13 days to go

If your are still looking for gift ideas for a more environmentally friendly Christmas, try this website:
The Minimalist Mom

Halloween Treats!!!

If you're still searching for some last minute eco-friendly Halloween (or Trunk of Treat) goodies here are some ideas from your local Whole Foods/Jimbo's/Sprout's: CLIF Kid Organic Twisted Fruit, Annie's Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks, FruitaBu Organic Smooshed Fruit, Nature's Path Granola Bars.

http://www.greenoptions.com/t/2022/last-minute-yummy-eco-friendly-halloween-treats

RISE ABOVE

Surfrider is calling this month, Raptober, as they challenge you to "Rise Above Plastics". The first of 10 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint is to stop using single use plastic water bottles. See the rest here: http://www.raptober.org/10-ways/?cid=SOUP20121015

Informed voters

Vote for the environment November 6th. Make sure you are registered to vote for your current address and research the issues that affect you and our environment.

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm,

http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/propositions/,

http://www.lcv.org/

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