As surfers, we already know surf breaks are incredibly crowed. Imagine, then if construction were to threaten your local surf break. You'd want do something about it, right? Now imagine construction were to threaten a world class surf break, where contests are held annually. That is the story with Trestles Beach in Southern California. The Transportation Corridor Agency is planning a sixteen- mile long extension of the existing 241 Toll Road connecting it to Interstate 5. Four of the six proposed attachments would run directly through and along San Mateo Creek. If constructed, the toll road could potentially destroy Trestles (including Uppers, Lowers, Middles, Church and Cottons) by altering the natural flow of sediment through the San Mateo creek that create the sand bars and surf breaks. Because of the proximity to the watershed, the project could also affect the water quality for Trestles and nearby San Onofre, a favorite longboard spot. The good news is that a February 2008 vote by the California Coastal Commission rejected the 241 Toll Road plan. However, the decision doesn't mean that the toll road plans are nixed; the plans have only been stalled. What can you do? You can help by joining up with the Save Trestles campaign with the Surfrider Foundation.
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