STOP using Carpinteria Beach at Ash Ave. as a dumping ground from debris basins.
STOP using Carpinteria Beach at Ash Ave. as a dumping ground from debris basins.
The Issue
The people of Carpinteria are tired of being told to be quiet and "live with it" how our government is treating the beach impacting our ecosystem, livelihood, neighborhoods and more. Sign this petition now to end the debris and mud dump approved by County of SB.
In Dec 2017 the Thomas Fire one of the largest fires in Santa Barbara history hit Santa Barbara County. Just 6 weeks later in Jan 2018 a torrential rain and mud flow in Montecito caused a flooding disaster unlike the area has seen bringing all the ash, soot, debris into the area. Just a few days later the County of Santa Barbara determined to use Ash Ave - Carpinteria Beach as a dumping ground for debris ruining public healthful access and recreation for years. The County proclaimed it an emergency provision. Unfortunately, on Jan 9th 2023 we experience another torrential rain. The County has extended an emergency provision again to dump mud, debris and materials that is unsafe into our ocean at Ash Ave. The water is being monitored, but some parts of the beach remain unsafe. Soil tests are delayed, but soil is still being dumped. Marine ecosystems are at risk especially organisms - that hide under sand (which is now more like MUD) marine life too. We are slow snuffing out our greatest asset.
However, one organization sharing the same deep concern is Santa Barbara Channel Keeper stating long-term impacts to ocean water and ecosystems. Find more info at www.sbck.org/
Additionally, here is a study being conducted by University of California - Santa Barbara on this ongoing issue.https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2022/020689/after-debris-flow
The town of Carpinteria for one month has experienced dump trucks charging through town with tons of mud causing noise, traffic and pollution. Residents who live in the downtown and beach corridor are negatively impacted. Tourists who would normally come are not, or are shortening their stay impacting the local economy.
Unfortunately, our local government officials are twisting the truth saying there is NO other place to dump this substance. This is untrue. A better solution needs to be brought to the table by all government entities for the future when flooding and debris come again with another storm. The County should be preparing and planning according as to prevent emergency permitting. Long-term programmatic planning for how to handle debris basin material needs to be a priority. People say what's the solution - the great minds of Santa Barbara can help provide solutions with collaboration and hard work.
The people of the community should not have to speak up only to be told there isn't a problem. The problem is our government agencies who wish to make their jobs easier.
The Coastal Commission, CA Water Board, Environmental Health Agency of SB, County of SB, BEACON (Beaches, Erosion Authority for Ocean Nourishment (a government entity - Joint Powers Authority) City of Carpinteria, NOAA, Chumash Band of Indians, Heal the Ocean and any other agencies need to find solutions to keep our ocean clean, not pollute it. And the voices of the people need to be heard. Is this not America?
We encourage anyone in the area to take grassroots efforts and protest.
Here's recent media coverage as we continue this plight:
https://newspress.com/petition-against-debris-dumping/
https://www.independent.com/2023/02/12/no-more-mud/
https://www.coastalview.com/opinion/stop-dumping-on-our-beaches/article_51a237ac-ad9a-11ed-88a4-c321c37c3d37.html
https://www.edhat.com/news/beach-dumping-and-water-quality-conversation-with-harry-rabin
https://mavensnotebook.com/2023/02/16/daily-digest-2-16-how-better-data-can-help-manage-drought-floods-and-more-ca-debates-what-to-do-with-water-from-recent-storms-water-board-urged-to-declare-emergency-at-mono-lake-disruptive-tec/ - scroll to bottom on Central Coast Resources
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The Issue
The people of Carpinteria are tired of being told to be quiet and "live with it" how our government is treating the beach impacting our ecosystem, livelihood, neighborhoods and more. Sign this petition now to end the debris and mud dump approved by County of SB.
In Dec 2017 the Thomas Fire one of the largest fires in Santa Barbara history hit Santa Barbara County. Just 6 weeks later in Jan 2018 a torrential rain and mud flow in Montecito caused a flooding disaster unlike the area has seen bringing all the ash, soot, debris into the area. Just a few days later the County of Santa Barbara determined to use Ash Ave - Carpinteria Beach as a dumping ground for debris ruining public healthful access and recreation for years. The County proclaimed it an emergency provision. Unfortunately, on Jan 9th 2023 we experience another torrential rain. The County has extended an emergency provision again to dump mud, debris and materials that is unsafe into our ocean at Ash Ave. The water is being monitored, but some parts of the beach remain unsafe. Soil tests are delayed, but soil is still being dumped. Marine ecosystems are at risk especially organisms - that hide under sand (which is now more like MUD) marine life too. We are slow snuffing out our greatest asset.
However, one organization sharing the same deep concern is Santa Barbara Channel Keeper stating long-term impacts to ocean water and ecosystems. Find more info at www.sbck.org/
Additionally, here is a study being conducted by University of California - Santa Barbara on this ongoing issue.https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2022/020689/after-debris-flow
The town of Carpinteria for one month has experienced dump trucks charging through town with tons of mud causing noise, traffic and pollution. Residents who live in the downtown and beach corridor are negatively impacted. Tourists who would normally come are not, or are shortening their stay impacting the local economy.
Unfortunately, our local government officials are twisting the truth saying there is NO other place to dump this substance. This is untrue. A better solution needs to be brought to the table by all government entities for the future when flooding and debris come again with another storm. The County should be preparing and planning according as to prevent emergency permitting. Long-term programmatic planning for how to handle debris basin material needs to be a priority. People say what's the solution - the great minds of Santa Barbara can help provide solutions with collaboration and hard work.
The people of the community should not have to speak up only to be told there isn't a problem. The problem is our government agencies who wish to make their jobs easier.
The Coastal Commission, CA Water Board, Environmental Health Agency of SB, County of SB, BEACON (Beaches, Erosion Authority for Ocean Nourishment (a government entity - Joint Powers Authority) City of Carpinteria, NOAA, Chumash Band of Indians, Heal the Ocean and any other agencies need to find solutions to keep our ocean clean, not pollute it. And the voices of the people need to be heard. Is this not America?
We encourage anyone in the area to take grassroots efforts and protest.
Here's recent media coverage as we continue this plight:
https://newspress.com/petition-against-debris-dumping/
https://www.independent.com/2023/02/12/no-more-mud/
https://www.coastalview.com/opinion/stop-dumping-on-our-beaches/article_51a237ac-ad9a-11ed-88a4-c321c37c3d37.html
https://www.edhat.com/news/beach-dumping-and-water-quality-conversation-with-harry-rabin
https://mavensnotebook.com/2023/02/16/daily-digest-2-16-how-better-data-can-help-manage-drought-floods-and-more-ca-debates-what-to-do-with-water-from-recent-storms-water-board-urged-to-declare-emergency-at-mono-lake-disruptive-tec/ - scroll to bottom on Central Coast Resources
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The Decision Makers
Petition created on February 9, 2023