Jul/Aug 2017 Bookmark our web page: angeles.sierraclub.org/palos_verdes_south_bay for Group news & Foggy View with web extras Act by July 10 to Save America’s Natural Treasures Before you visit a scenic wonder on July 4 th , write to assure it will be there in years to come. By David Wiggins, Conservation Co-Chair Devils Tower. Public Domain: Wikimedia Commons. In 1906, under the recently enacted Antiquities Act, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, protecting a stunning 1267-foot volcanic butte and the surrounding area from mining development. Since then, presidents of both parties have used the Antiquities Act to protect and preserve more than 150 of America’s most beautiful and historic places, ranging from the Statue of Liberty, to California’s Giant Sequoia groves, to the coral reefs of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Many monuments, like the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and the California Channel Islands, have eventually been converted by Congress into national parks. Now President Trump wants to reverse the process, ordering Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to review all large monuments created since 1996, (See Treasures, p. 2) Refineries Put South Bay at Risk Learn What You Can Do on July 26 By Steve Dillow, Conservation Co-Chair Accidents and explosions continue to plague the Torrance Refinery. Because that refinery and the Valero facility in Wilmington use the highly toxic and volatile chemical MHF, a large region is under threat. Are you in the risk zone? What can you do about it? Find out at the PVSB general meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. at the P.V. Peninsula Center Library. Scientist Sally Hayati, PhD, a founder and current president of The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA) will explain the facts and the strategy. On May 3, the federal Chemical Safety Board issued its final report about the February 2015 explosion at the Torrance Refinery. It blames ExxonMobil for not “conforming to industry standards” and claims, “ExxonMobil continues to refuse to provide the CSB with information detailing safeguards to prevent or mitigate a release of HF.” The actions were reported in Esquire magazine: (See Refineries, p.2)
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Jul/Aug 2017
Bookmark our web page:
angeles.sierraclub.org/palos_verdes_south_bay
for Group news & Foggy View with web extras
Act by July 10 to Save America’s Natural Treasures Before you visit a scenic wonder on July 4th, write
to assure it will be there in years to come.
By David Wiggins, Conservation Co-Chair
Devils Tower. Public Domain: Wikimedia Commons.
In 1906, under the recently enacted Antiquities Act,
President Theodore Roosevelt created the Devils
Tower National Monument in Wyoming, protecting a stunning 1267-foot volcanic butte and the
surrounding area from mining development. Since
then, presidents of both parties have used the
Antiquities Act to protect and preserve more than 150 of America’s most beautiful and historic places,
ranging from the Statue of Liberty, to California’s
Giant Sequoia groves, to the coral reefs of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Many monuments,
like the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Bryce
Canyon, Arches, and the California Channel Islands, have eventually been converted by
Congress into national parks.
Now President Trump wants to reverse the process, ordering Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to
review all large monuments created since 1996,
(See Treasures, p. 2)
Refineries Put South Bay at Risk Learn What You Can Do on July 26
By Steve Dillow, Conservation Co-Chair
Accidents and explosions continue to plague the Torrance Refinery. Because that refinery and the
Valero facility in Wilmington use the highly toxic
and volatile chemical MHF, a large region is under threat.
Are you in the risk zone? What can you do about it?
Find out at the PVSB general meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. at the P.V. Peninsula
Center Library. Scientist Sally Hayati, PhD, a
founder and current president of The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA) will explain the
facts and the strategy.
On May 3, the federal Chemical Safety Board
issued its final report about the February 2015
explosion at the Torrance Refinery. It blames
ExxonMobil for not “conforming to industry standards” and claims, “ExxonMobil continues to
refuse to provide the CSB with information detailing
safeguards to prevent or mitigate a release of HF.” The actions were reported in Esquire magazine:
(See Refineries, p.2)
(Treasures, from p. 1)
and make recommendations for changes or
revocation.
The review includes 27 monuments nationwide, including the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles
County, the Sand to Snow Monument in San
Bernardino and Riverside Counties, the Carrizo Plain in San Luis Obispo County, and the Mojave
Trails north of Joshua Tree. All four are ecologically
significant, all four are crucial open space parkland for Southern California, and all four are gorgeous
beyond words. It’s heartbreaking to think that
Donald Trump could sweep these natural treasures
away by executive decree. We should take some hope in the strong likelihood that the Constitution
forbids it. With the Antiquities Act, the Congress
delegated to the president its constitutional authority to create new monuments on federal land.
But it did not delegate authority to abolish them.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has
written to Zinke pointing out this legal reality, and
warning that he will use all available legal tools to
prevent the abolition or shrinkage of the six national monuments now under review in California. Maine’s
Attorney General has issued a similar warning.
Zinke has already recommended that Trump scale
back the size of the Bears Ears Monument in Utah,
a land rich with Native American artifacts and
breathtaking natural vistas. The Department of the Interior has closed public comment on Bears Ears.
But if you object to the threat to the other 26
monuments that are part of our historic and natural heritage, let them know now. They are accepting
public comments until July 10. I urge you
to make your voice heard at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DOI-
Susan Deo (author) is a Sierra Club member who has taught life science, marine biology, and environmental education from pre-school to the college level. A docent with Los Serenos de Point Vicente, she has published short stories and essays and is working on several picture books and middle grade novels. Dinuk Magammana (bird photographer) is a Senior Recreation Leader at the Madrona Marsh Preserve Nature Center.
“Along the Path: A Young Person’s Guide to Exploring Nature” is a recurring column, by various authors, for the eternally
curious.
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IMPORTANTNOTICESIn order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://content.sierraclub.org/outings/local-outdoors/resources or call 415-977-5528. In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. For bus trips, our seller of travel number is CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
NOTICEREGARDINGMINORSON LOCAL PVSB HIKES, MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.
For overnight trips: Each minor participant must have a Minor Waiver form, available at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sites/angeles.sierraclub.org/files/docs/get_outdoors/SierraClubMinor_Waiver.pdf . If the minor is not accompanied by a parent or guardian, they must also have a Medical Treatment Authorization & Consent Form (Minor Release) available at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sites/angeles.sierraclub.org/files/docs/get_outdoors/SierraClubMinorRelease.PDF signed by a parent or guardian. Minors not having these signed forms shall not go on the hike.
Note: Activities may be changed, added or cancelled. Always check: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/palos_verdes_south_bay/current_activities_calendar
Weekly Conditioning Hikes
Conditioning Hikes: Wear lug sole boots.
Arrive early. Rain cancels. Bring red lens flashlight.
Monday Nights O: Rancho Palos Verdes: Slow moderate 2 hr 4-6 mi hike. Not for beginners. Leave 6:30 p.m. from Rancho del Mar High School parking lot. Hike the trails of Portuguese Bend Reserve, Filiorum, and some streets. Some steep trails. Only one group, not for beginners. Ldrs: Bill Lavoie, Zoltan Stroll, Kevin Schlunegger.
Tuesday Nights O: San Pedro/PV: 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike on flat/hilly streets/trails. Slow-moderate (suitable for newcomers/ beginners). Leave 6:30 p.m. from 8th and Averill. Ldr: Joyce White, Kevin Schlunegger. No hike July 4.
Tuesday Nights O: Hermosa/Manhattan Beach: Moderate 1 1/2 hr, 4 mile hike on Greenbelt and hilly streets. Good for beginners. Leave 7 p.m. from far end of parking lot of Hermosa Valley School (1645 Valley Dr.) Ldrs: Chris Albertson, Alix Benson, Frank L. Atkin, Sharon Brossier, Paul Rosenberger. No hike July 4.
Thursday Nights O: Palos Verdes Peninsula:
Not for beginners. 5-8 mi in 2 hours with many hills through various areas on the Peninsula. Multiple speed groups. Start in the slowest group and work your way up. (The faster groups may not be able to wait for anyone who cannot keep up.) Please come EARLY so that everyone can sign the Waiver by 6:30. Meet in the Peninsula Center parking lot near Hawthorne & Silver Spur (next to Opus Bank). Ldrs: Bill Lavoie, Brooks Chadwick, Joyce White, Zoltan Stroll, Jacques Monier, Kevin Schlunegger
Monthly Activities
Executive Committee Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. the PVSB Group Executive Committee meets to discuss matters relevant to the Group. Meeting open to all Sierra Club members. Call Call a member of the Executive Committee for meeting location.
Moonlit Hikes in Palos Verdes O. Friday before or on full moon. Meet 7:30 p.m. Easy to moderate 1.5-2 hr hike in Palos Verdes hills. Go for pizza afterwards. Check website for details and exceptions.
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Notice: For all Sat & Sun hikes,
wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water.
If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied
on the hike by a parent.
Jul 15, Sat, O: Ocean Trails Hike Moderate 4 mi, 1000 gain. Meet at 8:00 AM. Take Palos Verdes Dr South to La Rotonda Dr to end, into the trail parking lot (inside the gate). We will take the Prickly Pear, Ocean Vista, East Portal, Gnatcatcher, Switchback, Dudleya and Lakeview Trails, and will walk beside the ocean and visit tidal pools. Ldrs: Steven Morris, Kevin Schlunegger Jul 22, Sat, O: Highridge Park hike Join us on a moderate 6.5 mi, 1200' gain, 2.5 hr hike on equestrian trails in Rolling Hills Estates and hilly trails overlooking the ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes. Meet at Highridge Park in Rolling Hills Estates at 8:00 AM. Park in the parking lot off Highridge Rd or on Highridge Rd adjacent to the parking lot entrance. The Park is 0.9 mi south of the intersection of Hawthorne and Highridge & 0.5 mi. north of Crest Rd. and Highridge Rd. Ldrs: Steven Morris, Linda J Werk
Aug 05, Sat, O: Chandler Preserve Hike Moderate 6.5 mi, 600 gain. Meet at 8:00 AM on Palos Verdes Dr East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes Dr North, at trailhead. We will take the Junes, Dapplegray, Dales, Empty Saddle, Saddlehorn Loop, John Howard, Circle, Mailbox and George F Canyon Trails. Ldrs: Steven Morris, Kevin Schlunegger Aug 12, Sat, O: George F – PVLF hike Moderate 6.5 mi, 600’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. Palos Verdes DR East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes DR North, at trailhead. We will take the June’s, Botanical Garden, Moccasin, Chandler’s Park, Palos Verdes Drive North and School Trails. Ldrs: Steven Morris, Linda J Werk
Jul 27-30 Thu-Sun O: Mammoth-Yosemite-Bristlecone Pine Forest Bus Trip: Hike through grassy meadows under towering pines, soak your feet in pristine alpine lakes, and feast your eyes on vistas of snow-capped granite peaks. Enjoy 4 days of glorious hiking on some of the most spectacular trails in the Sierras & the Hoover wilderness near Yosemite. Grand finale: hiking among the oldest living things on the planet in the ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Participants must be fit enough to hike 5-7 miles in hilly terrain at high altitudes. Stay all 3 nights in Mammoth Lakes’ Sierra Nevada Inn. Price includes bus, shared motel room, driver’s gratuity, & snacks. Depart early Thu. from Redondo Beach and return Sun. night. $40 cancellation fee. If you cancel less than 30 days before departure, you will receive a refund only if the trip is full. Send 2 business-size SASEs, H&W phones, gender (M or F), email address, & check to PVSB Sierra Club for $370 to Terri Straub, 28017 Indian Rock Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. 90275. Ldrs: Minoo Hart ([email protected]), Terri Straub ([email protected])
JoyceWhite 310-383-5247 O CatherineWhittington 310-532-2380 O
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Sep 2-Sep 4 Sat-Mon Catalina Island in Paradise Kevin Schlunegger 619-804-6616 [email protected] Ron Domash 818-891-1848 [email protected]
Cross listing this trip from the 20's & 30's Section of the Sierra Club. Co-led by Kevin Schlunegger Reservation Deadline: 08/20/2017 Fee: $290 (SC) | $311 (Non SC) Coordinators: Kevin Schlunegger Ron Domash Jason Hashimoto, Tiffani Bruno Sanam. Camp Emerald Bay, located on the undeveloped West End of Catalina Island, has secluded beaches and coves and enjoys unparalleled access to the natural gems of Catalina's singular ecosystem. The hiking trails that radiate from camp provide the perfect opportunity to spot the Catalina Island Fox or even an occasion wandering bison. Daytime fun includes: leader-led hikes, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, volleyball, sunbathing, scavenger hunt, and more. Nighttime activities include: happy hour, karaoke, and optional singles’ mixers, dance lessons with expert teachers, dancing to hip tunes played by a DJ, games, campfire hosted by a musician, or simply relaxing and stargazing. We will be chartering two boats that will depart from and return to Long Beach. Accommodations: Option 1) Pre-assembled 2-person tents Option 2) Rustic wood cabins w/electric lights/outlets with bunk beds sleeps up to 8 persons. Cabins are same sex. Each cabin has an attached bathroom. For all the details, go to http://angeles.sierraclub.org/palos_verdes_south_bay/current_activities_calendar and click on September 2.
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