Minutes – Surfrider Meeting, April 1, 06 3:30.

Chapter Status - We are now listed as an official chapter in Making Waves.

Blue Water Task Force - Via e-mail from Mendocino County Department of Environmental Health, ocean monitoring begins April 1st for the beaches deemed mandatory, (Virgin, Pudding, Big River, Van Dame.) With Pudding Creek Lagoon a possible permanent posting we would be allowed 28 additional samples for the season. We would like to see Wages, Blues and the cove at P.A. included in future testing.

Coastal Access – Virgin Creek – We have been working with the Coastal Conservancy to establish a trail and parking easement.

Mackerricher –Outflow is still working well.

New Business:

International Surfing Day – A global celebration of the sport of surfing is scheduled for June 21st, 06. SURFING magazine will be working with the Surfrider Foundation to use the day to help raise awareness of beach and coastal environmental issues. We have e-mailed Laura Mazzarella and informed her that our chapter will participate. Members have suggested a paddle out, beach cleanup, potluck after. Location to be discussed at next meeting.

Hare Creek Steps – Members suggest a crew to be set up to repair and help maintain the steps to Hare Creek as they can be a safety issue. The access trail – steps are owned by the local homeowners. Members have volunteered to find out more information as to who to speak to on the maintenance issues.

Fundraiser - at (Big River?) Suggests a Freestyle session or a Boogie board day for kids. Or perhaps partner with the Water Safety Coalition for a water safety course for kids to be supervised 1 on 1 with a waiver. Also suggested was seeking assistance from the local volunteer fire departments.

Snowy Plover – We have received an e-mail from Angela Martin of CDPR to see if we have an interest in the federally threatened bird. We will ask her to send us brochures to pass out to any one who is interested in learning more about the birds and their habitats.

Photos: Our wonderful website donated and maintained by Andy Harney is in need of some current photos. We would like to see a photo of the Wave and the winner Andy Harney, if any one can get that together, that would be a great photo in our website.

Next Meeting – June 6, 06 5:30p.m. Walt and Jackie’s. Potluck after meeting. Please RSVP if possible.