Coastal Commission rejects proposal to restrict off-roading at Oceano Dunes — at least for now
by Rosanna Xia and Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times
Jul 12, 2019
4 minutes
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - After six hours of heated testimony from conservationists and off-road vehicle enthusiasts, the California Coastal Commission on Thursday rejected the recommendation of its staff and voted against restricting vehicle access to Oceano Dunes - at least for the time being.
In a tense 8-2 decision, commissioners acknowledged the impacts on endangered species and air quality but agreed to give the California Department of Parks and Recreation a year to complete a management plan, along with quarterly updates as an accountability measure.
The move was hailed as victory by off-road riders, who have fought to maintain access to
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