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4C Boating-related volunteer opportunities are aplenty If you’re looking for a way to share your enthusiasm for recreational boating and time on the water while helping others, many worthy organizations would love to have you as a volunteer. P. 17
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Environmental
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No. 1043
California Boating News Since 1971
Feb. 10 - 23, 2017
Report: Sea level rise poses consequential risks to United States
Proposed ballot initiative could allocate $3 billion for public recreational access California voters might decide on a bond measure to allocate funds to programs supporting clean water, outdoor access and coastal protection. State legislators must first approve the proposed initiative, however. Is the proposal too expensive? P. 6
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Millions of residents living in coastal communities could be directly affected by sea level rise within the next few decades. Failure to address rising seas now could result in massive population shifts and altered coastlines, according to a federal report. P. 18
Coast Guard shrinks size of Marina del Rey anchorage
Chula Vista Yacht Club still seeking a waterfront facility to call home More than one year after being evicted from its clubhouse the Chula Vista YC executive team is still looking for a place to call home. However members still meet monthly and put on events. P. 15
What was almost lost has been saved, albeit in a smaller form than the original. The U.S. Coast Guard planned to eliminate a special anchorage in Marina del Rey. However a smaller version of the anchorage will remain after a lengthy – and somewhat jumbled – public process. P. 12
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Search for Coastal Commission executive director nears end Dr. Charles Lester was fired from the top Coastal Commission staff position in February 2016. One year later the commission appears on the verge of hiring his replacement. P. 3
Orange County does not complete audit of Dana Point Harbor An audit of a hotel discount program at Dana Point Harbor resulted in the resignation of a high-level county employee. At the time more audits of Dana Point Harbor’s operations were promised. More than nine months later Orange County has yet to publish any new findings. P. 10
San Diego fleet records first bluefin tuna catch of 2017 Anglers aboard Eclipse Sportfishing witnessed the first bluefin tuna catch of 2017. The catch coincided with growing struggles to enforce bluefin tuna restrictions on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. P. 28
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