Current Local Concerns and Updates
Pesticides Sprayed on Public Lands/Parks
Eliminate/Reduce Pesticides on Public Lands/Parks in SMC
County uses several types of glyphosate. It is known as RoundUp to most. Has been in the news for up to a billion now in total lawsuits due to harm it has caused people from exposure and use. The EPA was taken to court and forced to review glyphosate effects on endangered species. 93% of Endangered species were injured or killed including native plants.
Other toxic chemicals used on sensitive habitat, ironically in the name of habitat restoration, are Garlon 4 Ultra and Clearcast. Both show toxicity to wildlife including aquatic life and bees. Surfactants and spreaders used also contain PFAS (forever chemicals and POEAS which are 3450x more toxic than glyphosate)
*chemical references research page coming soon
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How to support this cause?
Make the Parks and County aware of your concerns.
-Email the county
-Sign the petition
-take photos of spraying and the notifications posted, send to us and the County, and Parks (click link here for addresses on take action page).
They need to hear concerns from you. Use the Contact link at the bottom of the pages to reach us.
Total Coastal Eucalyptus Removal?
Petition to “Remove Eucalyptus from the Unincorporated Coastside”
Do NOT sign the Petition.
The Petition is an extreme approach to fire prevention, lacking consideration for:
Erosion and flooding risks
Climate-protective benefits of trees, especially as temperatures rise
Local wildlife that depend on these habitats
destruction of lower El Granada park space tree lined medians
Instead, take action by:
Sharing your concerns about the Petition with San Mateo County
Use the letter template available at this link you can copy and paste.
Harbor District Parking Lot Plan on North Burnham Strip
Parking Lot Proposed on North Burnham Strip
How many of our residents actually have heard about this? It has already been sent out for bid. Harbor says it will be an “overflow” parking lot. Will there be boats and or campers parked there? How often is overflow actually needed? Lots of questions to ask about this. It is not a done deal. You can oppose this by writing to Supervisor Mueller and his aides and the Harbor District Commissioners.
Information:
Harbor District MCC presentation slides
coastside365 request for proposal
Recording of MCC meeting discussion
Harbor Staff Report Feb 19th meeting summary
Harbor District Board Meeting videos(nothing recent posted, most recent is 2022)
Send letters of concern to Supervisor Mueller and the Harbor District
Harbor District Commissioner contact link
Take Action link (addresses)