Pillar Point Pollution Presentation

Did you realize that Capistrano Beach in Pillar Point Harbor at the north corner of Half Moon Bay has been one of the most polluted beaches in California for more than 30 years? We didn’t either, until the good folks at Half Moon Bay Yacht Club called our attention to a presentation their foundation is hosting to discuss the pollution and test its sources.

The presentation will be held at the HMBYC clubhouse in Princeton from 6 to 8:30 p.m. this Sunday, May 21. The public and local agencies are invited to attend the event, to be led by HMBYC members Keith Mangold, who has 13 years of experience monitoring water quality in Pillar Point Harbor, and Ed Larenas, former chair of the San Mateo County Surfrider chapter and a current member of the San Mateo County Harbor District.

Topics to be discussed will include the effect of the tides, watersheds flowing into the harbor, testing for pollution, history and infrastructure. A donation of $10 per person is suggested, the goal of which is to fund testing to the tune of $1,500.