Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel

Public Comments

DateDecommissioning TopicComment / Suggestion:Group Affiliation, if any (Optional)Uploaded File 1Uploaded File 2
August 22, 2018Lands

I would like to be able to ride my horse from MdO to Avalia

Ride Nipomo
August 22, 2018Lands

New trails and hikes would be wonderful, especially if I can ride my horse on them! Exercise for both me and my animals.

August 22, 2018Lands

Would love to ride my horse in this area. Also would like to ride my horse from MDO to Availa some day.

Ride Nipomo, SLO Post
August 22, 2018Lands

Please consider maintaining the land for public use. I am a mountain biker, hiker and equestrian so I would support trails for non vehicular use. Thank you

Ride Nipomo
August 22, 2018Lands

I highly support the use of multi-use lands and trails for non-motorized recreational use. Equestrians, especially, are being squeezed out of more and more places to safely ride.

August 22, 2018Lands

Please be sure to leave the surrounding areas safe, stable, and in public domain; the archeological native Americans, the current Agricultural zoning, and the possibilities of annexing the land to State Parks or County of SLO are greater value than sellong to a private developer.
Please, please protect Wild Cherry Canyon from development, and also please be sure to have earthquake safety measures in complete preparation & ready for future catastrophes.

Friends of Wild Cherry Canyon
August 22, 2018Lands

arrange for trails for equestrians through out this land. Hikers and Bikers also. Keep off road vehicles off keep it nice.

Ride Nipomo, West Coast Rocky Mountain Horse Club. Rotary Club of Nipomo,
August 22, 2018Lands

would like to see a non motorized multi use trail. Possible camping. Horse riding

Ride Nipomo
August 22, 2018Lands

Use the open space for horse trails. Many areas to ride have been developed and growing up here my whole life, I’ve always had plenty of places to spend outside. Our little town isn’t so little any more and our wide open spaces are shrinking. It sure would be nice to have more room to explore the outdoors!

August 22, 2018Lands

I received this comment from a member of the public: “National Park please!”

August 22, 2018Lands

The attached email was submitted to fellow Engagement Panel members on August 22, 2018

August 22, 2018Lands

Please preserve as much open land as possible for multiuse trails in Cherry Canyon. We would like hike and ride our horses on this beautiful land.

Ride Nipomo Trail Alliance
August 22, 2018Lands

Good morning. I am a member of several equestrian groups in the area. I am also on the beach patrol; for the State of California in the Oceano Dunes area. I would like to encourage you to keep the Diablo property for public use and recreation purposes. It would be perfect for multi-purpose trails, camping, hiking, etc. There are thousands of visitors who come here numerous times during the year. Even if there is a small charge for usage of the land, it would certainly bring in a good deal of money for the county.

Thundering Hooves of the Central Coast, West Coast Rocky Mountain Horse Club, MVP Oceano Dunes, Longriders, Ride Nipomo
August 22, 2018Lands

I would love to see multi use trails and horse access. ❤️

August 22, 2018Lands

I would really like the area to be made available for non motorized use, such as horse riding, bicycles and camping use.

August 22, 2018Lands

I would like to be able to ride my horse from Montana de Oro to Avila someday. It would be nice if the land is managed by the Nature Conservancy or Parks and Recreation to preserve this natural resource for public use and enjoyment. Additionally, there are volunteer organizations such as equestrian and mountain bike alliances that help maintain public trails in our area.

August 22, 2018Lands

I am an equestrian and want to have public, non-motorized trails on the land surrounding Diablo Canyon and Wild Cherry Canyon all the way to Montana de Oro State Park. This is a great opportunity to provide the public with much needed recreational use of previously unavailable land. There are many public places for bicyclists and hikers in SLO county but few for equestrians. Multi use trails would be good for everyone. I also think a horse camp would be a wonderful addition and the local equestrian community would pitch in to make that a reality.

SLOPOST secretary and board member, President West Coast Rocky Mountain Horse Club; Back Country Horsemen member
August 22, 2018Lands

Would hope any plans allow for horseback use and access to the property involved.

August 21, 2018Lands

The community will be most impacted by Diablo’s closing, so give something back and provide more open space and public trails through these lands.

August 21, 2018Lands

From Tom Luster of the California Coastal Commission:

“This is another follow-up for you regarding the questions I got on Friday about the Coastal Trail routes through the Diablo Lands and in/near Avila Beach. For the Diablo Lands, we apparently don’t have any documents that show specific recommended routes, but the preference for the coastal route would be similar to the routes north and south of the facility – i.e., relatively close (+/- 25’) to the bluff edge. It will likely take a site visit to determine what route might be feasible through the facility site itself, though again with a preference to be on the coastal side of the facility.

Regarding access near Avila, I understand there is a long-proposed “promenade” between Avila and Port San Luis that would run along the coastal side of the road and would be an extension of the Bob Jones Trail south of Avila. It, too, is still in the conceptual stage, though someone at the County may have more information about its status.

Hope this helps for now,

Tom L.”

California Coastal Commission
August 20, 2018Lands

Attached is the REVISED resolution by the Sierra Club, urging the conservation of all of the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon.

Sierra Club
August 20, 2018Lands

Attached is the REVISED Coastal Commission letter dated August 20, 2018 from the California Coastal Commission regarding the Diablo Lands.

California Coastal Commission
August 20, 2018Lands

I am concerned about (including conservation and public access such as a 20-mile coastal trail through the Irish Hills) the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon. I would like you to consider setting the 12,000 acres that surround the plant and also the 2400 acre Wild Cherry Canyon property for resource protection and public access. This has been a focus of conservation efforts for many years.

August 20, 2018Lands

Multiple multi-use trails similar in design and public use accessibility as the Montana de Oro State Park.

Atascadero Horsemen
August 20, 2018Lands

I spoke to two members of the audience at the Lands workshops, who suggested that PG&E might consider offering the north/Field Ranch - since it was purchased with ratepayer dollars - as mitigation for PG&E’s request to the PUC for approx. $2 billion more in the December filing to find decommissioning activities.

August 20, 2018Lands

I talked to an Avila resident at the first Lands workshop and he was very interested in the two quotes that PG&E had made years ago in support of the Dream Initiative (Measure A). He thought that the utility should live up to those words and honor the public vote, and conserve all of the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon.

August 19, 2018Lands

consider adding the Pt. Buchon trail to the state park system as part of Montana de Oro SP

August 19, 2018Lands

Do not develop Cherry Canyon or Diablo land for residential buildings or trailer parks or commercial use. Keep as natural park land for public access for hiking trails and conservation.

Concerned citizens for Avila
August 18, 2018Lands

PLease make ther land accessible to hikers / finish the trail from MDO to Avila - Thanks

August 18, 2018Lands

Public lands along the coast are areas everyone can enjoy. The Diablo Canyon area is a great place to turn into a model state park. Allowing for facilities for fishing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and camping would give a wide range of people the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful area. Some areas could be left a bit more wild and allow only hike or bike in camping, while others could be more easily accessible for families and anyone with mobility issues. The places along the coast to recreate are fairly few and far between, so they tend to fill up quickly. Adding Diablo as another option would be a fantastic use of the area for future generations.

August 18, 2018Lands

I would like to see the land surrounding Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant protected from all development and dedicated to public use and the creation of a coastal trail trough the Irish Hills.

August 18, 2018Lands

Please designate all of this precious land for conservation and public use!

August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers
August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

Friends of Pecho Coast
August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

Stewardship Program for Northern Diablo Lands
August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

The Wildlands Conservancy
August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

Central Coast Salmon Enhancement
August 18, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

San Luis Obispo Soaring Association
August 18, 2018Lands

Public Comment at 8/18/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

August 17, 2018Lands

Presentation at 8/17/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

Sierra Club
August 17, 2018Lands

Public Comment at 8/17/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

August 17, 2018Lands

Public Comment at 8/17/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

August 17, 2018Lands

Public Comment at 8/17/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

August 17, 2018Lands

Public Comment at 8/17/2018 Lands Workshop. Please see workshop video.

August 17, 2018

The Sierra Club recently adopted this attached resolution, urging conservation of the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon.

Sierra Club
August 17, 2018

I support keeping the Diablo Lands as they are. Development would destroy the pristine natural state of this unique area. In addition, development would add to the traffic woes currently experienced in Avila Beach.

August 17, 2018

I support the long-term preservation and conservation of the lands surrounding the plant after its closure. This area should be used for public recreation and conservation of its natural resources. Protecting the natural resources found here should take priority over recreational pursuits. Perhaps a trail system similar to that used at Point Buchon (with limited hours, a sign in, sign out procedure) would allow public access while ultimately protecting the resources.

August 17, 2018

I support the conservation of the open space Diablo lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon, as beautifully expressed by Sam Blakeslee, Kara Woodruff, Jenny Langford, Betty Hartig and Martin Suits at the August 17, 2018, Diablo Decommissioning Engagement Panel workshop. I agree with everything expressed in their presentation. Especially how it comes down to one simple thing to conserve the land: Keep the Fee PG&E! HomeFed has said it will not proceed with the project of 1500-15,000 homes without the fee title. It would be heartbreaking to see these lands developed. I urge the panel to present a united front to PG&E and the PUC and support conservation! Keep the Diablo Open Space Lands Wild!

Concerned Citizens for Avila
August 17, 2018Repurposing of Facilities

I believe that DPP should be decommissioned in place. In other words, all of the radioactive/hazardous materials should be secured at its present location. I see no reason to waste money and resources to transport these materials just to contaminate another location. This location has been contaminated and is secure.
While that is being done, I believe that all of the available DPP land should be constructed with solar panels and wind turbines to make use of the power distribution infrastructure that is already in place.
The entire area is secure and already committed to long-term, temporary storage, so why not save a billion and re-purpose the property in an efficient and cost effective manner. There is no pressing need to make that corner of the world into anything different.

August 17, 2018Lands

I would encourage the panel to dedicate the land in Wild Cherry Canyon to the public to use for hiking and biking. This is a perfect opportunity for Avila Beach to benefit from having open space for the public to use like San Luis Obispo. In addition, there is the problem of traffic in and out of Avila Beach and safety issues especially regarding potential fires. Thank you.

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