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Coastal Restoration
Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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Your Guide to the Best Hikes and Trails in Los ...

Your Guide to the Best Hikes and Trails in Los ... | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Whether you're planning your next Bumble date, a weekend camping adventure, or simply fulfilling a need to get outside, hiking in LA yields some of the best views in the state. We're not all traffic, beaches, and movie stars, after all: the city has a plet
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African American Beaches and Leisure Spots Used to Thrive in California

African American Beaches and Leisure Spots Used to Thrive in California | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
In the new book 'Living the California Dream,' historian Alison Rose Jefferson looks back at leisure's place in Black people's fight for civil rights
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Open and closed trails, parks, beaches in California

Open and closed trails, parks, beaches in California | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Amid coronavirus restrictions, tips for walking, hiking, cycling, running near home
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Coronavirus-mandated beach and park closures in and around Los Angeles.
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They Went Off the Grid. They Came Back to the Coronavirus

They Went Off the Grid. They Came Back to the Coronavirus | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
25 days rafting through the Grand Canyon meant no access to the news — and a new reality when the trip ended.
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Rangers Take To Santa Monica Mountains Trails To Try To Reduce Conflicts Between Uses

Rangers Take To Santa Monica Mountains Trails To Try To Reduce Conflicts Between Uses | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Rangers are launching a new campaign to clear up a traffic jam of sorts in some of the South Coast’s mountains. Officials with the Santa Monica Mountains
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Chasing 'likes' on Instagram, hikers break limbs — and need rescuing

Officials blame social media for the recent increase in rescue missions to Eaton Canyon and other hiking hotspots
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With the reopening of California 1, Big Sur is back — and just in time

The nation's premiere scenic highway, closed for nearly two years due to fire, floods and mudslides, can be terrifying as well as stunning, with windswept Monterey cypress trees, brilliant sunsets, giant redwoods and crashing surf.
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Mystery at Malibu Creek park: Who killed father at campground, and is it connected to other shootings?

Detectives are investigating whether last week's fatal shooting at a popular campgrounds is related to prior incidents in the area.
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First river death of year at Sequoia National Park prompts stern warning: 'They are swift, cold and dangerous'

A 36-year-old man died Sunday afternoon after he was swept down the Kaweah River in the foothills of Sequoia National Park, prompting authorities to issue a stern warning to park visitors about the dangers of the fast-moving water.
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Closed for nearly a decade, the historic Gabrielino Trail is nearly restored — thanks to mountain bikers

Closed for nearly a decade, the historic Gabrielino Trail is nearly restored — thanks to mountain bikers | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Ever since the 2009 Station fire, the historic Gabrielino Trail in the peaks above La Canada has been impassable because of landslides and debris. A volunteer team of mountain bikers is working to change that.
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Bird enthusiasts flock to see rare Nazca Booby in Dana Point, far from its tropical home

Bird enthusiasts flock to see rare Nazca Booby in Dana Point, far from its tropical home | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Robin Lowe usually embarks on the water off Dana Point to scour the sea for whales. But on Monday, Nov. 27, she was on a different mission — to get a glimpse of a rare bird, the Nazca Booby, …
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From the mellow, little Mexican island of Holbox, travelers head out to swim with the world's largest fish

From the mellow, little Mexican island of Holbox, travelers head out to swim with the world's largest fish | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Sandy beaches, small hotels and sophisticated restaurants add to the island's allure.
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Another case of a large megafauna viewing driving coastal tourism/coastal economies.
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Where the surf is perfect, 110 miles inland

Where the surf is perfect, 110 miles inland | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Surfers had never seen a spot like it: head-high waves unfurling like wrapping paper in pristine, tapering cylinders for more than a quarter-mile, with not a
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Artificial waves will never equal natural ones, just like velodromes are not the same as a mountain biking trail.
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Pop-up bars want to brighten up L.A. hiking again

Pop-up bars want to brighten up L.A. hiking again | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
As you prepare to lace up the hiking boots again, be on the lookout for these lads in the bow ties and suspenders. More than hikers, they're also bartenders.
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Ventura eases closure of city parks, beaches, pier, promenade

Ventura eases closure of city parks, beaches, pier, promenade | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Ventura residents can access the city's beaches, pier, promenade and parks as long as they keep moving and practice physical distancing.
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Coronavirus: Yosemite National Park shuts down to all visitors

Coronavirus: Yosemite National Park shuts down to all visitors | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Yosemite National Park shut down to all visitors as of 3 p.m. Friday.
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A review of Isla Espiritu Santo in Baja Mexico

A review of Isla Espiritu Santo in Baja Mexico | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A camping-and-snorkeling expedition to Isla Espiritu Santo showed the island’s rugged beauty and nature’s unpredictability.
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California boat fire: Crew said inferno was too intense to save passengers

California boat fire: Crew said inferno was too intense to save passengers | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The fire that swept the Conception was too intense to save any of the passengers trapped below, crew members said.
PIRatE Lab's insight:
Something unusual happened here.  The repeated references to the speed/surprising nature of the discovery of the flames is concerning.  Initially the confused media reports and social media kerfffle pointed to some kind of galley or cooking accident, often referencing propane or some kind of explosion.  

As the days have passed, this rapid bursting of the ship on fire seems the more consistent narrative.  Things are pointing more towards a huge fire beginning below decks not in the galley per se.  Again, this is all speculation but something like a LiPO battery fire seems more likely at this point.  

The lack of a centralized fire alarm is pretty concerning, however.
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Whale watchers get surprise orca visit in Orange County

Whale watchers get surprise orca visit in Orange County | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Passengers onboard Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari got a visit from about 10 orcas in Orange County.
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The outdoors are calling, and we've got ideas for 'roughing it' in style

For those of us who love nature — but aren’t physically capable of or are intimidated by roughing it, there are ever-growing opportunities — and gear — for glamour camping, a.k.a. “glamping.”
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This is not how we camp...
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LA River once again is opening for recreation, but is the water safe? Here’s what you need to know –

LA River once again is opening for recreation, but is the water safe? Here’s what you need to know – | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The L.A. River’s recreation zones are opening for the summer months. And some are tepid about the water. Officials say it’s safe; just don’t swim in it.
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California's hottest surf spot is a Kelly Slater-designed artificial wave pool 100 miles inland

California's hottest surf spot is a Kelly Slater-designed artificial wave pool 100 miles inland | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The Surf Ranch is located 100 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The artificial wave pool, bordered by rows of eucalyptus and desert pine, is set amid acres of brown fields in a Central California farming town. This is where the World Surf League will host its Founders' Cup competition.
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California Coast Redwoods Named #1 U.S. Travel Destination by Lonely Planet; Save the Redwoods

California Coast Redwoods Named #1 U.S. Travel Destination by Lonely Planet; Save the Redwoods | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- California Coast Redwoods Named #1 U.S. Travel Destination by Lonely Planet; Save the Redwoods League Make
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Spectacular rebirth of Belize's coral reefs threatened by tourism and development

Spectacular rebirth of Belize's coral reefs threatened by tourism and development | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Report reveals improvement but also details danger posed by tourist-generated pollution, oil extraction and climate change
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Oroville hoping to turn dam crisis into a tourism opportunity

Oroville hoping to turn dam crisis into a tourism opportunity | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
With the heaviest surge from a week of storms over, state water officials said Tuesday they are again considering shutting water off to Oroville Dam’s eroded main spillway.
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