 NationalGeographic Magazine.

THE CHAPTERS MONTHLY PROGRAMS FORNOVEMBER& DECEMBER AREFRIDAY, NOV. 15TH, &FRIDAYDEC. 13TH. BOTH EVENTS ARE AT7:30PM AT THESANDIEGOZOOSOTTOCENTER.

PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC . MANNYKUGLER IS PROGRAM CHAIRMonthly Programs

vide an exhilaratinginsight into some of themany remarkable geo-graphic features of thecontinent, the diversity ofthe African people andtheir customs, and themagnificent wildlife.Through a visual presen-tation and her own storiesand history, Corinne willtake you on a journey to

discover the beauty, mys-tery, and magic of sub-SaharanAfrica.

The program will also dis-cuss trials that face the continent inthe 21st century and draw parallels

between those challenges facing con-servation organizations in Africaand the U.S. Having co-founded theAfrican Conservancy to preserve tra-ditional cultures and wildlife inAfrica, Corinne's passion to conserve

As a former college instructor, in 1999she was asked to teach tropical biolo-gy for the University of Bostons col-

lege undergraduate course inEcuador. It is a fascinating programwhere the students itinerary takesthem on a weekend to the Andes andcloud forest habitat, 2 weeks at thePacific coast studying intertidal biol-ogy, a month at a research station in avery remote rainforest, and a weekexploring the Galpagos Islands.

The Galpagos Islands com-prise an archipelago well known tothe world thanks to Charles Darwin.In 1959, a century after the publica-tion of Darwins momentous book

The Origin of The Species, the gov-ernment of Ecuador declared all areasof the Galapagos as a National Park.In 1979 the archipelago was declareda World Heritage Site by the memberstates of UNESCO. In 1987, thecoasts of the Galapagos Islands,along with a 15 nautical mile band,were declared a Marine ResourcesReserve by the government. Despiteall this designated protection, theseislands and their unique species areat great risk, most recently by thedemands of mainland Ecuadorian

PHOTO BY RENE OWENS

The Galpagos Islands and TropicalMainlands, will be presented by ReneOwens. The program features a lecture,slides and video and will be held in theAuditorium of the San Diego Zoos OttoEducation Center on Friday, November15th at 7:30pm.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15THTHE GALPAGOS ISLANDS AND

TROPICALMAINLANDS.

and Japanese fishing companieswho have over-fished their watersand are now illegally fishing in the

Reserve. Owens will present a dis-cussion of what she did and sawwhile living and teaching inEcuador; a description of where thecourse took her, the habitat, people,and wildlife, and some anecdotesabout life lives the students there.She will also touch on local conser-vation issues, and a bit on how totravel inexpensively to Ecuador.The presentation will include slides,some audio of wildlife sounds, andsome video as well.

some of the last remaining pristineenvironments is inspirational to allwho hear her speak.

African Conservancy Discover theBeauty, Mystery and Magic of Africa! alecture/powerpoint show to be presented byCorinne Waldenmayer at the Auditoriumof the San Diego Zoos Otto EducationalCenter on Friday, December 13th at7:30pm during the Sierra Clubs MonthlyChapter Meeting. HS

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WALK THE TALK!November 4 and December 2, 6 pm(1st Mondays)Meet at the chapter office and bookstore for a 14 minute video about theSierra Club, followed by a brisk one-hour walk in the neighborhood.We'll get to know each other, and I'll describe some of the ways you can

become involved in issue work in our chapter. We'll conclude our walk ata local coffee shop, then walk back to the office for a wrapup. RSVP withGeoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator, at 619-299-1741 or [email protected].

VISITOR/NEW MEMBER SIERRA CLUB ORIENTATIONNovember 13 and December 11, 7 pm (2nd Wednesdays)Meet at the Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.(building on the left). Presentations start at 7 pm featuring Singles, Bike,Photo, Ski, Focus on Youth, 20/30s Single Sierrans sections, North

County, conservation and chapter activities, including over 1,000 outingsduring the year. Refreshments served. Call Jerry Ratajesak at 619-316-2220 for more info.

SIERRA SINGLES EVENT OF THE MONTH:

BALBOA PARK JAZZ AND MOVIENov. 14, Thursday, 5:30 jazz, 8pm movieCoordinator: Shelley Warnick 858-945-3554 or [email protected] Flirting with Disaster (comedy starring Ben Stiller) 8pm Museum ofPhotographic Arts, $5. Part of museums series of films shot in San Diego.Meet inside auditorium. RSVP by email any time or call ONLY Nov. 13 ifyou want a seat saved. (OK to call before that for info.) Museum is on thePrado across from lily pond. Optional add-on: 5:30-7:30pm live jazz ofDaniel Jackson. Same location, $18 includes concert, hors doeuvres, no

host bar, movie & gallery admission. Meet 5:15 in front of museum; noadvance tickets. Museum phone 619-238-7559 for info.

MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM(See page 11 for more information)November 15 and December 13, 7 pmA free lecture/slide show will be featured at the San Diego Zoos OttoCenter Auditorium.

SIERRA SINGLES EVENT OF THE MONTH:

HOLIDAY PARTY & DANCEDec. 7, Saturday, 7pmHost: Carol Branch 858-452-1539 or [email protected] dinner, bring your favorite dish. This keeps cost (in advance)down to $20/SC members, $25/guests. Pay at the door for $5 extra.

Excellent live band Koko Loco: versatile, very danceable, mainly 60s and70s rock music. Beer, wine and soft drinks provided. Attire is very dressy.THIS IS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. Dont miss it! Location: AllHallows Church, 6602 La Jolla Scenic Dr. South, on Mt. Soledad in La

Jolla (Thos Bros P 1247 H-1). Send checks payable to Sierra Singles toCarol Branch, 7170 Rock Valley Ct., San Diego CA 92122. Bring friends;membership not required.

ACTIVITIES

Deadline to submit Activities information to the Hi Sierran for theJanuary/February 2003 issue is December 1, 2002.

Send to: [email protected] or call ShelleyWarnick at (858)695-3552 between 8am and 8pm

In Honor Of Our Best!There are many people in the chapter and in the community whoseactions are inspiring, exceed expectations or have lent a helpinghand during the last year. Our chapter honors these outstandingactivists, leaders and volunteers during the Annual AwardsCeremony in March. The evening gives us an opportunity toshow our appreciation and enjoy an entertaining program. Don'tlet this opportunity pass by without selecting someone you knowdeserving of this recognition. Nominating forms are available atthe office to guide you in writing a short narrative. All completedapplications must be received before February 10th. Let us give

praise to our deserving environmental heroes.

CONSERVATION AWARDSCONSERVATION ACTIVIST: For outstanding work on a particular con-servation project or committee.

RAINBOW WARRIOR: Faced incredible odds to fight for a particularenvironmental issue.

EMILY DURBIN AWARD: For land use issues.

EDWARD ABBEY AWARD: For preservation, conservation or education

about the desert.VERNA QUINN AWARD: Strong environmental advocacy throughconservation planning.

JOURNALISM AWARDEnvironmental Journalism: For local radio, TV or print journalist.

OTHER AWARDS:UNSUNG HERO: Contributes immeasurably in a supporting role.

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Beginning activist in conservation.

ONE-CLUB: Blends Outings activities with Conservation issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: Unparalleled efforts in the protection of theenvironment.

OFFICE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Chapter office and bookstore.

COMPUTER SUPPORT: Support the IT activities of our office.BUSINESS CONSERVATION: Contributed to an environmental cause, a"green business" or sponsors community environmental education

programs.

STUDENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: High school or college age,worked with the Sierra Club to further its goals and principles.

GRASSROOTS ACTIVIST: Organized the volunteer pool and grassrootsconcept to achieve Sierra Club goals.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION: Facilitates learning that occurs in a naturalsetting.

COMMUNITY ACTIVISM: For the town or city that has helped preservethe environment through legislation or other means.

FRIEND OF THE ENVIRONMENT: For the politician who has shownunrelenting commitment to environmental issues.

COL EMERITUS: Retiring COL.

COL LONGEVITY: For a still-active COL who has worked in OutingsCommittee over a long period of time (15+yrs)

SPECIAL APPRECIATION: Success in a particular project or issue.

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT: Successfully managed leadershiproles over a period of years.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: For a member who has exhibited a sus-tained level of leadership and commitment in service to our chapter.

SILVER CUP: Our highest award for leadership which significantlymoved the chapter forward.

NOVEMBER ANDDECEMBERACTIVITIES

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MeetingsNOVEMBER ANDDECEMBERMEETINGS

GAY & LESBIAN SECTION (GLS)

GLS Thanksgiving Weekend at FosterLodge. Potluck Thursday Nov 21. Turkeyand dressing provided. Plan to stayovernight through noon, No., 24th. Dailyhikesand indoor games.

POLITICAL COMMITTEE

Nov. 5 and Dec. 3 (1st Tuesdays) 6:30 pmNOTICE: The Political Committee maymake endorsement recommendations atmeetings. All Sierra Club members areencouraged to attend.

WILDLANDS FORUM-DESERT

COMMITTEE

Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 (1st Weds) 7 pmLocal and regional forest managementissues and Wild Heritage Campaign coor-dination. Contact Camille Armstrong at858-566-5676 or [email protected] to confirm meeting time.

ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 (1st Thursdays) 7 pmNew chair needed! Contact GeoffreySmith, Chair (Acting), at 619-299-1741 [email protected] forinfo.

RECYCLING COMMITTEE

Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 (1st Thursdays) 7 pm

POPULATION COMMITTEE

Nov. 11 and Dec. 9 (2nd Mon.) 5:15 pmThis Conservation sub-committee meetsat Cocos at 2644 El Cajon Blvd. in NorthPark. Contact Vice Chair J. Jones at jna-

[email protected] or 619-640-0780 formore info.

HI SIERRAN COMMITTEE

Nov. 11 and Dec. 9, (2nd Mondays) 6 pm

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 (2nd Tues) 6:30 pm

[email protected] or619-299-1741 or for info. All conservationactivists welcome.

SKI SECTION

Nov. 14 and Dec. 12(2nd Thur. Nov.-July) 6-9 pmAt Clairemont Community Room, 4731Clairemont Dr. on Lakehurst Lane,Clairemont Town Square, between Vonsand Big Lots (old Pic n Save). 6 pm introlecture on x-c skiing, or dinner in food

court near movie theatre. 7 pm upcoming

trip descriptions, 7:30 pm program. Nov.program: Telemark Skiing in Norway. Dec.program TBD.

BORDER ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE

Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 (3rd Mon.) 6:30-8 pm

SIERRA SINGLES SECTION

Nov. 18 and December 16 (3rd instead of 4thMondays due to holidays) 6:30 pmCocos at 5955 Balboa Ave. Come at 5:45pm and bring $$ if you wish to dine. Allmembers welcome. For more info. contactWanda Jackson at 858-689-4039 [email protected].

CAN MEETING

Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 (3rd Mondays) 7 pmTwiggs Coffee House, 4590 Park Boulevard(Corner of Park and Madison), North Park.This is the Conservation Action Networksteering committee for our chapters con-servation alerts. Visitors welcome.

FOSTER LODGE COMMITTEE

Nov. 19 (3rd Tuesdays) 6 pmNo December meeting. Meetings resume3rd Tues. in Jan. Contact Mary Eggen at 858-453-1615 or [email protected] for info.Meeting location: North Clairemont

Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave.PHOTO SECTION

Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 (3rd Tuesdays) 7 pmTierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Call 619-299-1744ext. 2070 or see http://sandiego.sierra-club.org/photoclub/ for current info.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 (3rd Weds.) 6:30 pmCall 619-299-1743 for info.

COASTAL COMMITTEE

Nov. 20 and December 18 (3rd instead of 4th

Wed. due to holidays) 7 pmWell meet in North County in Nov. (andall odd-numbered months) and at NorthPark office in Dec. (and all even-numberedmonths). North County location: CoastalCommittee members Scott and SheelaghWilliams have graciously offered to hostthe North County meetings at their beauti-ful home at 638 W. Circle Dr. in SolanaBeach. Directions: From I-5, exit at LomasSanta Fe Dr. Go west to Old Highway 101.

Turn right/north. Turn left at Solana

Vista Dr. (first and only light, next toRoberto's). Go up the hill and turn righton Pacific Ave. After one block, PacificAve. turns into Circle Dr. Number 638 ison the right side on corner. Contact EricBowlby at 619-284-9399 or [email protected] to join the com-mittee or for agenda/other info.

BOOKSTORE COMMITTEE

Nov. 21 and December 19, 2 pm (3rdinstead of 4th Thur. due to holidays)Bookstore management and operation.

INNER CITY OUTINGS (ICO)

Nov. 21 and Dec.19 (3rd Thursdays) 7:30 pm

URBAN ENVIRONMENT FORUM

Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 (4th Mondays) 7 pmJoint meetings of Air, Energy, Land Use,Park, Recycling, Transportation and WaterCommittees. Contact Fred Lorenzen at619-435-6046 or [email protected] for info.

MONEY FOR NATURE PROJECTS

COMMITTEE

Dec.19 (3rd Thursday of even months) 6 pmMeeting and potluck at a private home.

Join us every other month as we develop

'fun'-raising projects to provide financialsupport for our conservation programs.Contact Geoffrey Smith at 619-299-1741 [email protected] forinfo.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Contact Committee Chair for meetinginfo. We need new and more members.Get involved!

WILDLIFE COMMITTEE

Contact Committee Chair for meetinginfo. Rescheduled from 4th Thur. due toholidays. Help us save wildlife and

habitat.Unless otherwise noted, all meetings areheld at the Sierra Club office, 3820 Ray St.,North Park. For further information on anymeetings, contact the Committee Chair list-ed on back page of the Hi Sierran, unlessnoted in the following meeting description.NOTE HOLIDAY DATE CHANGESFOR SOME MEETINGS.

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North county Group (cont)(continued from previous page)

North County Group

Coasters (Formerly known as NC

Coastal Group)

Coasters Picnic Amid Torrey

Pines in Lux Canyon

Following a San Elijo Lagoon walk and lit-ter patrol outing, about 30 Coasterslunched and visited amid sage scrubagainst a backdrop of 60 year old TorreyPines. Peg Kessler was a competent BBQ"chef", thank you very much. As this wasCoasters' "Inaugural" Annual Picnic/Hike,we are looking forward to continuinglocal, coast-friendly activities at more suchgatherings. We welcomed new members

and first-timers! Be prepared for upcom-ing events that focus on current and futureissues around the coast here in NorthCounty. To receive updates, email DaveGrubb [email protected] or call SueDenner, (760) 942-2375 to be placed on ourmailing list.

Our local meetings are scheduledfor the 3rd Tuesday of each month atCoco's in Encinitas, 7pm - 8:30pm At ourmeetings scheduled for November 19thand December 17th, we will discuss eventplanning and hear a coastal issues update.Meeting dates and locations for 2003 will

also be announced.Upcoming eventsNOVEMBER 4-8Opportunity for informal field trip to theCalifornia Coastal Commission session inSan Diego. Details by email or phone, (seeabove).

November 02Tamarack Beach Clean Up Hike, Carlsbad

DECEMBER 07Low Tide WalkSee Outings section for further details.

Get InvolvedWith The Coasters!According to the official Sierra Club mem-

bership list, there are well over 3,000members living in the North CountyCoastal area. At a recent North CountyCoastal event 31 members turned out less than one in a hundred and this wasan all-time high. This illustrates a dilem-ma faced by many membership-basedorganizations. While there are many peo-

ple who are willing tosend in a check once ayear, and flip through thepublications, only a few

of them take the next stepand become activelyinvolved at the locallevel. A few of us are trying to turn thetide. With some prompting from theExCom, and help from the North CountyGroup, we formed the Coasters as a sub-group of the North County Group. Wehave put together a few events so far, andwe are looking for ideas and active mem-

bers. The goal is to increase involvementand participation. The ways and meansare up to you.

We have an active core group that

is willing to organize events. We want toorganize the event that will get YOU out ofyour armchair, so please let us know whatthat would be. Is it social get-togethers?Hikes and other outings? Educationalprograms? Conservation campaigns? Allof the above? To help get more peopleinformed, involved, and active, we haveset up an email list for the Coasters. Thiswill be used to keep you informed aboutcoming events, meetings, conservationissues, and alerts from other environmen-tal organizations. To get on the mailinglist, receive updates, or our announce-ments; send an email [email protected] or call SueDenner, (760)942-2375.

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The Wilderness

Basics Course

Then do what several thousand others have done over the past 40 years; let the dedicated, experienced, volunteer staff of theWilderness Basics Course (WBC) help you achieve a better understanding of how to enjoy and explore the wilderness.

The comprehensive course consists of lectures, demonstrations, films and slide shows on such subjects as selecting the properequipment, food preparation, filtering water, clothing, animal encounters, map and compass use, physical conditioning and firstaid. The course also includes five outings held every other weekend to such places as Anza Borrego Desert, Jacumba Mountains,San Jacinto and the Mammoth mountain areas. Through the outings, students learn how to car camp, backpack and even to camp

in the snow, and will have a choice of learning either snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing.The WBC is designed for both beginning and experienced backpackers, with eachstudent being given a choice of approximately 20 different trips to choose from foreach weekend outing. The trips are divided into categories, from easy to extreme-ly challenging, making sure that each student is able to find a trip that matchestheir physical abilities. To help students get in shape before the outings there areconditioning day hikes as well. WBC students are also eligible for discounts onequipment purchased at several local retailers.

The WBC is offered only once a year to both members and non-members of theSierra Club at two locations: the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley and SanPasqual High School in Escondido. The San Diego classes are held every Tuesdaynight for 11 weeks, starting January 2lst, from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. The cost of the course is $95 (cash or personal check). Studentsare encouraged to pre-register, by calling (858) 272-9229, as the class is limited to the first 300 students. On-line registration forthe Mission Valley course is also available at www.wildernessbasics.com starting on September 1, 2002. Students may also regis-ter on the first night of class. For information on the class offered in Escondido call (760) 728-8220 (different starting dates).

Come join us to learn about exploring our wilderness areas. Be a part of our ongoing heritage!

ANONGOING HERITAGE OF EDUCATION, EXPLORATION AND PRESERVATION

DO YOU LACK THE EXPERIENCE

AND KNOWLEDGE TO VENTURE

INTO THE WILDERNESS?

DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE

YOUR CURRENT WILDERNESS

SKILLS, EXPLORE NEW AREAS AND

MEET FELLOW HIKERS?

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER: BY PHONE - Call 858-272-9229 and a registration package will be mailed to you.

ON-LINE at www.wildernessbasics.com

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At our clean up in Tecolote Canyon on September 7th we hadbig help from the California Conservation Corps. Despite the threatof rain we had 17 volunteers turn out. Parks Ranger, Janice

Lavallee hauled off 3 truck-loads of trash. In collaboration with the City of San Diego and the 18th annualCalifornia Beach Clean Up, our volunteers went door to door in theChollas Creek neighborhoods inviting the community to join inthe September 21st trash clean up effort. We have signed up 35members for the new "Friends of Chollas Creek" group we are cre-ating. Throughout San Diego County, over 4,000 people showedup to pick up over 40,000 pounds of garbage and recycling!!!

The City has a long term plan to restore Chollas Creekwhich is now almost entirely cement lined. We are hoping thenew "Friends of Chollas Creek" group will support the City andparticipate in that effort. We are looking for bilingual volunteersto help us build this new group. Please call if you'd like to help

bring about the vision of a revitalized urban creek.

39 hikers turned out for the September 28th tour of DoveCanyon. This new group enjoys leadership and support from themembers of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego.They are owners of a large portion of the canyon.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO KEEP THE CANYON CAMPAIGNGOING STRONGPLEASE HELP RESTORE the LAKE MURRAY SHORELINEHelp remove the invasive tamarisk weed, which will help nativeplant species propagate and help restore a more natural habitat onthe shores of Lake Murray. Please contact me to be put on a list.This is an on-going effort. See the map on our website showingour restoration progress.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 9:30AM - NOONClean Up of Dove CanyonMeet in the parking lot of the First Unitarian Universalist Churchof San Diego. 4190 Front Street.** From Washington Ave. head toward the UCSD Hospital. Take FirstAve. North to Arbor Drive. Take a Left. Church lot is across street fromUCSD Hospital. Parking will be validated !!

For more Canyons Campaign info, contact Eric Bowlby by email:[email protected] call him at 619-284-9399

Visit the Canyons Website: sandiego.sierraclub.org/canyons

SAN DIEGO CANYONS & CREEKSCAMPAIGN UPDATEby Eric Bowlby, photo by John Hartley

SAN DIEGO

CANYONS MUSICFESTIVALat " Victor's " on

Mission BaySaturday, November 9th from

2 pm to 9 pm2702 Mission Bay Drive, in Pacific

BeachTake I-5 to Clairemont Dr. exit West,

North/right on Mission Bay Dr. to MB Golf Course.

Heres a fun way to support the Sierra Club

Canyons Campaign!

FEATURING:KOKO LOCO (Jimmy Buffett cover band)

3 to 5 pm

CELTIC ENSEMBLE

5:20 to 6:10

GROVE

6:30 to 7:20

Saturday Morning Bluegrass Band

7:45 to 9:00

Sound by: Keeth Mahoogan Production Co. keethmahoogan.com

Tickets $20.00 or 2 for $35.00 if paid before event

FREE JUICE EVOLUTION SMOOTHIE

& Other Party SnacksONE FREE DRAWING FOR GREAT

PRIZES including:A weekend for two at Laguna Mountain Nature

Knowledge Workshop. and much more

Includes:

Proceeds benefit the Sierra Club &

the San Diego Canyons CampaignFor Will Call reservations write checkto Sierra Club and mail to: 3820 RaySt. SD, CA 92104. Please write"Canyon Fest" in the memo space -or contact Eric Bowlby by phone:619-284-9399, or email:[email protected]

Show goes on Rain or Shine(We can move indoors).

California Gnatcatchers,

by David Stump

BONNIE HOUGH, A LEADER IN THE CANYONS CAMPAIGN IN EVERY SENSEOF THE WORD, AT DOVE CANYON ON A BLUFF OVERLOOKING MISSION VALLEY.

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You may be surprised to learn that many California home-

owners today could choose to generate clean solar electricityon their roof, at a lower net cost than they currently pay, andcould protect themselves from future electric rate hikes.

In the realm of energy, our nation is at a crossroads.Nuclear power plants leave us with radioactive waste thatwill last thousands of years. Emissions from power plantsthat burn coal, oil and gas pollute the air we breathe, and arethe leading contributor to global warming.

The best way to say "no" to these environmentallyharmful sources is to say "yes" to clean alternatives like solarenergy. Solar energy reduces our dependence on fossil fuelsand feeds energy into the grid when we need it most, whenair conditioners are straining an already shaky, blackout-

prone system.On a purely social basis, solar electricity generatingsystems are already cost-competitive with conventionalsources of fuel, when you factor in the environmental bene-fits, their minimal dependence on unreliable power grids,and their potential to help wean our nation from its depend-ence on foreign oil.

Because California rebate programs and tax creditspay more than half the cost of equipment and installation, anew solar system can actually save the homeowner a few dol-lars per month at current SDG&E rates, and potentially muchmore as electric rates climb. New rate hikes have already beenapproved by the State Utility Commission, so higher electric-

ity rates are inevitable.If you have hesitated to choose solar energy becauseyou don't like the looks of aluminum and glass panels mount-ed on racks above roofs, you may be pleasantly surprised atthe latest designs that actually become part of your roof andare much more aesthetically pleasing.

Bekaert-ECD Solar Systems is a global company thatoffers uniquely designed thin-film solar electric systems thatcan be architecturally integrated, are available in colors, andare glass-free, lightweight, thin, and vandal-resistant. Solarshingles that resemble conventional roof shingles but gener-ate electricity are also available.

Many homes in the San Diego area could easily beretrofitted with solar electric generating systems. Onceinstalled, your system would integrate seamlessly withSDG&E power, and wouldn't require any of your attention.The systems have no moving parts, and the solar panels areguaranteed by the manufacturer for 20 years.

California's net-metering laws allow homeownerswith solar energy systems to sell back the surplus electricitythey generate to the utility for full retail credit. During peaksunlight hours, your electric meter may actually spin back-wards, and during the evening you would use SDG&E elec-tricity.

In a typical installation, your annual electric billwould be reduced by about three quarters. If you use inex-pensive tax-deductible mortgage money to finance the sys-tem, you could end up paying less to the bank than youwould have paid to SDG&E for your electricity!

Why should you consider solar electricity for yourhome? How about personally preventing over three tons ofgreenhouse gas from spewing into our atmosphere everyyear? How about protecting yourself from SDG&E electricrate hikes?

How about setting an example, and letting yourfriends and neighbors know you care about our planet? Howabout helping to prevent future electricity shortages and

brownouts? How about taking advantage of government pro-grams that help you add significant value to your home whileyou are doing all of the above?

Now is a good time to convert to solar electricitywhile State rebates and tax incentives are available. If you arein the process of buying or building a home, it is very easy toadd the cost of a solar system to your first mortgage. But evenif you are refinancing your home loan, or just replacing yourroof, it is often just as easy to add in the cost of a system toyour first mortgage or improvement loan.

If you can lower your monthly expenses and avoidrate hikes, why are you still buying electricity from pollutingsources? In today's political climate, who knows how long

the State incentives will continue, but they are there for youright now.

Frank Russo, the creator and former operator of Kung Food/The Vegetarian ZoneRestaurant, has been an environmentalist since the early '70s. He is currently asolar-electric sales consultant for Bekaert-ECD, and can be reached at

[email protected]" or 619-659-3260.

SOLAR ELECTRICITY FOR YOUR HOME AT NOADDITIONAL COST?

by Frank Russo

* Editors note from Dan Perkins, Sierra Club SD Energy Chair

Photovoltaic (PV) is the most environmentally friendly source of creating elec-tric energy from the sun in today's market place. Keep in mind that all energyefficiency measures should be taken first, and then PV should be installed for theenergy used over baseline. These are decisions you and others will benefit from

for the next 30 years or more. Please see Energy Corner next page.

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ENERGY CORNERBY DAN PERKINS

EPA URGES CONSUMERS TO MAKETHE SWITCH TO EFFICIENT LIGHTSFrom October through December, EPA is partnering with more than

140 manufacturers, retailers, state governments and utilities through-out the United States to make finding and buying energy-efficientlighting easier through thier Energy Star program. Local, regional andnational promotions include special offers and rebates from majorretail chains and regional utility companies to help consumers save oncompact fluorescent light bulbs, fixtures and ceiling fans with lighting.

Nationwide promotions and in store lighting workshops willbe held through a national home improvement chain. Local eventswhere customers can exchange older technology halogen floor lampsfor discounts on more energy efficient ones will also take place. Atyp-ical household spends about $90 a year, or 10 percent, of its annualelectricity bill on lighting. Energy Star labeled light bulbs, fixtures andceiling fans with lighting help the environment and benefit consumerswith greater energy savings and fewer bulb changes.

Just 10 percent of a standard bulb's energy is converted intovisible light, while the other 90 percent is wasted as heat. By compari-son, today's Energy Star compliant lightbulbs only waste 30 percent ofthier energy as heat. There are more than 40 types of Energy Star qual-ified bulbs that last at least 6,000 hours, while using 75 percent lessenergy without sacrificing quality. For more information about theEnergy Star program, visit: http://www.energystar.gov

If you wish, energy issues that concern the San Diego area will be forwared to you byemail. Submit your request to Dan Perkins: [email protected]

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COUNTY GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2020A recipe for smart growth or a recipe for continued sprawl?

This is a call to all of you that want to see an end to urban sprawlin San Diego county. The County General Plan Update 2020 will bethe recipe for how our county will develop in the next 20 to 30years. Now is the time for you to demand protection for beautifulrural San Diego county and her many resources.

The draft map for distribution of growth throughout theunincorporated county is now coming before the individual plan-ning groups and it is especially important for Sierra Club membersto get involved. County staff is recommending that some extreme-ly important rural resource areas have a very protective designa-tion of 160 acres minimum parcel size for each house. Will theCounty Board of Supervisors uphold those recommendations orwill they cave in to pressures, allowing more sub-division and frag-mentation? It is within their power to make these changes to our

existing, sprawl-friendly General Plan, and they need to hear fromyou.We have reviewed the GP 2020 Draft Distribution map

and found that it represents some positive steps toward steeringinappropriate growth out of rural areas east of the County WaterAuthority Line, (CWA). The CWA line runs through the middle ofRamona to give you an idea how far east it is. However, there is stilltoo much residential sprawl proposed across vast areas andchanges to the map are needed both east and west of the CWA.Also, we need to protect the gains we have made.

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The impacts and costs of population pressures andsprawling urbanization are readily apparent to county resi-dents in the form of destruction of beautiful open spaces, neg-lected infrastructure in our cities, traffic congestion, endan-

gered and threatened species, air and water pollution and theresulting beach closures.Sierra Club recommendations would direct infra-

structure spending to support affordable housing and redevel-opment plans in existing urban areas. We must focus trans-portation dollars on implementing an efficient, high qualitypublic transit service in our urban areas so that we have analternative to stop-and-go freeway congestion. If our limitedtransportation dollars are used for new sprawl-inducing pave-ment to the backcountry, such as the proposed widening ofHwy. 67 to Ramona, our opportunity to control sprawl will begone and we will lose our best chance for a public transit solu-tion that serves our mobility needs.

We know we must change our gluttonous develop-

ment pattern and land use practices. Backcountry estate devel-opment will not help our affordable housing needs, but willinstead cause the loss of our biodiversity, local water supplies,agricultural land, rural scenic treasures, and our overall quali-ty of life. Let's press for a regional vision that puts a stop tosprawl.

For more information on how you can help with this County General PlanUpdate process, please contact Eric Bowlby, our representative on the GP2020 Interest Group, and Co-Chair of the Smart Growth Task Force: 619-284-9399 or [email protected]

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HIJACKED!World Summit on Sustainable DevelopmentBy Jean Costa, Co-chair of the Border Subcommittee

The hope for the World Summit held in Johannesburg, SouthAfrica at the end of August was for taking action to implementthe pledges made at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro tenyears ago. The key issues then and now are water, energy,health care, agriculture, and biodiversity. Instead of takingaction, however, many governments attempted to actuallyundo much of what they had agreed to do in Rio, and theSummit became an exercise in "greenwash." The thousands ofnon-governmental (NGO) leaders, including those from theSierra Club, who had come to Johannesburg from all over theworld to move the process forward were now limited to dam-age control.

The United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, and the

corporate powers that pull their strings succeeded in under-mining most attemps to take concrete action. Instead they pro-moted their trade and investment agendas which are reflectedin the rules of the World Trade Organiztion (WTO), the WorldBank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Theypushed for deregulation and privatization of public servicessuch as water and electricity, and for public-private partner-ships instead of intergovernmental programs.

The U.S. attempted to keep all references to humanrights out of the final document and anything else it sees as a

barrier to trade. The U.S. finally agreed to reducing by half thenumber of people who currently have no access to potablewater and sanition by 2015; this in exchange for no timetableson the use of renewable energy (insisted upon by the U.S. andOPEC countries). The agreement on water does not includeany protection for water sources such as rivers, lakes or water-sheds.

Friends of the Earth gave the World Summit a failinggrade (22/100 points) and Oxfam called it "a triumph forgreed and self-interest, a tragedy for poor people and the envi-roment." The government of our country pleads the lead rolein this tragedy. It will now be up to NGO's like our Sierra Clubto do what governments are unwilling to do--fight to save thisplanet and its inhabitants.

For more information please contact Jean Costa, Co-chair of theBorder Subcommittee: 619-463-0721

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HELP PROTECT CALIFORNIAS FORESTS ANDWATER SUPPLIESCalifornias forests, watersheds, and wildlife are rapidly being

devastated by irresponsible logging practices. Clear cutting inCalifornia forests has increased by 225% since 1994. In the SierraNevada the increase is over 2000%. The California Board ofForestry has been loaded with timber people, and approves vir-tually all logging plans. Now Sierra Pacific Industries hasannounced plans to clear cut one million acres of the SierraNevada during the next few years, and has already begun.

All major streams in the northern third of the state havebeen declared impaired under the Clean Water Act, primarilybecause of pollution from clear cuts, which includes toxic herbi-cides and silt. Coho salmon populations in the northern third ofCalifornia are at 1% of historic levels, primarily because theirspawning streams and gravels are silted over. Eighty percent ofour drinking water is from forested areas, and our water quality

is being degraded by irresponsible logging. Join the campaignto save Californias forests, water supplies, and wildlife. Start aforest protection committee in your chapter. Help us to educatethe public and to influence legislation. Find out how you canhelp.For more information about starting a local effort, contact Karen Maki at [email protected] or (650)366-0577, or Gary Bailey [email protected] or (408)732-5499. If you are not able to participate ina committee, send your email address to receive occasional forest related actionalerts, and help find some potential committee members within your chapter.

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