12-Acre
Closure Book
1:FFDW Org
2:Enabling
3:Survey
6:Erosion
Editor: fortfunston@hotmail.com
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INTRODUCTION:
Fort
Funston Dog Walkers and San Francisco Dog Owners Group (SFDOG) respectfully
submit this presentation in opposition to the Proposed Habitat Protection
Closure at Fort Funston. A map showing the proposed closure follows this Introduction.
In
our presentation, we introduce you to Fort Funston Dog Walkers and once again
make clear our willingness to continue to do all that we can to make Fort
Funston a better place for all visitors.
We then set forth the results of a public use survey conducted at Fort
Funston, which confirms that dog walkers are indeed the primary user group at
Fort Funston.
Most
important is our examination of the scientific bases upon which the proposed
closure is premised. With the assistance of well-credentialed experts, we examined
the underlying science and conclude that, in many cases, the scientific bases
for the proposed closure are grossly erroneous.
In our view, the closure was intended from the start simply to create
wildlife habitat, and the scientific reasons were developed after the fact to
justify the closure. They simply do
not hold up to scrutiny.
Equally
important is our examination of the enabling legislation.
We believe that the proposed closure is completely inconsistent with both
the intent of Congress, as set forth in the enabling legislation, as well as the
intent of the City and County of San Francisco, when it deeded Fort Funston to
the federal government.
Of
particular significance in this presentation are copies of some of the letters
submitted to the General Superintendent protesting this closure.
These letters reflect the heart and soul of this controversy. These letters make it clear that Fort Funston is a public
park, to be used and enjoyed freely and forever by the residents of the Bay
Area. They express the deep sense
of sadness over the proposed closure.
Last,
we explain the “Fort Fun!” dog, which we display on the t-shirts and
sweatshirts we wear proudly.
We appreciate the task before you, and respectfully request your careful consideration of the points presented and issues raised in this presentation.