EBRPD: Don't kill RC modeling in the SF Bay Area

The Issue

RC Modeling is a highly rewarding and educational activity for people of all ages.
Space to safely practice it is limited.

Breuner Marsh field in Richmond is one of the very few places in the Bay Area to practice it without having to drive over 160 miles round trip. The Bay Area Radio Control Society (BARCS) - a non profit organization - has been flying from this site for over 30 years. During this time, not only hundres of members have benefited of enjoying this hobby but also, BARCS has been a pàying tenant, an excellent steward of the land, providing maintenance, public bathrooms and keeping people from dumping or sleeping in the area

Unfortunately, the EBRPD has unilateraly decided to evict BARCS from Breuner Marsh without an alternative plan. This means that RC modelling in the East Bay will be virtually unaccesible for most people, specially kids and the elder.

Furthermore, EBRPD plans to "improve" the land leave very little for human recreation.

We ask from the EBRPD to reevaluate their decision to evict BARCS and come up with alternative plans where Model Aviation and a park can coexist.  Examples of this model exist across the country

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The Issue

RC Modeling is a highly rewarding and educational activity for people of all ages.
Space to safely practice it is limited.

Breuner Marsh field in Richmond is one of the very few places in the Bay Area to practice it without having to drive over 160 miles round trip. The Bay Area Radio Control Society (BARCS) - a non profit organization - has been flying from this site for over 30 years. During this time, not only hundres of members have benefited of enjoying this hobby but also, BARCS has been a pàying tenant, an excellent steward of the land, providing maintenance, public bathrooms and keeping people from dumping or sleeping in the area

Unfortunately, the EBRPD has unilateraly decided to evict BARCS from Breuner Marsh without an alternative plan. This means that RC modelling in the East Bay will be virtually unaccesible for most people, specially kids and the elder.

Furthermore, EBRPD plans to "improve" the land leave very little for human recreation.

We ask from the EBRPD to reevaluate their decision to evict BARCS and come up with alternative plans where Model Aviation and a park can coexist.  Examples of this model exist across the country

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jack diazPetition Starter

The Decision Makers

Bob Doyle
Bob Doyle
General Manager, East Bay Regional Park District
Jim O'Connor
Jim O'Connor
Assistant General Manager, East Bay Regional Park District
Whitney Dotson
Whitney Dotson
Board Member
John Sutter
John Sutter
Board Member
Carol Severin
Carol Severin
Board Member

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Petition created on May 16, 2012