Dear All:
This is what Heal the Ocean is doing today, Tuesday, December 12, 2006:
1) Rincon sewer project: This morning we worked with the Carpinteria Sanitary District to put final touches on a $1 million grant application to the state of California Prop 50 Clean Beaches Intiative Fund, to help build the Rincon sewer project.
2) Stormwater: We have put in a request to the County of Santa Barbara to let us know if it will include within its Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) the demands we’ve made (for decent maps that define jurisdictional boundaries, as well as proper dedication of county money to stormwater management). Else we’ll proceed to a State Board hearing in Sacramento to air our complaints about the county weak approach to controlling stormwater runoff. The NRDC is joining us in this complaint/appeal.
3) USGS Groundwater Study. Later today HTO will be writing a report to the Foundations who so generously donated funds to us, to contribute to the US Geological Survey of groundwater beneath the city of Santa Barbara. One of these foundations (anonymous) has given us another $30,000 to finish up final sampling and testing in January 2007.
That’s it for now! I Hope this finds everyone taking time from hectic holiday schedules to be in nature (if you’re next to the ocean, please take time for a quiet walk on the beach).
As this year comes to a close, I want you all to know how much we appreciate your continued support - the donations coming in on our website are heartwarming - and so helpful Thanks to all of you who are supporting us with your year-end donations on-line. With your help, we are going to have a victorious 2007!
Back to you soon,
Hillary
