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Sierra Club San Diego Chapter Serving Imperial and San Diego Counties

Working To Preserve The Special Nature of San Diego for Over Half A Century

Explore, Enjoy and Protect the PlanetExplore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet

Vol 70 No. 5 Visit our website at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org September/October 2011

Help us Move San Diego to aClean Energy FutureSaturday, September 24thThe chapter has joined with several other local grassroots environ-mental groups to stage San Diegos response to the 350.org call for aninternational day of action for climate change on Saturday, September24, 2011. Hundreds of similar events all over the world will be held

that day to send a strong message to our leaders that climate change isreal and will dramatically diminish the quality of life, prosperity, andhappiness for us and our future generations.

Environmentalists around the world have already made personal life-style changes to combat climate change, but to really solve the prob-lem, governments need to restrict carbon emissions through legisla-

tion. The US must lead in the international effort.

Our Sept 24th action will focus on sending this message to ourelected representatives: as individuals, we are changing our ways toreduce greenhouse gas emissions and we demand that governmentdo the same so together we can reverse the trend of overheating the

planet which will cause weather changes, geographic instability, foodshortages and irreversible ecological damage.See page 6 for more information.

Clean Energy: continued on page 7 continued on page 6

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers(IBEW) Local 569 and the San Diego Chapter of theNational Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

joined by Senator Christine Kehoe, 39th Districtunveiled a solar-powered electric vehicle charging sta-tion that can be used by the local community at nocost. Representatives from the San Diego Chapter of thSierra Club and Operation Free, a national coalition of

veterans, national security experts and retired militarypersonnel working to secure America with clean energy

joined the event to kick off the announcement. TheTraining Center is located at 4675 Viewridge Avenue,San Diego, CA 92126.

Free Community Solar-PoweredElectric Vehicle ChargingStation Unveiled

Sierra Club San Diego Chapter volunteer Jim Chase and Chapter ChairCarolyn Chase both drove their electric vehicles to the event.

New Solar Partnership Offers Easy,Affordable Way for Sierra ClubMembers to Combat Climate ChangeAs Sierra Club members, we know the growing threat of climatechange poses real challenges to our local communities. Fortunately, we

also know we can take simple actions to create a healthier, more sus-tainable future. From choosing reusable bags and energy efficient lightbulbs to advocating for cleaner transportation, Sierra Club membersare making cleaner, greener choices every day.

Now, with the addition of the new Sierra Club Solar Homes InitiativeCampaign, members have another opportunity to do our part to com-

bat global warming. This innovative partnership between the SierraClub and SunRun, a California-based solar service provider, providesmembers and supporters an affordable way to reduce greenhouse gasemissions, lower energy bills and support the campaign work of theirlocal Chapter.

Solar: continued on page 14


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Explore, Enjoy and Protect the Planet

IN THIS ISSUE:Chapter Outings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monthly Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

In July I was thrilled to attend the dedica-

tion of a public charging station for elec-

tric cars powered by solar panels on theroof of the Kearny Mesa training facilityfor the local International Brotherhood

of Electrical Workers. Remarks by StateSenator Christine Kehoe reminded me that

California is still leading the way with sup-port for electrical vehicles and sound goals

for renewable energy

Fellow Chapter volunteer Jim Chase (no

relation) and I showed off our new NISSANLeaf completely electric cars by being the

first official folks to plug-in to the sunthere. As of this writing there is still a $2500

federal rebate available and the State rebate

of $2500 is expected to be funded, for eitherpurchasers or leases of electric cars.

Addressing both climate change and

national security was the topic of therepresentative from Operation Free,Lance Cpl. Brian VanRiper, a formerMarine who had served in Iraq. He point-ed out the high costs and added burdens

in combat of our excessive dependenceon fossil fuels. He gave example afterexample of how solar panels and otherclean energy technologies lightened theirload and reduced their risks in the field.He shared that it costs upwards of $400

for a gallon of gas to get into the fieldin Afghanistan, in addition to providingdangerous targets for insurgents.

But while the list of environmental dam-

age continues to grow, the politics of theenvironment has never been worse. Weve

reach a new low at the Federal level whereanything and everything related to environ-

mental protection is being attacked.

Can we talk? Frankly, Im depressed

(probably not in medically-speaking terms,

but in spiritual terms at least). The poli-tics of our age is getting me down. We just

seem to be spiraling away from the thingsthat matter - or really should matter - to

everyone: protecting the environment thatwe all depend upon, building a clean energ

future to address climate change, jobs andnational security, and protecting the natu-

ral world from degradation. But each of

these in so many ways is being reduced to political football, with reality being shunte

aside. While every politician claims to careabout the future and their kids and

grandkids, how can so many people ignorall the evidence? Alas, too many wont even

look at evidence! What can be done?The only thing ever matters, is to organize

with others who care. The way things arelost is for people to sit on the sidelines and

not participate. Whether its beginning tovolunteer, or calling an elected official, wri

ing a letter, attending a hearing or a rally,your participation in public events and civ

affairs has never been more needed.

Make sure you are on our email list to

receive the Chapters e-news. Every otherweek it features upcoming events and

volunteer needs.Here are just a few of the upcoming ways

you can engage: The International Day ofAction on Climate Change will take place

on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Balboa

Park. The Chapters Political Committeebegan meeting with Mayoral candidates in

August and new members are always wel-come. We are planning a Mayoral Forum

on October 21st at University of SanDiego as part of the Bright Green Future

Conference. Veg week is happening inOctober. Chapter volunteers lead hikes

every weekend to help get away and berestored in nature. The monthly program

showcases informed local speakers. TheConservation Committee meets monthly.

While it appears that one person is toosmall against the political tide, the only wa

to change that tide is to work with othersto make a difference. Whether its time or

money, whatever you are currently doingto help nature and the environment, I urge

you to do more.


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Make your holiday shopping easy this year by ordering

your Sierra Club 2012 Calendars and Holiday Cards from

the comfort of your home or office this year. No need tomake a special trip to the San Diego Chapter office.

Its easy. Just go to our on-line store atwww.sierraclubsandiego.mycafecommerce.com.

Sierra Club memebrs get a 10% when ordering on-line!

Of course is you prefer to pick up your calendars and

holiday cards from our office, just give us a call at858-569-6005 and we will be happy to hold them for you.

10% Discount to MembersWhen Ordering On-Line

Chapter OpensOn-Line Store

www.sierraclubsandiego.mycafecommerce.com

Purchase Calendars, Holiday Cards,and Club Accessories

The San Diego Chapter has opened anon-line store that will make your holi-

day shopping easy this year. Membersand the public can now order SierraClub 2012 calendars, holiday cardsand club accessories from the comfortof your home or office.

2012 Sierra Club Calendars and Holiday CardsOrder Form

Pricing

Item Member Non-Member Qty Total

Engagement Desk Calendar $12.55 $13.95 ____ _________

Wilderness Wall Calendar $11.65 $12.95 ____ _________Holiday Cards (20 cards & 20 envelopes, 5 designs, 4 cards of each design)

Birds in Winter $13.50 $15.00 ____ _________

Penguins $13.50 $15.00 ____ _________

Polar Bears $13.50 $15.00 ____ _________Winter Trees $13.50 $15.00 ____ _________

Yosemite $13.50 $15.00 ____ _________

Subtotals ____ _________

Sales Tax 7.75% _________

Shipping & Handling $3.00

Add $1.00 for each item (Total Qty x $1.00) _________

GRAND TOTAL _________

Please make checks payable to Sierra Cluband mail to:Sierra Club San Diego8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste 101San Diego, CA 92111-1315To pay by credit card, please call Richard at858-569-6005.

Ship To:

Name ___________________________

Address _________________________

________________________________

City ____________________________

State __________ Zip ______________

Phone (______)___________________

Email ___________________________

You can even make a monetarydonation to the Chapter what a great

holiday gift!

Some of the current accessories

available include the retro1892 Clubrucksack, and camping and excursionbags. Just go to www.sierraclubsandiego.mycafecommerce.com.

Of course is you prefer to pick up yourcalendars, holiday cards or other items

from our office, just give us a call at858-569-6005 and we will be happy to

hold them for you.

Volunteers Needed!The Chapter does as much as it does

because many volunteers donate generou

amounts of time to making it all work.Some ways you can help is by volunteer-

ing for our Tabling Team. Tablingvolunteers take our Outreach Kit to

events, and set out flyers, sign-upsheets, and petitions. The Chapters

Conservation Committee is looking formotivated people in the San Diego and

Imperial Counties area. If you areinterested in any of these opportunities.

Contact Richard Miller 858-569-6005 or

[email protected].



Win-Win for SierraSingles andFoster LodgeOn July 25th and 26th the Sierra Singleshosted a Car Camp and Chili Cook-off

at Foster Lodge to raise funds for FosterLodge upgrades to theirwater system. With plans toutilize the Lodge bi-annu-ally, $500 was raised at this

event to add to a $500 dona-tion sent earlier this year bySierra Singles, bringing thetotal donation for the yearto $1,000. It seemed thateveryone attending had a

wonderful time and many vowed to returnin October for our Halloween Car Camp.

Participants at the Car camp included

34 Sierra Singles and their guests, withages ranging from 21 to 75. The agenda

for the weekend was three hikes, a happyhour that included a representative fromthe California Wolf Center, potluck din-ner (with the Singles providing the maincourse of BBQ ribs and chicken), chili

cook-off, dancing, door prizes, breakfast

provided by Sierra Singles, and an earlymorning yoga class. We also got in somebocce ball and folk music with guitars.

The hikes included Garnet Peak, led by

Doug Nolff (Saturday), Pacific Crest Trailled by Michael Taylor (Saturday), and theZombie Hike (beautiful Big and Little

Laguna Lakes)

also led byMichael

Taylor(Sunday)- everyonewas prettywiped outfrom too

much funon Saturday night. Michael did an excel-lent job leading these 2 evaluated hikes,

and should be accepted as a COL soon.Michaels training also included WBC.

Assisting Michael as hike Assistant and/oEvaluator were Melody Eues, E. L. Loteckand Carol Stultz.

Six great chili recipes were presented bysix contestants. Everyone tasted the 6 chiies and voted for the best. The winning

recipe was provided by Ed Hoopes

- Eds Hawaiian Chili (recipe to follow). For his win he received a SierrClub backpack, ticket for 2 to tour thCalifornia Wolf Center, and certificat

for 2 for a free stay at Foster Lodgesmall cabin.

The door prize drawing provided 6prizes of either 2 free passes to theCalifornia Wolf Center or FosterLodge small cabin. All prizes for th

event were donated.

The early Sunday morning yoga claprovided by Shae Alai left partici-pants zenfully energized and readyfor another beautiful day at FosterLodge.

Our intrepid photographers for the evenwere Steve Mitton and Dundee Reyno.

Future of water onpublic displayMarsi A. Steirer

Water Purification Demonstration ProjectDirector, City of San Diego, Public UtilitiesDepartment

The City of San Diego opens the doors

this summer to a facility that is testingwhether it couldprovide a new localsource of water forSan Diego. Located in

northern San Diego,

the Advanced WaterPurification Facilityis a small-scale, state-of-the-art water puri-

fication facility thatpurifies one milliongallons of recycled water every day to alevel similar to distilled water quality.

The facility is one component of theCitys Water Purification Demonstration

Project that is examining the safety and

cost of purifying recycled water. If thisproject is approved to go full-scale, thepurified water would blend with the

Citys imported supplies at San VicenteReservoir and would become part of the

Citys drinking water supply. As anothercomponent of the DemonstrationProject, the City is studying San VicenteReservoir and the potential effects ofadding purified water to it. During the

year-long test

phase, puri-fied water willnot be sent toSan Vicente

Reservoiror the Citysdrinkingwater system;instead, thepurified water

will be added to the Citys recycledwater system.

San Diego is testing water purificationas a means to develop a locally con-trolled, supplemental water supply. SanDiegos semi-arid region is at the end of

pipelines that import water from hun-

dreds of miles away. The City needs todevelop local, reliable water sources to

lessen its dependence on expensive andlimited imported water supplies.

All wastewater in San Diego undergoestreatment to remove harmful con-

taminants, making it safe enough to bedischarged into the ocean. Some waste-water is diverted to the Citys recycledwater facilities, where it is furthertreated and then used for irrigation and

industrial purposes. A portion of therecycled water produced at the NorthCity Water Reclamation Plant will be

sent to the Advanced Water PurificationFacility.

At the facility, the recycled water under-goes the multi-barrier purification pro-cess, which includes membrane filtra-tion, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation with ultraviolet disinfection andhigh-strength hydrogen peroxide. The

multi-barrier approach of consecutivetreatment steps work together to removor destroy all unwanted materials in

Water: continued on page



Welcome Maps forState ParksCalifornia state parks are now offer-

ing welcome maps containing a special

code that park visitors can redeemonline to have a tree planted at thatpark. Codes found in the maps can beredeemed through December 31, 2011 at

www.odwalla.com/plantatree

So far, California has received 1,400 treevotes through the program, the majorityof which will go to Cuyamaca RanchoState Park to help it recover from its 2003Cedar Fire. So, go and get a welcome

map and help your local state parks.

BLM Completes LandAcquisition to ProtectEcosystemThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM)announced the completion of a 400-

acre land acquisition about 50 milesnortheast of San Diego in northern SanDiego County. The acquisition, arrangedthrough The Conservation Fund, will pro-vide a vital wilderness linkage and help

offset increasing development pressure inthis sensitive ecological area.

BLM Desert District Manager Teri Ramlsaid the purchase provides importantconnectivity for habitat and wildlifemovement between protected lands in the

Cleveland National Forest, Anza-BorregoDesert State Park and Wilderness, and theBeauty Mountain Wilderness. We were

able to take advantage of federal legisla-tion that allows us to use funds from sales

of unneeded public lands to purchaselands like these adjacent to specially des-ignated areas, she explained.

The legislation, the Federal LandTransaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA),passed by the U.S. Congress in 2000,

expired on July 25 of this year. BLM pur-chased the $1.2 million Adams/Sky Oaksproperty just before the FLTFA expired.The property, adjacent to the Johnson

Canyon Area of Critical EnvironmentalConcern (ACEC), will become part ofthe Johnson Canyon ACEC. For furtherinformation, please contact BLMs PalmSprings/South Coast Field Office,(760) 833-7100.

With Increased Access,Increased Problemsby Jeffrey Blankman

I had the pleasure twice over the last few

months to see one of San Diegos morespectacular backcountry areas: CedarCreek Falls in the San Diego River Gorge.

Unfortunately, neither myself nor any-one else will be ableto behold its beauty

or bathe in its coolwaters anymore untilfurther notice. Thosewho wish to do soin the indeterminate

future may need topay a fee and obtain apermit for the privi-lege.

The last time Iwas there was over

Memorial Day weekend. I led a groupof eager Sierra Young Adults out to getsome exercise and see the falls. We alsobrought plenty of trash bags, with theidea that wed each collect a kitchen

bag full of trash while at the falls andpack it out--on my scouting trip there amonth or so before I had noticed howmuch trash irresponsible and unthinkingpeople had left there. Most of the trash

consisted of empty water, Gatorade, andbeer bottles and cans. It never ceases toamaze me that people are willing to carrya FULL bottle with them on the wayin, but cannot be bothered to pack themuch lighter EMPTY bottle out when

they leave. I thought we might lead byexample by quietly, yet visibly, picking uptrash while we were there.

The trek to the falls has recently beenmade much easier by the hard working

employees of the Cleveland National

Forest. They recently completed andopened a new trailhead to the falls fromthe far western end of the San DiegoCountry Estates. A trek to the falls usedto involve a drive of about an hour and a

half (from the city of San Diego), includ-ing a jaunt up to Santa Ysabel, then abumpy ten-mile ride down a forest road.The new $900,000 entry point and trailput the falls within much closer reach,

cutting the drive time down to aboutforty minutes on well-paved roads, with

ample parking for all, much to the cha-grin of the homeowners in the area.

When we reached the trailhead, it quickl

became clear that trash was one of onlymany problems created by this easyaccess. On this particularly warm holi-day weekend, we immediately observedabsolute hoardes of people coming up

and down the trail: many with dismal

supplies and sun protection. I thoughtI saw two lobsters coming upthe trail through a hazy heatmirage. I blinked and rubbed my

eyes, only to realize that it was ayoung man and his girlfriend inflip-flops and (very small) swimsuits. They brought no sunscreenthey explained to me; also no

water, shirts, first aid supplies, ocommon sense it seemed. Theydid bring a very large and heavy

cooler, though . . . full of BudLight. Coolers packed with beer

and other types of alcohol being dragged

up and down the trail numbered in thedozens. I lost count.

On the way down to the falls, we hadto help many more hikers who had notbrought adequate water. The trail was

also badly cut. A fence erected by theforest service, which was adorned bymany battered and clearly ignored signsasking people to stay on the trail was a

mangled shadow of its former self. Letsjust say that the native plant restoration

project there was not going so well. Thescar down the hillside was visible frommiles away. The sad thing is that to fol-low the trail only takes about 3-5 minutlonger then cutting down the hillside.

When we reached the falls, it was truly aCancun type atmosphere. In this largebackcountry area there was hardly anyroom to sit. People were positively everywhere! Many were jumping from ledgesfive feet up, ten feet up, twenty feet up.

Some were climbing up into the falls andsliding dangerously down into the poolbelow, and I even saw some encourage avery young boy to try, too.

Soon, I spied a young man scrambling

barefoot up a very steep slope of veryloose dirt and rock, which was also cov-ered in pointy agave and sharp cactus. Hhad a Bud Light in his hand. As an expe-

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Come to one or both:

10-11 am: Interfaith panel St. Pauls Cathedral11am-1pm: March & Rally, Balboa Park

Or, RSVP and make your pledge online:

www.SanDiego350.org

To our elected representatives: Climate change is a critical issue facing ournation. It threatens to dramatically diminish the quality of life, prosperity, andhappiness for us as well as for our children and grandchildren. San Diegans dontwant to suffer the consequences, including more frequent and intense wildfires,droughts and storms; coastal flooding; food shortages; and species extinction. Itstime we all pulled together individuals, businesses and government to reverseclimate change. Well do our part and we need you, our elected representatives,to do your part. Together, we can move San Diego to a clean energy future.

Moving San Diego to a Clean Energy Future Sat. Sept 24

Our Coalition:

Sierra Club San Diego

EarthKeepers San Diego

California Center forSustainable Energy

California Interfaith Power& Light

Citizens Climate Lobby

Greenpeace San Diego

Green Party of San Diego

Move San Diego

Sustainability Alliance ofSouthern California

See website for additionalCoalition members

FIRE FLOODING DROUGHT EXTINCTIONS

Electric car: continued from page 1

San Diegos electric vehicle industry is awin-win for local electricians and the com-

munity. Its creating good, middle-class elec-trical jobs and helping us reduce harmful air

pollution. IBEW Local 569 is thrilled to doour part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

by offering free, solar-powered EV charging

to the community, said IBEW Local 569Business Manager Johnny Simpson.

Andy Berg, Executive Director of the SanDiego Chapter of the National Electrical

Contractors Association noted, The electricvehicle industry in San Diego, particularly

installing the charging infrastructure, is giv-ing local electrical contractors a great shotin the arm. Plus, our customers know they

will always get the best possible installationbecause of the training provided at this

center.

The transportation sector is a significant

cause of global warming and local smog andasthma-related pollutants. Electric vehicles

are a critical part of an overall clean trans-

portation solution which translates intocleaner communities, green job growth and

reducing our dependence on polluting fossil

fuels, commented Carolyn Chase, Chair ofthe San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Lance Corporal Brian P. VanRiper, USMCand a member of Operation Free, said As

a veteran, Ive seen firsthand that Americaaddiction to fossil fuels is not just about

public health or climate change, it is also

an issue of national security. The time isnow to claim Americas energy indepen-

dence and electric vehicles are a criticalpart of that mission. Brian was honorably

discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in

2004.

Foster LodgeWork PartySeptember 10th, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work parties of volunteers perform main-tenance at the Foster Lodge and Cabinduring fall and spring each year. The mostimportant tasks are clearing fire hazards andgeneral maintenance of the building struc-tures and interiors. In the fall, there is alsogeneral cleaning, minor repair work such asreplacing cracked windowpanes and check-ing the buildings for needed minor repairs,in preparation of winter.

The Sierra Club provides tools and supplies,including food. All you need do is bring gearfor a simple bunkhouse sleep over, clothes

you do not mind getting dirty, and a healthyattitude toward manual labor. Volunteerswith special power tools, equipment, orpick-up trucks are requested to contact the

clean-up work party leader listed below.

Unless there are special circumstances, workparties meet Saturday morning after break-fast at Foster Lodge on Mt. Laguna. You canstay overnight Friday and get your break-fast at no charge. Work begins at 8 AM onSaturday morning.

The group usually works until mid-after-noon Saturday, and then breaks for a littlerecreation. Foster Lodge is located in the

Cleveland National forest, a one-hour driveoutside of San Diego. Work resumes afterbreakfast on Sunday and continues untilearly afternoon. The work party breaks upin time for return to home at a reasonablehour.

Work party leaders will help set up carpools; but participants must make and con-firm the actual arrangements. As with allSierra Club outings, volunteers must signan Acknowledgement of Risk and Liabilityof Waiver Form; in the case of minors, aparent/guardian must sign the form.

If you would like to volunteer for the

September 10 work party, contact

John Stump at [email protected] or

619-281-4688.



Volunteer for the September10th weekend work party

email:[email protected]

for details onhow you can help.

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/lodge

Email reservation requests to: [email protected]

or Call: 858-569-6005 and leave a message for Foster Lodge

Our demands are a mix of some keylocal and national policies our electedrepresentatives need to enact. These are:

Move the region forward. Ensure the40-year Regional Transportation Plan

(to be approved in October) reducesemissions to meet California goals.

Fund public transit and bicycle transpor-tation, rather than more roads.

Put a price on carbon emissions.

Invest locally in clean energy and clean

energy jobs.

Support the US signing internationaltreaties to bring carbon dioxide backdown to 350 ppm.

Please plan to attend one or both eventson Saturday, September 24thand bring

friends:

1) EarthKeeping:an Interfaith Dialogue(10-11 am, St. Pauls Cathedral, 2728Sixth Avenue - at Nutmeg, Guild Room):An interfaith panel featuring variousreligious leaders on the ways local faith

communities are in tune with the Earthsneeds (EarthKeepers San Diego is coor-dinating this event).

2) March and Rally(11 am 1 pm,Balboa Park meet on the park side of

6thAve between Laurel & Juniper): wellmarch with banners, signs, and drumsthrough the park and hold a short rallyon the lawn by the Sports Museum withsome elected representatives, environ-mental leaders, and an interfaith speaker.

The march is about 1.2 miles on pavedsidewalks/roads. Bicyclists are very wel-come. Rep. Bob Filner, candidate forSan Diego Mayor, will speak around12:30 pm.

One component will take place before

and through Sept 24:

3) Pledge cards:We will collect pledgecards from San Diego county residentsand provide them to our local officials.The cards pledge personal action by

the constituent (e.g., bicycling to work,using less water, eating less meat) andstate the above demands. They makeclear that the constituent will vote forcandidates who commit to strong and

immediate action on climate change.Sign one today!

Why 350? The tipping point for theconcentration of carbon dioxide in theatmosphere is 350 parts per million(ppm). Until humans started extractingcarbon based energy from coal, gas and

oil, the earth maintained 275 ppm carbondioxide in the atmosphere, keeping theplanet warm enough to sustain a healthy

exchange of gasses in the carbon cycle forall life. Scientists have determined that

350 ppm is the maximum level to avoidthe most dramatic impacts of climatechange. Unfortunately, were already at394 and rising by about 2 ppm per year.

Climate change impacts are already in

evidence and the likely impacts if wefail to act are really unthinkable. NASAphotos show a polar ice cap receding byabout 39% from its boundaries of 1979.Ocean levels are rising and coral reefs are

breaking up from the chemical imbal-ances. Here in San Diego, a recent reportby the San Diego Foundation anticipatesfrequent flooding in low lying areas likeMission Beach by 2050, more frequentand intense wildfires, and, a hotter and

drier climate. The alarm is blaring.

While it sometimes seems like MissionImpossible to get back to a safer levelof carbon dioxide, this is a doable task.Decreasing extractive, non-renewablesources of energy will help. Innovative

changes in farming, agriculture, forestryand industry will help. We know the tecnical solutions to the dilemma, but non

of them will happen on the required scaunless governmental agencies implemenbetter policies. And this means all of usneed to do our part.

There will be organized bike rides from

SDSU and Mission Bay to the event (seebike rides, page 8), as well as a desig-nated Sprinter, Coaster, and trolleys togather on festively with signs. What bettday to start on a low-carbon diet? See ouwebsite, www.SanDiego350.org, for loca

tions, times and additional information

Visit www.SanDiego350.orgto helmake this event a success:

Come to our events.

Sign up at our website.

Sign our online pledge. Let your

elected representatives know youdemand action.

Get five friends to do the same.

To get involved in planning/outreachcontact Masada Disenhouse,

Climate Change [email protected] or

619-335-1265

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Saturday, September 3Dayhike (M3B) Cottonwood Creek FallsContact: Karenlee Robinson619-572-8451 or [email protected]

Assistant: Jay ShafferShort hike descends sharply downhill, then

hike up canyon along Cottonwood Creek.

Scramble over rocky areas to series of beauti-ful pools/water cascades which stretch into

canyon 1/4 mile. Possible opportunity to dipfeet into water. Need hiking boots, sun protec-

tion, hat, lunch, two liters of water. Return

hike gives good exercise. Need Adventure Pass

to park.

Saturday, September 3CancelledDayhike (M3B) Cottonwood Creek FallsContact: Karenlee Robinson619-572-8451 or [email protected]

Assistant: Jay ShafferWednesday, September 7 **Dayhike (M6C) The Park In The Dark:South Fortuna LoopContact: Diane Purkey619-865-8598

Assistant: Skip ForshtHeres an energetic evening conditioning

hike for you in Mission Trails Park. From

Tierrasanta well start out with great views of

the city lights, then chug along at a moderate

pace over the top of South Fortuna Mountain.VERY STEEP! Very rocky and very fun, and

you can learn how night hiking works. Wearhiking boots and bring your flashlight. Call

for required signup and any changes.

Sunday, September 11Bicycle Ride (M-28-B) St. ConstantinesGreek FestivalHeres our Sunday social ride with a twist:

a visit to the annual Greek festival at Saints

Constantine & Helens Greek Orthodox

Church in Cardiff. Bring a bike lock plus

money for the $2.00 entry fee and lunch.

Expect 27 miles with rolling hills. Great Greek

food, dance lessons and music too. Meet at 9:

00 am behind the Barnes & Noble Bookstorein the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center

at the corner of Del Mar Heights Rd & El

Camino Real. Leader: Ellen Scott, 858-456-

7849

Tuesday, September 13Dayhike (S17E) Wildhorse Creek To SugarloafMountainContact: Sondra Morison909-335-9794 or [email protected]

Assistant: NeededLets hike a seldom used trail along Wildhorse

Creek, connecting with a more popular trail to

summit Sugarloaf (elevation 9,952). Strenuous

17 mile roundtrip moderate-faced paced hike,

with 3,500 foot elevation gain, over rocky

terrain. MEET: Contact leader. BRING: 4+quarts water, lunch, plenty of snacks, sun-

screen, hiking poles and the 10 essentials.

Adventure Pass required for trailhead parking.

WEAR: layered clothing, hat and hiking boots.

INFO/LEADER/RESERVATIONS: SONDRA

MORISON, [email protected], 909-335-

9794.

Saturday, September 17Dayhike (E2A) Lindo Lake & Bird Watch/PhotographyContact: Zoe Cryns619-981-7354 or [email protected]

Assistant: TBABring your camera for a moderate-paced strollaround Lindo Lake in Lakeside with multiple

stops to view/photograph bird and otherflora/fauna of the lake. Snowy Egrets, Canada

Geese, Stilts & Kildeer as well as other assorted

waterfowl are in abundance. Conservation/

education about the lake included.

Rain cancels.

Sunday, September 18Dayhike (M6A) Tecolote Canyon South toNorthFast Paced Exercize HikeLeaders: Jeff Blankman & Kara Liederman619.905-6590 or [email protected]

Assistants: Danielle Warren & Kathy KiyanYouve driven over and past it probably agazillion times, now see it up close and on

foot! Join us (and the Sierra Young AdultSection) for a fast-paced hike in the heart

of one of San Diegos notable canyons. Well

move fast, because there is very little eleva-

tion gain on this hike. You should be in great

shape (hike/run often) with good knees and

ankles. Bring at least two liters of water. Along

the way, get educated about non-native plant

invasions and what you can do to stop them.This is a one-way hike, so we will set up a

carpool/shuttle (participation optional, of

course). Contact Jeff, Kara, Danielle, or Kathy

to sign up. The easiest way is to respond via

the Sierra Young Adult Facebook page.

Wednesday, September 21Dayhike (M6C) Cowles Mountain Evening HikeFrom Mesa RoadContact: Diane Purkey619-865-8598

Assistant: NeededNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn about

the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hik-

ing boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and

a munchie. Call for required signup and any

changes.

Saturday, September 24(E-20-A) Bicycle Ride to the RallyJoin Sierra Club Bicycle Section members for

one of these social paced (10-12 MPH) rides

to and from Balboa Park to participate in themarch and rally (11am-1pm) Moving San

Diego to a Clean Energy Future (see article

on page 1). Support bicycling as a clean

transportation alternative. Helmet, water,spare tube, pump and patch kit required.

Bring snacks. From SDSU meet at 9:

15 am, leaving at 9:30 am, in the parking

lot on the northwest corner of College Aveand Montezuma. Assistant Leader: Peggy

Couvrette, 619-846-4210, Leader: Fern Siegel,

619-583-3261. From Mission Bay Visitors

Center meet at 9 am, leaving at 9:15 am, in

the parking lot north of the visitors center.

Leader: Frank Paiano, 619-223-5264

Sunday, September 25Dayhike (M11D) Red Tahquitz Peak

Contact: Alice Fichandler619-226-6083 or [email protected]

Assistant: Sharon RhodesEnjoy the beauty of the mountains aroundIdyllwild as we hike at a moderate pace up

the Devils Slide trail to Saddle Junction, and

along the PCT towards Red Tahquitz Peak.

Bring 2 quarts of water, lunch, and sturdy

shoes. Meet at 7am at the Sabre Springs Park

& Ride. To sign up, contact leader. Rain can-

cels. Limit 12

Sunday, October 2, **

Dayhike (M10B) Pacific Crest Trail/BigLaguna TrailContact: Jay Shaffer858-775-3041 or

[email protected]: Karenlee RobinsonSpectacular desert views along east ridge;

then trees and meadows surround Big LagunaLake below west ridge--geography shapes two

microclimates and ecologies. Trailhead sign-in

at 9 AM. Moderate pace with lunch at halfway

point. Need 10 essentials, lunch, minimum

three liters water, sun protection, hat, and

Adventure Pass to park.Wednesday, October 5Dayhike (M4B) Cowles Mountain Evening HikFrom Barker WayContact: Diane Purkey619-865-8598

Assistant: NeededAbs? What are abs? Where? Oh, theyre hidden

abs. Join us on this fun, fast- paced eveningconditioning hike up the trail less traveled to

the top of Cowles Mountain. Well cover very

basic astronomy at the summit, with our grea



DIFFICULTYE -Easy M -Moderate H -Hard

S -Strenuous V -Very Strenuous

ELEVATION CHANGEA Less than 500 ft.

B 500-1,000 ft. C 1,001-2,000 ft.D 2,001-3,000 ft. E Over 3,000 ft.

Complete current listings,http://sandiego.sierraclub.org. Get Outdoors. Allparticipants on Sierra Club outings are requiredto sign a standard liability waiver. Outings are foradults 18+ and no pets.

view of the night sky, then loop back down on

the dirt fire road. Bring your flashlight and a

light jacket. Call for required signup and any

changes.

Saturday, October 8 **Dayhike (E7A) Big Laguna Trail/Laguna LakeWalk AroundContact: Karenlee Robinson619-572-8451 or [email protected]

Assistant: Jay ShafferEnjoy Laguna Lake before it becomes a mead-ow. Hike around the Lake and learn how to

understand Big Laguna Trail signs with its mul-tiple connector and spur trails. Generally level

hike, moderate pace, several stops and lunch.

Meet Penny Pines Parking area. Need hiking

boots, sun protection, lunch, snacks, three liters

of water and Adventure Pass to park.

Rain cancels.

Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 **Backpack (M6C) Laguna To Cuyamaca BackpackContact: Mark Brown

619-980-6311 or [email protected]: Diane Purkey6 miles per day on this moderate backpack inclassic California...rolling oak to pine...stream

in the middle...well start at Penny Pines &

end on the Harvey Moore. Car shuttle back

and forth..see the mysterious interior lands.

Backpacking equipment required. Will need to

carry quite a bit of water so you should be in

moderately good shape. Open to Main.

Saturday, October 8Dayhike (E4A) Coasters Sat East San ElijoHike/picnicContact: Mac Downing858-490-0583 or [email protected]

Assistant: NeededBring water NO hike reservations. Picnic 11:45

costs $5, RSVP by Oct 5, Peg 760 753-0899, [email protected], turkey or veggie.

Meet 9 am. From hwy 5 drive east on Lomas

Santa Fe Drive to El Camino Real. Go northon El Camino Real past San Dieguito County

Park. Its 1.1 miles north to trailhead from

Lomas Sante Fe Drive. Trailhead west side of

El Camino Real, Thomas 1167-J5.

Sunday, October 9, **Dayhike (M4B) Horsethief Canyon LoopContact: Jay Shaffer858-775-3041 or

[email protected]: Karenlee Robinson400 descent to Pine Valley Creek greenery,

trees, leads to scenic pool surrounded by hugeboulders. Tree-lined, water-sound, creek-side

trail goes east to rest and lunch. 400 desert-

terrain ascent with remarkable mountain

views to west. Walk among giant boulders just

before parking lot. Need 10 essentials, lunch,

minimum three liters water, sun protection,

hat and Adventure Pass to park.

Wednesday, October 19 **Dayhike (M6C) The Park In The Dark:South Fortuna LoopContact: Diane Purkey619-865-8598

Assistant: NeededHeres an energetic evening conditioning

hike for you in Mission Trails Park. From

Tierrasanta well start out with great views of

the city lights, then chug along at a moderate

pace over the top of South Fortuna MountainVERY STEEP! Very rocky and very fun, and

you can learn how night hiking works. Wear

hiking boots and bring your flashlight. Call f

required signup and any changes.

Wednesday, November 2Dayhike (M6C) Cowles Mountain EveningHike From Mesa RoadContact: Diane Purkey619-865-8598

Assistant: NeededNight hike! No hat, no sunscreen. Learn abou

the chaparral world by flashlight. Bring hik-ing boots, a light jacket, flashlight, water and

a munchie. Call for required signup and anychanges.

rienced cross-country hiker, I would classify this as fourth-classterrain, meaning that there was serious exposure and risk ofserious injury or even death in case of a slip and fall. Luckily, he

made it to the top safely. Soon, to the cheers of many, he jumpedfrom about eighty feet down into the poolbelow. He was exhilarated and unharmed.This success, of course, caused three more

young men to scramble up. Then more and

more and more. I left with a very bad feelingthat this would end badly for someone.

Unfortunately, it did. Merely a week later,on July 6th, a 16-year-old boy slipped whileclimbing to the same jumping location anddied of his injuries. A weekend of revelry and

celebration quickly turned to a weekend ofhorror and sadness for his family and all the lookers on at thefalls. How sad. And now Cedar Creek Falls is closed to the publicindefinitely and likely will be more greatly restricted and con-trolled when it is again opened. It is yet another case of the few

ruining it for the many. It is not the unfortunate young mansfault, though. The fault lies with everyone who took the samerisk (or even lesser ones) and came out lucky, and with those

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who looked on and cheered or encouraged as well. These areour lands, collectively, and we should rightly have access tothem. Clearly, though, many among us do not appreciate thereal dangers, risks, and responsibilities that are inherent in

venturing to beautiful backcountry areas.

Sadly, even a tragic death does not detersome from repeating the same mistakes.Apparently, the party has already movedon. Reports are that a great number ofpeople are now instead going out to Three

Sisters Falls, in the same general area, andbringing their booze-filled coolers withthem.

Is it even possible to stop people fromengaging in reckless risky behavior? And

what is the best, most expedient, most efficient path to foster-ing safer use? Is it more regulation, or more education? Canwe regulate responsible action? I do not pretend to know theanswers, but I will always carry extra water, trash bags, sun-screen, and the knowledge to help those who brazenly choosenot to help themselves.



Spectacular Bird and Insect PhotographyAward winning professionalnature photographer, Steve

Cirone, owner of San DiegoNature Photography Tours,will show off his best ofnature photos from overtwo decades of chasing

critters around San DiegoCounty with his cameras.You will typically find Steveslithering about in rivermud in a full wetsuit withhis monster 800mm lens.

Shhhhhhhh He is sneaking up on the birds and pryinginto their secret lives.

Extreme close ups of bizarre alien like bugs will also hit thebig screen for your enjoyment.

Steves passion is to enlighten the public to the presence and

MONTHLY PROGRAMSMonthly programs are free and open to the public and are held on the third Friday at 7:30pm at the Joyce Beers Centerlocated at 3900 Vermont S

San Diego, CA. Across the Street from Trader Joes. Additional parking is available under Trader Joes and Ralphs Market.Program Chair:Mannie Kugler - (619) 585-3773

beauty of wild creatures

right here in our ownbackyard of SouthernCalifornia. Hopefully,along the way we willbecome better stewards ofour environment .

Steve Cirone Bio:

After graduating with aMasters from SDSUin 1977, I worked

as a commercialphotographer/writer

for Honda Motors.Later I ran a por-trait photo studio,and photographedweddings, con-

certs, and conven-tions. I am past

President of Sierra Club Photo Section. I currentlyown and operate San Diego Nature Photography Tours,www.SteveCirone.com

September 16th

October 21st

Steve Cirone

Global Deforestation and Hunger: isthere a Connection?

Deforestation is one of the leadingcauses of rural poverty around theworld. Soil erosion, loss of rivers and

streams, changes in rainfall patterns,landslides and flash foods all resultfrom deforestation and all spell disasterfor subsistence farmers dependant onrain fed agriculture.

There are many causes of deforestation. Ironically poverty itself

is often a major contributor, as the poor clear land for agricul-ture or sell firewood and charcoal to make a living, creating avicious cycle.However, a vicious cycle often represents an opportunity for avirtuous cycle.

Scott will talk about Plant With Purpose, and their search for

creative win-win solutions to this vicious cycle, stressing tech-niques that restore dignity and empowerment to the poor. Withpersonal stories and anecdotes from 18 years of working in thedeveloping world, Scott offers a hopeful perspective on howmany communities are changing for the better.

Scott Sabin

Through innovative and sustainable agriculturaltechniques, reforestation, microfinance and ruralenterprise development and collaboration with local

churches and communities, Plant With Purpose hasworked to restore over 250 communities in 7 coun-

tries around the world. In the process they haveempowered the poor to plant over 6.5 million trees

and made thousands of smallbusiness loans.Hear how people, once unfair

ly blamed for widespreaddeforestation are becomingthe heroes of the story andrestoring fruitfulness to theirland.

Scott Sabin is the ExecutiveDirector of Plant WithPurpose (formerly Floresta) aChristian nonprofit orga-nization, which reverses

deforestation and poverty by transforming the lives of the rural

poor in seven countries. He is also the author of the recentbook Tending to Eden: Environmental Stewardship for GodsPeople. He and his wife Nancy, a Nurse Practitioner, live in SanDiego with their two children Amanda (10) and Daniel (7).

www.plantwithpurpose.org


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San Diego Veg WeekSept. 24th Oct 1st

A fun and easy way to green our diets

9,600,000,000. Yes, thats 9.6 billion. A

number so enormous as to defy imagi-

nation. To provide some perspective, if

you laid this many shoes heel to toe, they

would stretch completely around theworld. Not once, not twice, but 61 times!

But the most shocking thing about this

number is that 9.6 billion is the number

of cows, pigs, sheep and chickens slaugh-

tered for food each year in the UnitedStates. Industrial farming of animals takes

an immense toll on our environment in

the form of greenhouse gas emissions,

land degradation, water pollution, loss of

wildlife habitat, and depletion of energy

and water resources. The routine admin-

istration of antibiotics on over-crowded

factory farms results in resistant bacteria

(e.g. MSRA), rendering ineffective those

drugs so essential for human health and

longevity.

The good news is that you can minimize

your impact on the environment simply

by eating lower on the food chain. Many

people have already discovered that

plant-based foods can provide a nutri-

tious and delicious alternative to meat

and dairy products, and improving your

diet now is easier than ever.

The third annual San Diego Veg Week

(Sept. 24 Oct 1, 2011), endorsed by theSan Diego Sierra Club Chapter, is a great

opportunity to educate yourself and

try out a new, more

vegetarian diet for one

week with lots of sup-

port from like-minded

individuals. Each

participant receives

daily emails during

Veg Week that provide

informative tips, recipe

ideas and inspiration.

Daily Veg Week events

(e.g., movie, cook-

ing demo, nutrition

lecture, mixer) allow

participants to social-

ize with others who

are striving to improve

themselves and the

world in which we live.

In just one week you

can begin to: Reduce your carbon

footprint and pollution,and conserve our pre-cious water and energy.

Improve your health

and reduce your chanceof obesity, heart disease,

diabetes, and some cancers.

Stop contributing to the animal crueltywhich occurs on an unfathomable scale

on factory farms.The massive environmental impactsof the livestock industry include: Global warming: The livestock industryproduces more greenhouse gases than

all SUVs, cars, trucks, planes, and shipsin the world combined. Worldwatchreported recently that 51% of greenhouse

gas emissions worldwide are due to thatindustry.

Water: Nearly half of all the water usedin the U.S. goes to raising animals for

food. It takes 200 times as much water tproduce a pound of beef than a pound owheat; you save more water by not eatin

1-2 pounds of beef than you do by notshowering for an entire year.

Energy: Eating a pound of beef usesas much energy as driving an SUV 40

miles. No wonder University of Chicagoresearchers concluded that vegetarian i

the new Prius.

Land Degradation: Of all the agriculturland in the U.S., nearly 80 percent is usto raise animals roughly half of theland mass of the U.S. The equivalent ofseven football fields of land is bulldozed

every minute to create more room forfarm animals. Some 70% of former for-ests in the Amazon have been destroyedto provide grazing land for farm anima

Pollution: Confined farm animals gen-

erate more than 450 million tons ofmanure annually 3 times more rawwaste than that generated by AmericansThe EPA reports that chicken, hog, andcattle excrement have polluted 35,000miles of rivers in 22 states and contami-

nated groundwater in 17 states.

Sign up for Veg Week and get more info(e.g., recipes, shopping guides, coupons

for veggie meals at local restaurants) atwww.VegSanDiego.com.

September/October 2011 Hi Sierran San Diego

Photo: Jon Brunk

Submission Deadlines forHi Sierran Newsletter:

If you would like to submit an

advertisement, story or article please

remember these important deadlines:

Next issue isNovember/December

Deadline is October 1st

January/February 2012

Deadline is December 1stTo submit by email,

[email protected].

Submissions are subject to approval

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SIERRA CLUBSaturday, September 17 and October 159:00-10:00 amMember Orientation meeting and those inter

ested in learning more about the San Diego

Chapter conservation, outings and activities,

or just how to get active and do your part

for the environment. No experience needed.

We will help you get the most out of your

membership. Chapter Office, 8304 ClairemonMesa Blvd., Ste. 101,

San Diego 9211.

RSVP: [email protected]

SAVE OUR SEALS CAMPAIGNJoin an advocacy campaign from the Wildlife

Committee to promote the idea for a marine

mammal park with full year round protec-

tion for the La Jolla harbor seal colony at

Childrens Pool, an idea whose time had comwith last years passage of SB 428, amending

the statute which gave the city managerial

authority of the beach.

Email Wildlife Chair Ellen at

[email protected].

3rd FRIDAY MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAMOur outstanding monthly travelogues or

lecture/slide shows and chapter news. See

the ad on page 10 for more details. Location:

Joyce Beers Center, 3900 Vermont St inHillcrest.

Contact: Mannie Kugler 619-585-3773

September 16th 7:30 pmGlobal Deforestation and Hunger:is there a Connection?

Scott SabinSponsor: San Diego Chapter

October 21st 7:30 pmSpectacular Bird and Insect PhotographySteve Cirone

Sponsor: San Diego Chapter

September/October 2011 Hi Sierran San Diego12

All Activities are held at the Chapter Officeunless otherwise stated:

8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.,Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92111.

Our entrance is on the west end of the front

building of Kearny Office Park, just west of

I-163 and on the north side of ClairemontMesa Blvd. Other environmental and activist

events are posted at www.sdeln.org

1st FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTSept. 2, 6:30pmMovie: Journey to Planet Earth: Plan B -Mobilizing to Save Civilization (83 minutes)This film delivers a clear and unflinching

message: either confront the realities of cli-

mate change or suffer the consequences of

lost civilizations and failed political states.

Featuring some of the worlds most influen-tial thinkers, Plan B provides a glimpse into a

new and emerging economy based on renew-

able energy sources.

Oct. 7, 6:30pmMovie: Climate of Change (88 minutes)From the producers of An Inconvenient

Truth, this rich and inspiring documentary

takes us around the world to find ordinary

people taking action in the fight to save our

environment. The film explores how teenag-ers in India, villagers in Papua New Guinea

and Africa, rural folks in West Virginia and

a P.R. expert in London are acting locally

within their respective communities.

SUNDAY VOLLEYBALLSundays Sept 11,18, & 25 and Oct2,9,16,23,30.We arent meeting Sept 4. 2:30 PM

Come enjoy the sun, fun, fresh air and a

little friendly competition at De Anza Cove.

Directions: I-5 to Clairemont Dr. A few hun-

dred feet west is Mission Bay Dr., turn right.

Go to the next stop sign, turn left into the

parking lot. Well be on the grass past the

NW corner of the parking lot. Right by theswings and slide. Look for the green Sierra

pennant on the net. See you there. We meet

every Sunday. Your skills may be rusty, but

if you want to play real Volleyball (at least

attempting to pass and set the ball), come join

us. Questions: e-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (619) 846-7576

IS SOLAR RIGHT FOR YOU?Saturday, September 17, 11amJoin us for a solar seminar on Saturday,

September 17th at 11am at the IBEW Local

569 Union Hall, 4545 Viewridge Ave., SanDiego, CA 92123. This presentation will go

over solar technology, local case studies and

the Sierra Clubs Solar Homes Initiative. The

seminar will last approximately one hour

and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP,

please call 1.800.SULLIVAN. For a map, visit

www.ibew569.org

MOVING SAN DIEGO FOR CLIMATE CHANGE:Saturday, Sept. 24th.Join our local call to action at Balboa Park

on Saturday, September 24th. Simultaneous

events are being held worldwide to reduce ourreliance on fossil fuels.

10:00 AM- an interfaith discussion at StPauls Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave downtown.

11:00 AM - parade from 6th Ave and Laurel

along the Prado to the Sports Museum Hall of

Champions.

12:30 - brief rally and comments on climate

change from prestigious local officials andactivists. Bob Filner to speak.

See more details in article on page 1 and 6.

SOLAR OPEN HOUSESaturday, Sept. 24, 10amJoin us at a Solar Open House on Saturday,

September 24 at 10am at the home of Chapter

Chair Carolyn Chase, 2511 Loring St., SanDiego, CA 92109. This will be an opportunity

to hear how solar can help the environment,

help launch the Clubs new Solar Homes

Initiative and find out if solar is right for you.

RSVP to [email protected] or call858-272-2930.

SIERRA SINGLES ORIENTATIONWednesday, September 7 and October 56:30 to 7:50 pm.Sport Chalet, Mission Valley Meeting

Room,1640 Camino Del Rio North #110 (at

Mission Center Drive & Camino De La Reina).

For up to date info on our activitieslistings visit:

http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/Xcalend


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the water and produces one of the most pristine suppliesof water available anywhere. Each step in the process also

includes continuous water quality monitoring. The Citythoroughly examines the safety of the water through labo-ratory tests and computer analysis to ensure that it meetspublic health standards.

The data from the Demonstration Project will be thor-oughly examined, and the results will determine the safetyand cost of a full-scale water purification and reservoiraugmentation project. After the test phase is complete, theCity Council and Mayor will decide whether to implement

a full-scale project.

Visitors are welcome and encouraged to tour the AdvancedWater Purification Facility through summer 2012. Guests

who participate in the AWP Facility tour will gain a bet-ter understanding of the Demonstration Project and whatrole the facility plays in this testing phase. Following an

introductory presentation, tour participants will take awalking tour through the facility to view the water purifi-cation technology equipment up close. At the end of thetour, guests will view the purified water produced at thefacility. To register for a tour, visit www.purewatersd.org/

tours.shtml. For more information about the City of SanDiegos Water Purification Demonstration Project, visit

www.purewatersd.org email [email protected],or call (619) 533-7572.

Water: continued from page 5

We offer bicycle rides for all levels and distances (beginner tofast-paced) throughout the year. Weekends at Foster Lodge,Warner Springs Ranch, Anza Borrego, Agua Caliente andmore. Potluck suppers, annual beach barbeque and our veryown book club. Our monthly schedule of road rides is posted

online and in our monthly OutSpoken newsletter.

Check us out at: www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle

For a free sample of our newsletterOutSpoken, phone Tom Yager

(760) 479-0187 or email: [email protected].

Get On Your

Bicycle and Ride!Enjoy the outdoors and make friends too. Explore theback roads of San Diego County and neighboring areaswith the Sierra Club Bicycle Section.

San Diego Chapter Outings Leader TrainingOctober 4th and October 15th, 2011

The Sierra Club Statement of Purpose begins, Toexplore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the

Earth In order to more effectively carry out thispurpose, we need you as an outing leader.

To become a Level I Chapter Outings Leader(Lead on-trail day hikes and car camps) you must:

1. Have been on at least four Sierra Cluboutings.

2. Be a Sierra Club Member3. Be at least 18 years of age.4. Attend all of both days of Level I Chapter

Outing Leader training.5. Obtain a Red Cross Standard First Aid

card or equivalent before proceedingto step 6.6. Plan, publish and execute before

October 22, 2012, two outings on whichexperienced leaders evaluate you.

Level I Chapter Outings Leader Training involves

completion of BOTH of the following sessions:

Session One:Tuesday, October 4th 5:30pm 9:30pm at the Club Offic8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #101, San Diego, CA 92111.

Bring note-taking materials.

Session Two:Saturday,October 15th, 8:30am to about 5:00pm

How To Sign Up: Send email beginning September 12th [email protected]. Include your full name, postal mailing

address, phone number and your Sierra Club member number (appears

above you name on Sierra Magazine) in your message.

You will receive confirmation of your sign up. The training class will be

limited to the first 20 qualified persons who sign up. Sign-ups will be

accepted beginning September 12th and will continue until the class isfull or until 6:00pm Friday, September 29th, whichever comes first. If yo

do not have email, you may sign up by calling (858) 272-4495 between

9am and 9pm beginning September 12th.

If you are not a Sierra Club member, or have not been one long enough

to acquire a member number, you may not attend this training. Trainin

is held twice a year. The next training will be May 2012. Information on

how to join the Sierra Club can be found on page 14 of this newsletter oonline at www.sierraclub.org.

No late registrations or walk-ins will beaccepted for this training.



Classified Ad Rates and

Information:

Sierra Club Members

(up to 25 words)

Private party

$10 + $.50 per additional word.

Business-$15 + $.50 per

additional word.

Non-Members

(up to 25 words) Private party-$15 + $.50 per additional word.

Business-$20 + $.50 per

additional word

Payment must be made at time of

submission by check to:Sierra Club San Diego

8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101San Diego, CA 92111

Attn: HiSierran Treasurer

Send ad to:

[email protected]

Classified AdsClassified Ads

858-569-6005

FOR SALE: LADIES 3-SPEED VIA BICYCLE.Helmet available. White, perfect condition.Fits someone 54 56. $50 or $25 if you can

attach snap-on-wheel to my new bike.Andrea- (619) 293-3076, evenings preferred.

FOSTER LODGE CABIN:Group events at the Sierra Clubs Foster Lodgein the beautiful Laguna Mountains. Full kitchen

and rustic accommodations for overnight stays.Available for holistic and religious retreats, clubs,

family celebrations, weddings. Rate of $240 pernight (includes the first 20 people).

Email reservation requests to:

[email protected] Call: 858-569-6005 and leave a message

for Foster Lodge.

KAUAI CONDO: HANALEI BAY RESORTAmenities include lagoon-shaped pool, hot tub,

tennis courts. Swim, snorkel (5 minute walk tobeach), kayak, golf, hike rugged Na Pali Coast

Trail. Newly remodeled 1 BR/1 BA. For details,photos, see web ad at http://www.vrbo.com/159425

Discounted rates from $89 per night.

Non-smokers only. [email protected]

GLOBAL WARMING MITIGATIONAs energy addicts, the most important effort wecan make as a community is to help one another

get out of our cars. Join the San Diego RentersUnion in its 2012 push for free public transporta-

tion. www.SanDiegoRentersUnion.org

Sierra SinglesHikes, Bonfires, Concerts, Volleyball

Movies, Picnics, Dancing, Car Camps

and more.

Couples Welcome!

For more information,

call (858) 657-0502 or email

[email protected]

Annual Email Membership Only

$10.00Enjoy!!

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singles

Heres how it works: residential solar com-panies like SunRun are now offering a

solar service for people who cant affordto pay the upfront costs to put panels on

their roofs. Working with a local electrical

contractor, SunRun will install the panelswith no upfront cost, as well as handle all

of the maintenance and service. The hom-eowner then pays for clean energy with

a small monthly bill which is usually lessthan the households current energy bill.

For every home that goes solar through theSolar Homes Initiative, SunRun will give

back $1000 to the Sierra Clubs clean energycampaigns.

Here in San Diego, SunRun has partneredwith Sullivan Solar, a local solar firm

employing skilled electricians who receivegood wages, family healthcare and skilled

training through the electricians union,the International Brotherhood of Electrical

Workers Local 569.

In order to end our dependence on dirty

energy, we need as many Americans as pos-sible to switch to clean energy like rooftop

solar. This is a high priority for Sierra Club

We are urging all of our members and sup-porters in Southern California to work with

SunRun to find out if solar is right for them.Every home that goes solar gets us one step

closer to our goal of a clean energy econ-

omy said Sierra Club Executive DirectorMichael Brune about the program.

Through the San Diego Smart Energy

Solutions campaign, the San Diego Chapterhas long been a regional leader in cham-pioning clean energy alternatives to fossil

fuels and has made a blue-green com-

mitment to ensure the green economy iscreating good middle-class jobs. Thats why

the Solar Homes Imitative is a win-win forSierra Club members, the environment and

our local economy.

To Find Out if Solar is

Right for You:Join us for a solar seminar on Saturday,

September 17th at 11am at the IBEWLocal 569 Union Hall, 4545 Viewridge

Ave., San Diego, CA 92123. This presen-tation will go over solar technology, localcase studies and the Sierra Clubs SolarHomes Initiative. The seminar will last

approximately one hour and refresh-ments will be provided. To RSVP, please

call the Chapter office at 858-569-6005 oremail us at

[email protected].

For a map, visit www.ibew569.

Solar: continued from page 1

MAMMOTH CONDOSkiing, biking, fishing, hiking--just get-

ting away for the weekend. 3 BD, 2 BA,full kitchen, fireplace, pool, spa, sauna.

$75 summer, $175 winter.

CALL BRAD: (619) 804-561

New Sierra Club MembersWe would like to Welcome our new Sierra Club

Members. You will continue to receive a hard copof the Hi Sierran thru the end of 2011 after which

we will stop mailing a hard copy, unless youopt-in to continue to receive it by mail.

Otherwise it can be viewed on our website at

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org.To opt-in, please email:

[email protected]


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Bill TaylerSan Diego, ICO Co-Chair

Snorkeling In La JollaCove With ICOby Bill Tayler, Sr.

About 35 years ago, our family

took its first snorkeling trip inthe waters of Key Largo,Florida. I can still rememberhow amazed we all were at thewonders that became visible as

soon as our masks broke thesurface and allowed us to seethe fish and other animals below.Now my son Bill and I are able

to relive those moments of discoveryeach time we introduce ICO kids to thesea life of La Jolla Cove. This summer wehave been taking groups kids for a dayof snorkeling, tide pool exploring andswimming in La Jolla. While most of thekids have been to the beach, snorkeling is

a very new experience for them.

We begin each trip with a brief introduc-tion to the equipment and a few safetyrules, and then its off to the water. Atfirst most kids have some hesitation

about putting their faces below the sur-face and relying on the snorkel for air.

Then they allow an adult to take theirarm and go out into shallow water all

the time holding on very tightly.

Then, when they begin to seeeverything that lives below the

surface, there begins a transfor-mation. The kids usually willlose their fear and begin justwatching the animals that livethere. We see garibaldi, halibut,

mackerel, sea bass, kelpfish, lob-sters, anemones, hermit crabs

and, occasionally, a sea lion willswim by or even right underneath.

Before long, the kids are just enjoying

being out there.After a time in the water we spend sometime exploring the tide pools looking forcrabs, anemones, small fish and otherinteresting creatures. The tide pools arelike a small laboratory where they can

explore and learn. Then, after exploringthe tide pools, we go back for more snor-keling. In one day, the kids change frombeing hesitant and a little scared to beingadventuresome and eager to see more.

Usually on the way home, we hear, That

was fun! When can we come again?

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Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club

outreach program that provides free wilder

ness experiences to urban youth, to help

them realize the wonders of exploring the

outdoors, develop the skills to do it

safely, and nurture a desire to

protect natural spaces.

Please visit our website at http://

sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/.

New Volunteer Orientations 6:30 to 7:

30 PM every 3rd Thursday of the month,

at the San Diego Chapter office: 8304

Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite 101. Anyone

interested in ICO is welcome to attend.

Please contact Jim Davis for more informa

tion: email [email protected] or call

760-739-8407.

Join us on an ICO Trip Want to see us

in action? Join us as a guest on a day trip.

Please check the ICO calendar at http://

sandiego.sierraclub.org/ico/ and contact th

leader listed for

more information.How to Donate We appreciate your sup

port helping us to provide exciting, safe

adventures free of charge. To receive a tax

credit for your donation, please make your

check payable to Sierra Club Foundation/

San Diego ICO and send to:

San Diego ICO

c/o Mike Gilligan,

4920 Uvada Place, San Diego 92116

Contact info for this article:

Bill Tayler, e-mail:

[email protected]

Brisa snorkeling in

La Jolla Cove

Sierra Young Adults:More than 30 Sierra Young Adults donned gloves and trash bags on July 16 to head recycling efforts at the 2011 San Diego

LGBT Pride Parade. The fifth largest Pride Parade in the United States, the event attracted more than 150,000 cheering specta-tors. Sierra Young Adults sorted recycling and trash along the parade route in an effort to meet the goal of recycling more thanhalf of all waste produced. In appreciation of their efforts, the section was recently awarded $1,000 to benefit the Sierra Club.


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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe Executive Committee meets the 2nd Wednesdayof every month at 6:30 pm

ChairCarolyn Chase (2011)(858) 272-2930 [email protected]

Vice ChairMalinda Dickenson (2012)(858) 521-8492 [email protected]

SecretaryChrissy Magee(858) 635-8908 [email protected]

Mollie Bigger (2012)

(619) 549-7779 [email protected] Grubb(760) 753-0273 [email protected] Lefkarites (2011)858-576-4147 [email protected] Powers (2012)(619) 542-1985 [email protected] Liederman (2011)312-927-6272 [email protected]

VACANT (2011)

John Stump (2012)(619) 281-7394 [email protected]

Rob Wilder (2011)(760) 634-1358 [email protected]

TREASURER

Larry Klaasen

(619) 582-7407 [email protected] COUNTY GROUP (NCG) (INLAND)The NCG Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday ofthe month. Contact Chair for time and location.

Co-ChairCheryl Knapp(760) 745-8819 [email protected] George Greer(858) 231-5455 [email protected]

ConservationKen Quigley(760) 723-4425 [email protected] (Wilderness Basics Course)John Tomlinson(858) 486-4853 [email protected]

NORTH COUNTY COASTAL GROUP

See the Coastal North County web page for meeting info.ChairDave Grubb (760) [email protected] CITY OUTINGSCall or check website for meeting information.http://sandiego.sierraclub.org/ICO

Co-ChairBill Tayler, (858) 272-8574,[email protected] Ed Barber, (619) [email protected]

BicycleCall for meeting information. Tom Yager(760) 479-0187 [email protected] sandiego sierraclub org/bicycle

FamilyJennifer Douglas(858) 344-5490 [email protected]

www.meetup.com/SDSierraClubFamilyPhotographywww.sandiego.sierraclub.org/photoclubSinglesE.L. Lotecka(760) 533-2725www.sandiego.sierraclub.org/singlesCONSERVATION COMMITTEE

Meets 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Chapter Office.Chair: Carolyn Chase (INTERIM) [email protected]

Forest & WildernessMeets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location.Cindy Buxton(619) 934-0323 [email protected]

Climate ChangeMeets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Masada Disenhouse [email protected]

Jean Costa (619) 463-0721InternationalMeets the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.Call for location.

Jean Costa (619) 463-0721Land UseDaun Clizbe (858)592-2462

[email protected] Energy Solutions Task ForceJoin the se-tf List Serv athttp://sandiego.sierraclub.org/home/emaillists.aspStudent CommitteeCall for meeting information.

Andy Wong(858) [email protected] the 4th Thursday of even numbered months, 4:45 pm, in Old Town, at Casa de Reyes Restaurant 2754Calhoun St.

Call for details.Mike Bullock (760) 754-8025 [email protected]

WildlifeEllen Shively (619) [email protected] COMMITTEEMeets quarterly, call for information.

ChairJim Matlock (858) 748-4634

Bus TripsMike Fry (858) 748-5166

Chapter Outings Leadership Training (COL)Skip Forsht (858) [email protected]

Leadership Review & Safety CommitteeStarla Rivers (858)-874-6908

[email protected]

Pacific Crest TrailOccasional work parties.

Rob Langsdorf (858) [email protected]

SkiMeets the 2nd Thursday of month 6 pm (November- Mar

Mike Fry (858) 748-5166

Wednesday in the MountainsCall for information. Dale Laney (619) [email protected]

Wilderness Basics Course (WBC)John Tomlinson WBC (NCG) (Inland)

(858) 486-4853 [email protected]://sandiego.sierraclub.org/wbc/nc/index.ht

STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEE

Foster LodgeMeetings to be determinedEmail reservation requests to:[email protected] orCall: 858-569-6005 and leave a message

Fundraising/MembershipRichard Miller (858) [email protected]

Hi Sierran NewsletterMeets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.

Committee ChairDave [email protected] EditorJudy [email protected] CommitteeMalinda Dickenson (858) [email protected]

Legal Intern ProgramPam Epstein (858) [email protected]

Monthly Program3rd Friday 7:30 pm, See Page 10 for information.

Mannie Kugler(619) 585-3773

Nature Knowledge Workshop (NKW)Annual June Weekends, call for information.Barry Hite(619) [email protected]

PoliticalJoin our lisserv at: http://lists.sierraclub.org/scripts/wa.exe?indexCarolyn Chase (858) [email protected]

Sierra Young AdultsKara Liederman

Committee & Contact InformationMeetings are held at the Sierra Club office or conference room unless otherwise indicated.

San Diego Chapter8304 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #101

San Diego, CA 92111On the north side & just west of the 163.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am 5:00pmPhone: 858-569-6005email: [email protected] Coordinator: Richard Milleremail: [email protected] Intern Program Manager:Pamela Epsteinemail: [email protected]

www.sandiego.sierraclub.org

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