PWP Response 030519 - JawboneSaving the Oceano Dunes – For The Public PWP Response March 4, 2019 1 Friends of Oceano Dunes is a 501(c)(3) California Not-for-Profit Public Benefit

Saving the Oceano Dunes – For The PublicPWP ResponseMarch 4, 2019

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Friends of Oceano Dunes is a 501(c)(3) California Not-for-Profit Public BenefitCorporation, comprised of over 28,000 supporting members. Formed in 2001, to protecthistorical access to the Oceano Dunes for camping and motorized recreation.

We want to maintain Access For All!

Our President, Jim Suty, has also been the State Appointed OHV representative on the TRT(since inception 18 years).


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What we were told in November 2017

No long rangedevelopment planprovided No information on howthis replaces the 1982CDP Only discusses a fewprojects…not the overalloperations, and nospecifics of camping andOHV recreation in theSVRA

As of March 2019


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Only a few projects, but not theentire SVRA operations No Max or Min Provided Only general information for afew projects. No precisedefinition of all projects Funding not discussed Only general information, not alot of specifics on the preciseproject and impacts

As of March 2019


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Nice high level timeline…but weare missing the specifics on howand when this replaces the 1982CDP. What are the overarching goals forcapacity (camping, day use andOHV)? What will the final acreage be forthe beach camping and OHVrecreation? A lot of questions need to beanswered!!!!

As of March 2019

State Parks is not being transparent!!


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“Improvement Projects” ….Nothing implies pendingclosures of ~50% of theriding and camping area.

State Parks is not beingtransparent!!


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Several projects with no realoperational impact to theOceano Dunes SVRA No specifics on anything toimprove the camping andSVRA! Campground is nice as anaddition…but NOT areplacement for beachcamping!!!!

As of March 2019

State Parks is misleading the public by suggesting that there is NOIMPACT to current camping and OHV recreation when under the

PWP there would be a huge negative impact.


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Image used in the PWP doesnot reflect:

• current closures for dustmitigation

• Future PMRP closuresbeing looked at

• Snowy Plover or LeastTern seasonal closures

• 7.5 reveg island• New areas that will be

opened

Very Misleading!!!

As of March 2019

State Parks is misleading the public by suggesting that there is NOIMPACT to current camping and OHV recreation when under the

PWP there would be a huge negative impact.


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California State Parks continues to overstate the PWP when they talk, but in officialwriting they downplay what it is doing. As an example, Deputy Director LizMcGuirk on 3/1/19 said the following regarding the Oceano Dunes:

• “High Priority”• “We started a Public Works Plan process which is

going to talk about the future management of thepark”

• “This is a priority for us”• “We are very engaged”• “We want the public and the commission to have

continued engagement on this”• “that is why we are talking about the future

management and opening up different areas”• “however we are working on a complex issue”• “several regulatory bodies and we have dust plans

and development permits”

Absolutely No Discussion on:• Closing ~50% of the Park for Dust Mitigation in the PMRP• Reduced Camping and OHV Recreation

Note: video will play in Slide Show Mode


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“implementing at least 500 acres of dust control measureswould significantly diminish the iconic recreationalopportunity provided by Oceano Dunes SVRA andwould require substantial reductions in camping andrecreational capacity.”

PMRP Indicates“Substantial Reductions”

• New foredunes • Large areas for new dust

mitigation • Snowy Plover & Least

Tern Exclosures


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“I see an SVRA that is no longer feasible”

Acting Deputy Director Dan Canfield on 3/1/19Discussing the 500 acres to be closed as part of the PMRP


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State Parks is using a “Bait & Switch” (whether

purposely or by accident) by discussing “ImprovementProjects” in a Public Works Plan (PWP) process while at

the same time State Parks is allowing the ParticulateManagement Reduction Plan (PMRP) process (in a closedroom with no public visibility) to close ~50% of the park

to beach camping and OHV recreation.


This is Unacceptable & Unlawful!!!


12Friends will comment on each Project in the following slides.


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The Project A provides 2 concepts for a campground usingthe State Parks owned farmland by Oso Flaco lake. Friends Doesn’t Like Either Concept – More Discussion Needed. A campground in this location has been discussed fornearly 40 years. There is a 1981 report that discusses 300rv spots in this location with direct dune access toaccompany existing beach camping (not replacing it)


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1. We agree

2. Don’t agree with a flat track

3. We agree

4. Do not agree

5. Do not agree

6. We agree

7. Absolutely do not agree! Use for camping.

8. Do not agree

Friends Comments:


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• 9A – seems reasonable• 10A – Don’t understand• 11A – Don’t agree with Flat Track. Like Kids track• 12A – Reduce buffer and increase camping• 13A – Not a high priority, No OHV Funds• 14A – Agree• 15A - OK access route to dunes, we believe there is better. More discussion needed.• - ADD store, food truck spot, meeting hall


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• 9B – Need to understand more• 10B - Need to understand more• 11B - Don’t agree with Flat Track. Like Kids track• 12B - Reduce buffer and increase camping• 13B – Not a high priority, No OHV Funds• 14B - Don’t agree• 15B – Partially agree, but develop trails through 40 acres and do not enter dunes at

the end of the drags at Maidenform Flats.• - ADD store, food truck spot, meeting hall


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Other Campground Requirements:• Large percentage of camping spots to accommodate 65’ length and

provide areas for OHVs to be parked next to camp.• Roads/route through camp ground to allow large vehicles• Small convenience store/concession• Location for food truck concession (maybe a rotation to provide

variety)• A meeting hall to accommodate small meetings/gatherings/parties• Dog walk area• Kids small playground (swing set, slides etc)• Horseshoe courts

Friends would like to have more dialogue on other campground options.


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The latest “Information Packet” was not clear in where“Project B” is covered in detail. Is it supposed to be partof “Project 1”?? We need to make it crystal clear.This should not use all OHV funds.


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Note says that as of 2/15/19 “This alternative is no longer active” Friends does not agree with the “proposed lodge project” and would like tosee the New RV dump station installed to accommodate numerous RVs in anew layout to accommodate the much larger RV sizes of today versus whenoriginally built. We support Equestrian use, however they need to pay the daily use price of$5 like everyone else who uses the beach and dunes. (OHV, fisherman, kitesurfers, sun bathers etc)


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The latest “Information Packet” was not clear in where“Project D” is covered in detail. We need to make it crystal clear. With no direct dunes access, No OHV funds should beused.


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The latest “Information Packet” was notclear in where “Project E” is covered indetail. We need to make it crystal clear. With no direct dunes access, Since accesssupports multi-use, a cost sharing withOHV funds should be used.


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The latest “Information Packet” was notclear in where “Project F” is covered indetail. We need to make it crystal clear. With no direct dunes access, OHV fundsshould not be used.


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Friends supports Concept 1 for increasedparking and easier access to the ButterflyGrove to reduce congestion on Highway 1.


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Friends supports Concept 1.


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This is Unacceptable & Unlawful!!!

Friends of Oceano Dunes View of State Parks Transparency:


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Friends of Oceano Dunes strongly recommends a face to facemeeting with the people actually drafting the PWP in order toremedy our concerns and ensure we are working together for thebest PWP possible to improve and enhance the ODSVRA. This meeting should be done as soon as possible!

We Need to Have a United Mission to Protect and Expand theODSVRA to Ensure Access for Another 100 Years!

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PWP Response 030519 - JawboneSaving the Oceano Dunes – For The Public PWP Response March 4, 2019 1 Friends of Oceano Dunes is a 501(c)(3) California Not-for-Profit Public Benefit