[CINC] whales & sonar hearing in Ventura

[Morgan Coffey]

If you want to participate in the local sonar/whale issue firsthand
(and leave your CINC uniform at home):
 
The California Coastal Commission is holding a public hearingnext Wednesday, October 15th in Ventura. 
 At the meeting, the commissioners will consider the Navy'snewest request to conduct sonar training exercises offCalifornia's coast. 
Navy representatives are expected to be there.  A room packed with whale supporters couldn't hurt.
 If you wish, you'll also have a chance to speak out publicly forprotective steps the Navy could take to protect whales and other 
marine life during its proposed exercises. 
Zak Smith, from NRDC's Marine Mammal Protection team, will be thereto answer questions and guide you through the process. 
 
A discussion by the commissioners and a final vote on the Navy'srequest will follow. Here are the details: Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2008Time: Meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.Place: Ventura County Board of Supervisors 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009
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