Desalination - needed or not???

On Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm there is a public meeting regarding the Water Purchase Agreement for the proposed Carlsbad desalination plant. This meeting will be held at the San Diego County Water Authority, at 4677 Overland Avenue. This will be a chance to learn how the proposed desalination plant will affect rate-payers and the risks the County Water Authority is taking on with this project.http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Desalination-no-panacea-for-Calif-water-woes-3885771.php#photo-3491884

Can I interest you in a movie?

Documentaries are a great source for information on environmental issues. The library is one place to check some of these movies out for free, but you can also check out the following link to find some that are available for free online: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/category/environment/

Beach Clean up

July 28th at South Mission Beach there is another beach cleanup sponsored by Surfrider – Meet near restrooms by lifeguard tower. Please bring your own bag or reusable bucket and gloves to cut down on waste. Check out Surfrider Beach Cleanup for more infomation

Lend a Hand

Join thousands of clean energy activists this August 4, Sign up for Hands Across the Sand  - Find a place near you

(FYI - The location in San Diego is La Jolla Shores)

Recycling without a Pickup

Here is a link to find out where to recycle those items that don't fall into the simple categories for curbside pickup. Recycle Here

Protect your skin (and the Earth's "skin")

Not all sunscreens are created equal. Look for sunscreens that use zinc and/or titanium minerals as the active ingredient. Most other sunscreens have toxic active ingredients that aren't good for your skin or the environment. Check this sunscreen link for your best options. 

Slim down our carbon footprint this summer. You can try going meatless twice a week all summer, try alternative transportation to work once a week, turn up your thermostat 2 degrees, line dry half your laundry, or try to go zero waste for a month.  http://www.terrapass.com/summer-carbon-slimdown/