More than 400 sign petition to end debris transportation to local beach
A Change.org petition asking the city of Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County to stop moving rock and sand from local basins onto the Carpinteria beach has amassed over 400 signatures, quickly gaining traction across local social media channels since its launch late last week. The petition – created by Carpinteria resident Michelle Carlen – urges the city, the county and First District supervisor Das Williams to “stop using (the area) as a dumping ground.” … The debris removal began in January, through the Santa Barbara County Flood Control, following the rough storms where debris and other items flooded nearby debris basins. Workers began clearing out the Arroyo Paredon, Santa Monica and Toro Canyon debris basins, removing rocks and sediments to Carpinteria beach near Ash Avenue.