Learn about our this national gem and how it’s being threatened by pollution, habitat loss and giveaways to private industry.
Learn about our this national gem and how it’s being threatened by pollution, habitat loss and giveaways to private industry.
A Perilous Summer for Tule Elk
Representing approximately 1% of their original population, Tule Elk, a California endemic species are at the brink of survival. Decades have been spent restoring this species in our nearest national park at Point Reyes Seashore only to have Tule Elk once again in the cross hairs.
This summer, the National Park Service will be releasing its final plan on managing the Tule Elk. Ranchers leasing land in our national park have lobbied to have the Tule Elk shot in order to secure grazing for livestock. Will they succeed in killing off the Tule Elk?
Join a team of conservationists, biologists, land use professionals, filmmakers and local leaders to learn more about our backyard paradise and how the survival of wildlife, including the Tule Elk and other mammals, birds and marine life are being threatened by pollution, habitat loss and private industry.
Learn about how the National Park Service is proposing to further privatize our public land and find out what you can do to protect and restore the scenic and natural beauty of Point Reyes National Seashore for everyone to enjoy for generations to come. Tune in and get informed.
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Did you know that at this very moment, the future of our National Seashore at Point Reyes is at its most critical turning point?
“The Marin ranch wars are underway over the seashore’s general management plan. Whoever loses will sue the other side, and so it will go on for many years. Yet if we look at the dairy and cattle sectors’ prospects and take a long view of coastal protection in the 21st century, we may be able to get beyond the issue entirely. The agricultural economy is changing, as are public preferences. ” (R. Johnston)
Hear more from Robert Johnston, retired professor of Land Use Planning at the University of California, Davis on his ‘New Vision for the Coast.’
William P. Mott joins Robert Johnson on our past webinar to also discuss his vision for the future of PRNS.
To watch last week's webinar, click here
Read R. Johnston's full OpEd at:
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/article/new-vision-coast
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NEWS & UPDATES:
According to the NPS, the Environmental Impact Statement is due to come out in "early summer." This is the result of the lawsuit brought against the NPS on behalf of Western Watersheds Project, Resource Renewal Institute and the Center For Biological Diversity. Once this is released, we plan to review this on our webinar so please stand by.
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PRNS featured on The Project Censored Radio Show
Listen here:
How Do Private Interests Maintain Control over Public Land?
Join Mickey Huff and his guests to explore the example of Point Reyes National Seashore in California, where commercial ranches and dairies still operate, despite being bought out after the park’s creation in 1962. Also in the conversation, how can national parks be made more welcoming and accessible to communities of color?
Mickey’s guests are: Mark Bartolini, a disaster-relief specialist, and a former executive director of the Point Reyes National Seashore Association. He writes on public-health and parks, and their connection to social equity. Laura Cunningham is the CA Director of Western Watersheds Project and founder of Point Reyes Rewilding Network.
This radio program was aired on 40 stations nationwide on July 31, 2020
RECOMMENDED READING:
Recent Articles and Letters to the Editor
Tule Elk at Center of Epic Conservation Battle on Pt Reyes Seashore
Shoshi Parks for Roadtrippers Magazine
Disservice to the Community - Rely on Science Instead
Sarah Killingsworth
Park Service Ignores Public Health Risk of Cattle Disease at Seashore
Deborah Moskowitz
How a Family-Run Oyster Business Caused a National Ruckus
National Geographic. Provides background of issues inextricably linked to those facing PRNS today.
Explores the relationship between Drake's Bay Oysters and Point Reyes Seashore.
WATCH:
The Shame of Point Reyes - Feature Film by Skyler Thomas
PREVIOUS WEBINARS:
Our Team of Panelists: 'Point Reyes: A Wilderness in Peril'
Chance Cutrano: Historical Legislation and Leasing Agreements at PRNS
Laura Cunningham: Water Quality at PRNS
Laura Cunningham:Myths of 'Conservation Grazing' w/Skyler Thomas
Skyler Thomas: The Truth about Carbon Farming
Skyler Thomas: Full Playlist: Biodiversity vs Pasture & more
David McGuire: Water Quality Effects on Marine Life at PRNS
K. Bouley: Categorization of Public Comments on PRNS Draft EIR
Dr L. Martin Griffin: Protecting Point Reyes National Seashore
Kenneth Brower: Saving Point Reyes Seashore
James Coda, Atty.: Wildlife vs Ranching
William P. Mott & Robert Johnston: A New Vision for the Coast
PODCASTS:
Kenneth Brower on Saving Point Reyes National Seashore - Rewilding Earth
Chance Cutrano on Correcting the Mismanagement at Point Reyes National Seashore - Rewilding Earth
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To learn more about what you can do to help protect our seashore, see below for contact information of our team!
There are so many people dedicating their time, energy and expertise to saving wildlife and biodiversity at Point Reyes National Seashore - from conservationists, biologists, filmmakers, local leaders and volunteers to those willing to speak out or sign a petition.
Please get in touch for more information, share these resources and get involved!
THE TEAM:
CHANCE CUTRANO –Resource Renewal Institute / Restore Pt. Reyes Seashore
rri.org / restoreptreyesseashore.org / ccutrano@rri.org
Chance Cutrano, MPA, Director of Programs, directs Fish in the Fields and Restore Point Reyes and oversees the development of other programs at Resource Renewal Institute. An award-winning environmentalist, he holds a Masters of Public Administration in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.
LAURA CUNNINGHAM - Point Reyes Rewilding Network / Western Watersheds Project
pointreyesrewild.org / https://www.westernwatersheds.org/
lcunningham@westernwatersheds.org
Laura is a scientist, artist, ecologist and the California Director for the Western Watersheds Project. She is the author of “State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California,” a Gold Medal Winner of the 2011 California Book Award about the native California ecosystems that are disappearing as a result of agricultural conversion and development.
JULIE PHILLIPS - Nature Based Teaching
naturebasedteaching.com / tuleelk@comcast.net
Julie has a M.A. in the Biological Sciences with a focus on wildlife management. She’s been a College Instructor & Nature Based Teacher for 27 years, a Tule Elk Biologist and Researcher for over 35 years and an Environmental Educator and Education Advocate for over 40 years. She has published: A Citizen’s Guide to Tule Elk, A Teacher’s Guide to Tule Elk Curriculum and The Tule Elk Guide and several related podcasts.
SKYLER THOMAS– Filmmaker
The Shame of Pt. Reyes / Skyler@whitesharkvideo.com
Skyler Thomas is an independent filmmaker focusing on issues of coexistence and an overall goal of slowing down the growing disconnection of humans from the natural world. Starting with perhaps the most polarized animal on the planet Skyler spent 20 years filming various species of sharks. During post production of the sequel to his award-winning film “Great White Lies” an unexpected discovery of threats facing a national park near his home inspired the production of “The Shame of Point Reyes.”
DIANA OPPENHEIM – Organizer / Activist
forelk.org / action@forelk.org
Diana holds a B.S. of Environmental Studies and Economic Development and a Master Degree in Urban Planning and Policy. Diana fell in love with Point Reyes National Seashore where she spent three years working to restore a rare coastal dune ecosystem. After learning the tragic fate of the Tule elk, Diana founded the grassroots campaign FOR ELK.ORG to increase public participation and save the species.
DIANE ELISE GENTILE - Organizer / Activist
diane@savepointreyesnationalseashore.com
Diane is a citizen activist and community organizer who became interested in helping raise awareness of the threats facing Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
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