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SIMA honored for its efforts to save Trestles

The Orange County League of Conservation Voters recently awarded the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) its Environmental Business of the Year Award for the industry's efforts to save world-famous Trestles Beach and San Onofre State Park by aiding in the fight to stop the proposed 241 Toll-Road project.

The prestigious award was accepted by Paul Naude, SIMA Environmental Fund Chairman and CEO of Billabong USA. SIMA's Environmental Fund has donated more than $4.4 million, over the past 19 years, to various environmental organizations that are dedicated to preserving our oceans, waves and beaches.

California Governor proposes state park closures

Two hundred and twenty of California's 279 state parks (almost 80 percent) are facing closures and some could be padlocked as soon as Labor Day. The proposed closures are part of a historic closing plan released Thursday night by the state parks department. Blaming the state's $24 billion budget deficit, Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed a plan to eliminate $213 million in state park funding by June 2011.

California State Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Santa Monica) says she will examine closing some parks for the winter and raising the entry and camping fees, as well as several other ideas to help reduce the number of parks closed. More Info.

California Coastal Commission Conservation Vote Chart

The California Coastal Commission is a state agency charged with protecting the states coastal resources. The Surfrider Foundation and partner groups have prepared a report on how the Commission voted and its effectiveness in upholding the California Coastal Act.

Click here to view the report

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karin Sierralta (Peru).

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