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    Stream Team - April 4th and 5th Become a Channelkeeper Member! Channelkeeper submitted written comments to the California Department of Transportation regarding a draft Environmental Impact Report for the Highway 101 project. Channelkeeper documented discharges of contaminated water from the construction site to the andree Clark bird refuge.

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    Stream Team - April 4th and 5th Become a Channelkeeper Member! Channelkeeper submitted written comments to the California Department of Transportation regarding a draft Environmental Impact Report for the Highway 101 project. Channelkeeper documented discharges of contaminated water from the construction site to the andree Clark bird refuge.

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    April 2009

    Santa Barbara Channelkeeper News & Events

    News & Events Monitoring Caltrans Work on Highway 101


    On March 23rd, Channelkeeper submitted
    Monitoring Caltrans on
    written comments to the California Department
    Highway 101
    of Transportation regarding a draft
    Environmental Impact Report for the Linden to
    Marine Protected Areas Update Casitas Pass Highway 101 Project. The project
    has the potential to significantly impact the
    Earth Day Clean-up and water quality and ecology of Franklin and
    Festival! Carpinteria Creeks as well as the Carpinteria
    Salt Marsh. In our comments, Channelkeeper
    identified multiple deficiencies in the
    Student Art Show on Display environmental document. In particular,
    Channelkeeper requested more detailed information regarding Best Management
    Blue Water Ball Practices (BMPs) that will be implemented to mitigate short term and long term
    water quality impacts from the project. As evidence that this information needed
    to be provided, Channelkeeper submitted water quality data, photographs, and
    Help Us Greet the Grunion! other documentation collected while monitoring the current Milpas Street to Hot
    Springs Road project.
    Stream Team - April 4th & 5th
    From December through February, Channelkeeper repeatedly documented
    discharges of contaminated water from the construction site to the Andree Clark
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    Bird Refuge. Channelkeeper submitted this information to the Regional Water
    Member!
    Quality Control Board. It is our intention to help ensure that future construction
    projects along Highway 101 do not cause water quality impacts.

    Marine Protected Areas Update


    Did You Know?
    California's initiative to establish a network of
    protected underwater wilderness areas, also
    known as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), in
    state waters has begun its second of three
    rounds through the development of
    alternative MPA proposals. These proposals
    map out suggested areas of Southern
    California to be considered as safe havens for
    marine life. This process is mandated by the
    Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA).

    In the first round, six alternative MPA proposals were generated by the South
    Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (SCRSG), a group appointed to represent the
    diversity of stakeholder interests in Southern California's ocean and coasts,
    including interests in recreational and commercial fishing, local municipalities,
    industries, conservation, education and ocean related businesses.

    To encourage public input in the MLPA Initiative process, the public was also
    invited to submit its own ideas as to what areas of Southern California should be
    considered for protection. Three of these external proposals were submitted, two
    Earth Day is of which were proposals from organized fishing interests. Recognizing the need to
    provide a starting point in this first round that prioritized the conservation goals
    April 19th! of the MLPA, Channelkeeper and Santa Monica Baykeeper partnered on the
    submission of the third proposal. This proposal identifies important areas to be
    considered for protection based on natural reserve design science, place-based
    Earth Day Network estimates knowledge, and an understanding that an effective network of MPAs can
    that 500 million people from maximize long term socio-economic benefits for all Californians.
    4,500 organizations in 180
    countries will participate in All nine proposals are being evaluated for their adherence to certain science,
    Earth Day events during the policy and enforcement guidelines identified by the MLPA Initiative and detailed
    month of April. feedback is expected over the next few weeks including the projected short-term
    Will you? socio-economic impacts to commercial and recreational fisheries.

    See announcement of Channelkeeper looks forward to this feedback and the opportunity to help find an
    Channelkeeper's Earth Day appropriate balance between meeting the MLPA goals of rebuilding and protecting
    events in this newsletter. our marine life, ecosystems and resources while minimizing socio-economic
    impacts to our local fishing communities. Channelkeeper's efforts are only as
    strong as its community support. Please consider conveying your support for
    MPAs and our efforts by letter or email. You can also attend the next Blue Ribbon
    Task Force Meeting on April 15th and 16th in Dana Point where all nine proposals
    will be presented, or the next Regional Stakeholder Group meeting on April 28th
    and 29th in Oxnard where the second round of MPA proposal drafting will take
    place.

    To view the nine submitted proposals, including Channelkeeper and Santa Monica
    Baykeeper's Draft External Proposal C, to get more information on upcoming
    meetings, and to learn more about the MLPA Initiative and how to get involved
    please visit dfg.ca.gov/mlpa or contact Michael Sheehy at [email protected] or at
    805.637.8730.

    Earth Day Clean-up and Festival


    In celebration of Earth Day, Channelkeeper is hosting a
    beach clean-up at our adopted beach, West Beach, on
    Saturday, April 18th from 10 am-noon. Meet us on the
    sand near the bike path across from Sambo's
    Diner. Cleanup supplies and drinks will be provided.
    Dress to work outdoors and be sure to bring your
    sunscreen. Come help keep our beaches clean for
    everyone to enjoy!

    Mark your calendars for this year's Earth Day Festival


    on Sunday, April 19th from 10 am-5:30 pm at
    Alameda Park in Santa Barbara. Come learn about reducing your carbon footprint
    as well as all the great work local environmental groups are doing. Don't forget to
    visit the Channelkeeper booth!

    We are seeking volunteers; if interested please contact Penny Owens at


    [email protected] or 563-3377 ext. 0. We hope to see you there!

    "What the Channel Means to Me" Student Art


    Show On Display
    This is the sixth year that Channelkeeper
    has produced the juried student art show
    "What the Channel Means to Me." The
    show features a wide range of creative
    expression, from ceramics and oil
    paintings to jewelry, but all the work
    focuses on celebrating our coast and
    ocean.

    If you missed the artist reception and


    awards ceremony, you still have a chance
    to see the show at East West Gallery,
    located downstairs from the
    Channelkeeper office, at 714 Bond Avenue this Thursday, April 2nd, from 4 -7
    pm. One day only!

    This year's juror was local artist Michael Drury who selected the show of 52
    pieces from 260 entries. Work was judged on the following criteria: creativity,
    technical skill, sense of style and interpretation of the theme.

    Art show sponsors were Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Trillium Enterprises, Inc.
    and Montecito Frame and Gallery. With their generous support, it is our aim to
    both reward and enable these young artists to develop their talents and continue
    to inspire others to care for the marine environment through their art.

    First place went to Spencer Taylor from San Marcos High School (see his piece,
    "Super Grouper", shown above). For a complete list of winners and more pictures,
    please visit our website.

    Have a Ball While Supporting Your Channel

    Channelkeeper's 9th Annual Blue Water


    Ball returns Saturday, May 16th from
    5pm - 8pm. This year's luau-themed
    event will be hosted at QAD's stunning
    headquarters overlooking the ocean in
    Summerland.

    This exceptional event will feature


    Shaun Tomson, former professional
    surfer, environmentalist, actor,
    businessman and writer as our guest
    speaker. The event will also include
    hors d'oeuvres and wine, live and silent
    auctions, a luau buffet by Command Performance, and live entertainment. This
    year's event promises to be our best ever and is a wonderful opportunity to come
    out and show your support for Channelkeeper's important work.

    Invitations should be arriving in your mailbox now. When ordering tickets, please
    be sure to include your email address so that we can keep you posted on the
    many new and exciting auction items that will be available at the event.

    There's still time to sign on as an event sponsor or underwriter, donate an


    auction item or volunteer. To buy tickets, donate auction items, become an event
    sponsor or volunteer, please contact Lisa at [email protected] or 805.563.3377
    ext.4.

    Help Us Greet the Grunion!


    It's that time of year again! Those elusive, slithery
    silver fish will be visiting local beaches, and we want
    YOU to help greet them. Join Channelkeeper on
    Wednesday, April 15th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at the
    Marine Science Auditorium at UCSB for the 2009
    Grunion Greeter Workshop. Be one of the fortunate
    few to observe the unique nocturnal habits of our
    faithful friend, the grunion. You can contribute to
    science by documenting grunion runs throughout the
    season. Learn about the grunion life cycle and how
    you can become an official Grunion Greeter, and sign
    up for a shift at the workshop. For more
    information, view the workshop flyer. Please RSVP for the workshop at
    [email protected] or 805.563.3377 ext. 3.

    Stream Team - April 4th & 5th


    Stream Team is Channelkeeper's volunteer-based water
    quality monitoring program. Every month, volunteers join
    Channelkeeper staff to test for common water quality
    parameters at numerous different sites in the Ventura
    River and Goleta Slough watersheds. Come join us to help
    protect our local waterways; we will be testing in Ventura
    on Saturday, April 4th and in Goleta on Sunday, April 5th.
    For more information, visit our website, or contact Penny
    Owens at [email protected] or 805.563.3377 ext.0.

    Become a Channelkeeper Member!


    Become a Channelkeeper
    Member!
    Your support for Channelkeeper's efforts is needed
    now more than ever. Become a member of the
    Channelkeeper crew today with your tax-deductible
    donation. You'll be investing in clean water and
    healthy communities along the Santa Barbara
    Channel today and for future generations. With your
    membership, you will receive our regular newsletters,
    news updates and action alerts, and invitations to
    special Channelkeeper events and fun volunteer opportunities. All new members
    also receive a free Channelkeeper sticker, identifying you as a steward of the
    Santa Barbara Channel. And now, all new donors contributing $50 or more can
    receive a Channelkeeper t-shirt, and for donations of $250 or more, quarterly
    issues of the Waterkeeper magazine.

    Sign up today by calling 805.563.3377 x4 or emailing us at [email protected]

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