IN THIS ISSUE:

The oceans' plastic plague, an urban hunter considers his sport's role in conservation, plans to remove a major dam on the Ventura River move forward, Eureka's waterfront brightens up. This and much more.

Coming Soon:

State parklands threatened by toll roads, a wheelchair rider tours the San Francisco Bay Trail, a citizen battles Caltrans to save beautiful coastal bridges, plus habitat restoration, adventures in nature close to home, and more.

New Wheelchair Publication:

A Wheelchair Rider's Guide by Bonnie Lewkowicz is hot off the press. It introduces riders to wheelchair accessible locations in San Francisco Bay and nearby coastal areas. To order contact the Coastal Conservancy.

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Mark your calendar for September 17-20, 2006 and attend the California and the World Ocean conference.

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Nudibranchs, sand mining, Morro Bay fishermen, ocean floor mapping, and more. Click here.