It is a shame that people will not perform any basic research before making false claims in an effort to stir up a frenzy when there doesn’t seem to be an issue.
However, Charles Varni’s recent attempt to get some fame fails just like his other political attempts. Mr. Varni and now Surfrider will be known for making false allegations to push an unpopular agenda.
Mr. Varni states in his press release that “According to Charles Varni, SLO Surfrider Chair and Oceano resident, … More than 44 years ago a decision was made to temporarily sacrifice the health and safety of the Oceano Beach community so that motor vehicles could access the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA).
“Officials promised that within three years, a new Southern entrance to the SVRA would be created and Oceano could have a vehicle-free beach and dunes,” Mr. Varni added. “We are saying it is time to keep that promise.”
But here is the problem, the entrances to the Oceano Dunes SVRA through Grand Avenue in Grover Beach and Pier Avenue in Oceano were made permanent many years ago.
The California Coastal Commission required State Parks to prepare an Oceano Dunes SVRA General Plan Amendment and environmental impact report to identify the least environmentally damaging entrance corridor and staging area to the Pismo (Oceano) Dunes SVRA.
In 1994, the environmental impact report was prepared in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Based...
It is a shame that people will not perform any basic research before making false claims in an effort to stir up a frenzy when there doesn’t seem to be an issue. However, Charles Varni’s recent at...