Thanks for posting that Billy...another item we should touch on is the fact that not only will many people in the industry be affected, but the state of CA as well.
Currently, there are around 14 state beaches (parks) slated to be cut from the budget...if the state doesn't have the revenue to keep these open and potentially lose the tourist revenue by these actions, where is the $ going to come from to enforce the regs on closures?
For this next meeting, we need to focus on how much it will cost the state in the long run, from lost revenue to enforcement funding.
Some fuel for the fire, I encourage people to print things like this out, know them, and make them (MLPA, RLFF, Wiseman) aware that enforcing the regs will not be feasible...
Makes complete sense, doesn't it?
Lifeguards may be cut at these beaches
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New Brighton
Seacliff
Manresa
Natural Bridges
Sunset
Bolsa Chica
South Carlsbad
San Elijo
Cardiff
San Onofre
Carlsbad
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Doheney
San Clemente
Torrey Pines
Silver Strand
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget cuts could mean the closing of up to 220 state parks among them the home of the world's tallest tree and other attractions that draw millions of visitors. Schwarzenegger this week recommended eliminating $70 million in parks spending through June 30, 2010. An additional $143.4 million would be saved in the following fiscal year by keeping the parks closed.
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