Please conserve the Diablo lands for natural habitat and public parks. The community does not want Development of these properties. This would be a well supported and popular destination for many to enjoy.

Frank Mecham and I toured the Pacific Wildlife Care facility, and learned that they are interested in exploring the possible re-use of Diablo facilities to create a larger and higher capacity rescue, rehabilitation, and research facility to serve the Central Coast. They are interested in making a workshop presentation on Friday, September 14 in the afternoon.

I ran into a community member at the local gym (actually, in the swimming pool there) who told me to "keep fighting for conservation and don't let them ruin that beautiful countryside."

There are not many opportunities left to preserve a significant chunk of Coastal California land for future generations with some public access, such as trail access, for recreational use. I would recommend preservation of what is one of the state's most important environmental assets; an asset whose value will be recognized for generations to come if we do the smart thing and preserve.

I want to see the beautiful lands kept open with public access. I also want to know more about future clean up plans and standards.

This may be the last opportunity to preserve coastal mountains in pristine coast line in California for future generations. As much of the Diablo PG&E land as possible should be added to Montaña de Oro State Park and preserved. As our state Climate heats up, citizens living more than 2 miles inland will be wanting to recreate at the coast moRe and more. In addition, As smoke from forest fires increases, they will be seeking response from the buyers on the coast.

Preserve the natural environment....with a coastal trail

The Concerned Citizens 4 Avila published this information in its newsletter:

Concerned Citizens for Avila
A Community Action Group
Concerned Citizens 4 Avila
August 13, 2018
Together we can protect the natural environment,
safety and accessibility of Avila.

Action Alert:
Diablo Open Space Lands
CC4A Joining Friends of Wild Cherry Canyon
Presentation August 17
Now is the time to speak up about the future of the 12,000 acres that surround the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, including Wild Cherry Canyon.

The Diablo Canyon Community Engagement Panel is asking for you to participate by taking one or more of the following actions:
Follow the link and express your opinion about the future use (including conservation and public access, such as a 20-mile coastal trail through the Irish Hills) of the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon.
Attend workshop presentations on Friday, August 17, Pismo Beach City Hall, 760 Mattie Rd, Pismo Beach. Concerned Citizens for Avila is participating with Friends of Wild Cherry Canyon in a workshop presentation at 11 a.m. PLEASE ATTEND! Please wear any color of blue shirts to show your support. (Workshops are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on August 17 and 18.)
Attend and SPEAK UP at the public hearing on Wednesday, August 29th, 2018, at 7 p.m., preceded at 6 p.m. by a "poster session" in an adjacent room, at the SLO County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, SLO. Speakers will have up to 3 minutes.

Resolution to Conserve Diablo Canyon Lands
Concerned Citizens for Avila supports conservation of PG&E's Diablo open space lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon. These pristine areas of the California Coastline deserve resource protection to ensure a healthy well-preserved natural environment for future generations to enjoy.

Recently, a group of citizens created a resolution to support this conservation effort. Concerned Citizens for Avila is committed to protecting Avila's natural environment and promoting responsible planning. We therefore strongly support the Resolution to Conserve the Diablo Canyon Lands and have signed the Resolution.

Read the Resolution HERE.

If a community of stakeholders (gov, ed, industry) came together with a vision, the facility would make a great interdisciplinary/inter-agency education/research center for engineering, computer engineering, scale plant for green energy engineering construction (solar, wind, wave energy generation), marine sciences, physics, astronomy, meteorology, astrophysics, and more.

Please consider extending the multi use trail network through this area for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians for the public to enjoy. There is a established volunteer network of the public that would assist and support in this effort. Thank you.

I'd like to see it become a wilderness park with camping and hiking access. With the hopes of one day becoming a state/national park.

The land should be made part of the State Park. Absolutely no housing built on it. The road that leads up to the PG&E gate on the Montania de Oro side should be improved and go through to AVila Beach. New trails should be made and maintained.

Hiking, open space,

Incredible piece of property: would suggest it be used similar to Point Buchon - open to public for hiking, picnicing & simple enjoyment

Ensure current & future wildlife is protected:

I am in favor of conserving the land around the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (Including Wild Cherry Canyon) and building several multi-use trails for public access.

I support increased access and trail development on the lands, especially mixed use trails for hikers, bikers, and horses.

The highest priority ought to be leaving the greatest amount of untouched open space for no uses other than hiking in perpetuity. We need all the open space we can preserve for future generations.

I am very interested and support special trails built for public Access such as hiking and mountain biking

Public lands belong to the people who have been and will be impacted by the 40 years of nuclear activity here. There should be a trail system, parks, and a place for educational purposes including the headquarters of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Return as much of the land as possible to pre-project conditions and preserve the remainder as wildlife habitats, non-motorized recreation opportunities, and open (including developed park) space. The area offers too much beauty and has already paid its dues "serving the public" for power generation. Let it rest in peacefulness and natural harmony!

I would like to see the land preserved as open space/recreational. One priority would be completion of the California coast trail through this section of land.

I want some public access and conservation. Coastal trails that can be accessible via Irish Hills would be great. Make the trails multi-use for hikers and bikers.

The whole Diablo property should be turned into a beautiful State park.

Great idea to re-purpose the buildings for alternative energy production. Also a perfect opportunity to learn by doing decomissioning so it is done right.