Surfrider Meeting minutes - April 12, 2014

Present: Nicole, Mark, Pam, Jackie, Bob, Dave, Walt

Minutes of January 25^th meeting approved

Treasurer’s report – Jackie, no change $2907.00 all potential tsunami debris clean up reimbursement complete

Membership – Pam has latest membership info on Excel. Approximately 45 members in good standing

Blue Water Task Force - Walt and Victoria to alternate weekly testing of Virgin Creek starting with Walt on Tues. April 8^th, 2014. All water test samples must be to the Mendocino County Environmental Health dept, by 11:00 AM. 2014 paperwork will be at office for volunteers to sign.

Coastal Access and Enhancement –

• Virgin Creek - Bob, No change suggested be taken off agenda until there is evidence of a change in status (sales or development activity) group to monitor for change in status.
•  Smugglers Cove – no report

US Navy Weapons testing West Coast - Nicole reviewed the meeting with Navy representatives on March 7, 2014 in Fort Bragg Ca. was well attended. The Navy has extended their comment period to April 15, 2014. Nicole has been soliciting members and friends to contact local elected officials to enlist support opposing Naval weapons testing off the North Pacific West Coast. The group agreed to sign the Mendocino County Chapter on as a supporter of a NRDC letter opposing the Navy’s proposed testing. Nicole looking to educate and enlist as much support as possible regarding this and will formulate a “Making Waves” article for submission.

Website maintenance and updates- Nicole soliciting input for ways to make our website more interactive. Encouraging members and friends to submit relevant photos for posting to our website. Nicole given “carte blanch” to maintain and improve the website.

Sea Star Pacific Coast Mystery Ailment- Dave explained to the group the most current information regarding the recent sea star “die off” is most likely related to water temperature fluctuation not radiation, and this phenomena has been documented as having occurred before.

International Surfing Day June 20^th, 2014- Walt, all permits with State Parks are in place, in process of making sure State Parks Insurance requirements are being met. See you there!

Next meeting will be on International Surfing Day, Friday June 20^th at Big River Beach