A rare confluence of geologic, atmospheric, and oceanographic conditions has created a singular coastal ecosystem—Tomales Dunes. This dynamic, shape-shifting formation has its own intrinsic beauty and supports a unique community of plants and animals. Tomales Dunes is like no other place on Earth. The opportunity we now have to protect this special place is as rare as the dunes themselves. To fail to act would be a tragedy.
–Jules Evens, author of “The Natural History of the Point Reyes Peninsula”

Make your voice heard

COASTAL COMMISSION ACCEPTS EAC'S
TOMALES DUNES APPEAL:
HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2010

The Coastal Commission has tentatively scheduled a hearing on Lawson's Landing for its May 2010 meeting. It is essential that the Commissioners ensure that:

1. All wetlands and sensitive habitats be identified and given appropriate buffers, as required by the Coastal Act;

2. Past unpermitted uses are mitigated by adoption of a management plan which ensures that sensitive species and habitats are restored and protected and which addresses the problem of invasive species;

3. A new septic system is installed in a timely manner; and

4. All camping spaces are made open to the public, not reserved for those few lucky RV owners who hold private long-term leases over prime camping areas.

Lawson’s Landing has a legion of fans who want things to stay the way they are, and they will be making their voices heard at the Commission. It is essential that the Commissioners know that you want the Dunes protected and our Coastal laws enforced. Make your voice heard.

EAC is also working with the Lawson family, other non-profit groups, and government agencies to secure funding for conservation easements over part of the dunes, coast, and wetlands, as a way of ensuring long-term protection and management of the sensitive resources of Tomales Dunes and enabling the Lawsons to continue their family business. At the end of 2009, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Coastal Conservancy committed $1.5 million for a conservation easement that would protect at least 50 acres of Tomales Dunes wetlands.

Your support has enabled us to keep up this struggle for more than ten years now. Thank you for all you have done to save the dunes!

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