Landslide/Erosion at Sloat: We've had our eye on this issue as a chapter for many years, and have been involved politically to ensure the right things are being done to address this. Sand from the Bay's shipping lane was being dumped offshore there a few months ago, which resulted in additional sand coastline, and less erosion. This plan is slated to continue.

Sewerage at Sea Chapter activist Bill McLaughlin is heading up the effort to keep an eye on the city's 30 year plan to renovate the sewer system, and ensuring that we get involved if their plans include dumping more untreated overflow into the ocean.

Native Species & Coastal Habitat Restoration: With phase 1 of the recent "Plant Don't Pave" project being completed by the SF chapter's ex-chair Sean Gibson, we should see less pavement (and less runoff) and more native species going into the Sunset and Richmond neighbourhoods. More projects like this are a great idea, and it's good to hear our chapter cares about native species and the beach, and habitat protection!

Trash Cans on the Beach: Last year we ran a trial project to get more trash can coverage for Ocean Beach, but our efforts were arduous and ultimately unsustainable. We realized that political pressure and fair partnerships were the way to go, so we'll be looking for help with this in the coming months.

Signage and Identity to Ocean Beach: Educational signage, and a more branded identity, both came onto the table from your feedback. These are also points to be raised with the National Parks Service, and is something that could be addressed with the trash cans project.

As you can see, we don't have all the answers, but that's where we learn the most. Now we know what matters most to you, so we can focus our efforts on continuing to maintain and improve the quality of our coastline.

Your local Surfrider Chapter got an injection of coolness when local member and activist Allison Sparrow lent her time and expertise to building us a MySpace page. Now ready for prime-time, tell everyone you know that www.mysp ace.com/sfsurfrider is the friend to have.

We're still looking for volunteers to help table the upcoming Oceanfest in Chrissy Field. The event is Saturday October 6, and you would be expected to help set up a table and talk to passers-by about Surfrider. If you are interested please contact us!

Local activist and environmentalist Michael Stewart came by the last meeting to fill us in on his latest gig, an awesome project to help stop global warming. Called CarbonFund.org, this non-profit group allows you to make financial contributions to the purchase of carbon credits and other carbon offsetting projects such as planting trees to ensure your personal/corporate footprint is carbon neutral.
Think surfing is a carbon neutral sport? Think again. What about all those emissions created when flying to exotic surf locations and driving to 20 spots before getting in the water?

Endorsed by several pro surfers and gaining traction in Surfing Magazine, www.greensurf.org has all the details and gives you the ability to true up your travels with the environment.