The San Clemente Pier

6 Watershed Revolution is an award winning short documentary that asks the question, “What is a watershed?” The answer is explored through interviews with people working to protect and preserve the Ventura River, while stunning high definition cinematography brings to life the beauty of the river. The 26-minute Surfrider sponsored film profiles community members and organizations working to protect and restore our watershed. It highlights the need for open space and floodplain protection, sustainable agriculture, and community awareness of our most precious resource: water. More about the film visit: www.watershedrevolution.com To see the trailer: http://www.watershedrevolution.com/trailer.html or http://vimeo.com/7809744 Watershed Revolution will be screening as the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, April 25 as part of an Earthday documentary series at the Muth Interpretive Center at 2301 University Drive in Newport Beach. Six films will screen starting at 10:15 am. ...

Decades of overfishing, coastal development, and pollution have taken a toll on Southern California's ocean environment. To help improve our ocean's health, the State is setting aside protected zones similar to state parks so that marine life can thrive. After a year of 'map-making' and planning, the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process is in the home stretch. Local stakeholders are putting final touches on the maps and will come up with three different proposals. The three proposals will ultimately be forwarded to the Fish and Game Commission where they will vote on one map they think will work best for southern California. This is one of your last chances to give meaningful input on where marine protected areas should be located! Please join Surfrider to learn more about the Marine Life Protection Act and to discuss the proposed maps. After the community forums, will compile all constructive comments into a letter that will be sent to decision makers be...