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Point Reyes: A Wilderness in Peril

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Learn about this national gem and how it’s being threatened by pollution, habitat loss and giveaways to private industry.

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Point Reyes: A Wilderness in Peril

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What makes Point Reyes special?

Point Reyes encompasses evergreen forests, mountains, thousands of acres of coastal prairie, freshwater marshes, saltwater estuaries, wild surf, calm bays, lakes, and lots of wildlife on both land and sea.  


Presently, the National Park Service is proposing to extend the leases and expand operations of over 28,000 acres of Coastal Prairie to private livestock grazers and kill off some of the wildlife here to satisfy tenant rancher demands. 


Over 92% of the public polled supports the recovery of these ranch lands and restoration of the prairie wildlife to add significantly to the Seashore’s natural spectacle, which complements the rich history of the Coast Miwok, Sir Francis Drake, and the Manila galleon trade  - - All within a scenic forty-mile trip through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area from San Francisco. 

The Future of Point Reyes will...

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Honor Indigenous History

A National Seashore that truly honors the history of the Coast Miwok in Point Reyes, preserving important cultural and historic sites. 

Restore & Rewild the entire Park

The preservation and restoration of the Coastal Prairie Ecosystem where wildlife can flourish and be unpolluted by the extractive commercial ranching found across Marin County.

Increase accessibility

A National Seashore that is accessible to low income communities from the Bay Area and protected for use by the countless generations to come.

Fight Climate Change

Point Reyes will become a component of the 30 by 30 plan and function as an important Carbon Sink on the West Coast as it's ONLY National Seashore.

In the News

National Park Service: In Service of Ranchers

How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

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Disregarding climate change, science and more than 7,000 comments from the public, the NPS has released its final General Management Plan Amendment for ranching at Point Reyes Seashore. The plan extends 20-year leases to the 24 ranchers grazing cattle in the Natl. Seashore, allows livestock diversification, and calls for the killing of native Tule elk.

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How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

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    Join Mickey Huff of Project Censored for a discussion with Laura Cunningham and Mark Bartonlini on the conflict of interests and issues of social justice at play in this battle for our national seashore. 


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Jared Huffman's Betrayal of Point Reyes Seashore

How do Private Interests maintain Control over Public Land?

Jared Huffman's Betrayal of Point Reyes Seashore

Shocking two-minute video of our Congressman Jared Huffman offering up California's native Tule elk to Representative Garret Graves (Rep) of Louisiana in his legislative efforts to pass Bill HR 6687 perpetuating private commercial ranching on Point Reyes National Seashore and promoting the killing of native Tule elk.

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Save Our National Seashore

Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

Jared Huffman's Betrayal of Point Reyes Seashore

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 Point Reyes National Seashore is under siege by the National Park Service; the  organization sworn to protect this fragile and unique ecosystem for the benefit of the public access and recreation, biodiversity and wildlife. 

Tule Elk have become the symbol of a battle between private enterprise and public interest.  

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PRNS: The People Have Spoken

Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

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“An analysis of the public comments submitted to the National Park Service regarding the future management of Pt. Reyes National Seashore shows an overwhelming preference for wilderness and wildlife over commercial ranching and dairies."

- Ken Bouley, concerned local citizen.”

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Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

Project Coyote speaks out against expansion of ranching at PRNS

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 Project Coyote, as well as hundreds of other organizations and individuals, submitted comments to the NPS’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement for PRNS and Golden Gate Natl. Recreation Area speaking out against expansion of ranching in the park arguing that such a proposal will only increase conflicts between wildlife and livestock. 

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PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

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 Ranchers at PRNS are wealthier than 90% of the American population and still receive discounted rents, disproportionately low grazing fees and  subsidies to support their enterprises -  all funded with our tax dollars.

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A Question of Adequate Water Supply

PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

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Part 2 of a series exploring the old, but still standing, Tule elk fence while discovering more corpses and and wildlife hazards. 

https://www.facebook.com/shameofpointreyes

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Huffman: Follow the Money

PRNS Ranchers - Serving the American People?

Huffman: Follow the Money

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 Filmmaker Skyler Thomas explores Jared Huffman's controversial position to support private enterprises over public interest. 

When a politician's actions don't make sense, follow the money. 

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IN THE NEWS

“Apocalypse Cow:” Point Reyes National Seashore Launches a Propaganda War Targeting Independent Journalism

Erik Molvar, Counter Punch 2/21


It's Not Too Late for Point Reyes to be Part of 30/30 Initiative

Deb Moskowitz, Marin Independent Journal 2/21


 Point Reyes Seashore is One Step Closer to a National Dairy Farm 

Joe Sweeney, The California Aggie -  UC Davis 1/21   


Point Reyes: Planning or Performance  

Ken Bouley,  Bay Nature Magazine 1/21


Apocalypse Cow: The Future of Life at Point Reyes National Park 

Peter Byrne, North Bay Bohemian 12/20 


Unique Elk in California May Be Killed Under Controversial Plan 

 Erica Gies, National Geographic 9/30/20


Welcome to Point Reyes National Cattle Ranch  

George Weurthner, The Wildlife News 9/30/20 


MALT Board of Directors’ Conflicts of Interest Exposed as Legal Battle Unfolds  Peter Byrne, Bohemian 9/29/20


National Park Service allows for the killing of native elk to appease ranchers, angering conservationists   

 Austa Somvichian-Clausen, The Hill 9/23/20


Park Service Finalizes Disastrous Point Reyes Plan to Kill Native Wildlife, Prioritize Commercial Livestock Grazing  

Center for Biological Diversity  9/18/20

Learn More:

 Articles, Letters and Media: 


Trump's Fix is on Point Reyes

"...Point Reyes ranchers in the company of the Bundys, the Hammonds, and other anti-public-lands extremists who seek to subvert America’s public lands to the whims and control of private interests, with Trump as their champion.  “Unleashing American enterprise” may soon become the directive for Point Reyes National Seashore, rather than the congressional requirement to protect and preserve, for the use and enjoyment of the people."

Erik Molvar, The Wildlife News


Ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore Doesn’t Add Up  

Deborah Moskowitz, Resource Renewal Institute


 REFLECTIONS ON THE 58TH ANNIVERSARY OF POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE 

Ken Brower 9/13/2020


Sierra Club Ken Brower and Point Reyes National Seashore 

Video 9/13/20 


 General Management Plan Amendment Final Environmental Impact Statement 

 National Park Service 9/18/20


Point Reyes Releases Final Plan to Preserve Ranches, Cull Tule Elk  

Will Houston Marin IJ  9/18/2020


 Concern Growing Over Health of Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore 

K. Repanshek, National Parks Traveler


Drought, Wildfire, Fences Threaten Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore 

RRI, Western Watersheds, Center for Biological Diversity


National Park Service Pressed to Tear Down Elk Barrier, Ensure Water Supply for Point Reyes Elk  Harvard Animal Law & Center for Biological Diversity  


How Livestock Differs from Wildlife  

George Wuerthner, Wildlife News


Tule Elk at Center of Epic Conservation Battle on Pt Reyes Seashore   

S. Parks, Roadtrippers Magazine 


Disservice to the Community - Rely on Science Instead 

Sarah Killingsworth, The Wildlife News


Park Service Ignores Public Health Risk of Cattle Disease at Seashore  

D. Moskowitz, Pt. Reyes Light 


How a Family-Run Oyster Business Caused a National Ruckus  

Simon Worrall, National Geographic


The California Coastal Prairie of PRNS From Prehistory to Ranching - And Beyond

Bruce Keegan


WATCH: 

 National Park Service: In Service of Ranchers 

The Shame of Point Reyes - Feature Film by Skyler Thomas



PODCASTS:

PRNS featured on The Project Censored Radio Show

How Do Private Interests Maintain Control over Public Land? 

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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CLICK TO WATCH THE WEBINAR

   "A Perilous Summer for Tule Elk"
Representing approximately 1% of their original population, Tule Elk, a California endemic subspecies 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.


Tule Elk are in desperate need to retain their sanctuary at Point Reyes National Seashore which was part of their original home range.  And, just as important, PRNS needs native free roaming Tule Elk to restore the native landscape and protect biodiversity!  Learn more about the history, current status and imminent challenges facing Tule Elk with JULIE PHILLIPS - Nature Based Teaching 


PREVIOUS WEBINARS

Introduction: '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

 Julie Phillips: All About Tule Elk
Laura Cunningham & Chance Cutrano: Review of Final Environmental Impact Statement   
 


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