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Drake's Bay Oyster Co. Falls Victim to Federal Land Grab

Drake's Bay Oyster Co. Falls Victim to Federal Land Grab



The Drakes Bay Oyster Company is a family farm located 30 miles northwest of San Francisco in Point Reyes. It's the last operating Oyster Cannery in California and currently produces about 40% of oysters sold in the state. But this family owned business is about to become another victim of government environmentalism run amok.

Land grabs by the Department of Interior should concern every American, not just those of us who love oysters. Science should not be manipulated by government agencies to fit agendas of environmentalism, and large portions of public property should not be closed off from the public and limited to an elite few who have the resources and time to access them.

Congress needs to rein-in the Department of Interior and demand that the decisions made by the agency rely on sound science and with consideration of the economic impact to mankind.

 


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0 # Randol White 2013-02-23 11:28
We spoke with the owner of Drakes Oyster Farm LIVE on KSCO back in December. Hear his thoughts on the matter... http://eatdrinkexplore.com/index.php/news-updates/item/1078 It's getting down to the wire... let's hope the farm wins this one!
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0 # Jim Lane 2013-02-25 15:09
It appears we have reached the point where the bloated agencies of state & federal government have synergized with environmentalis ts and generators of studies to bring a halt to any endeavor where they ultimately desire control of property. This is happening all over the US and we are financing their efforts. We have been trying to replace a bridge over the Niagara River between Buffalo , NY and Canada for 20 years. The possible flight of a tern species through the area ended one design. Our economy is pretty much in the tank (except for consultants that do studies and state environmental agencies). Good luck with the oysters.
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0 # willam de nike 2013-02-26 12:20
I am a Boulder Creek native and I am so very dissapointed in My Nation. I hope that the do not come after me because my powder is dry...California is a Republic. remember? It's on the flag obama
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0 # Thom Zajac 2013-02-28 20:44
KSCO's "reporting" on this story is about as one-sided as a story can be. For a look at the big picture, history, and real issues involved, the following will be helpful. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/12/07/1168079/-Dear-Progressive-Bay-Area-Please-STFU-about-Drakes-Bay-Oyster-Farm
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0 # Christine Craft 2013-02-27 19:34
Perhaps yuu are unaware, but the Lunney's have won an emergency restraining order until their appeal to the 9th circuit is heard. Bravo Drake's Bay Oyster co. ..no threat to the environment(jus t oyster poop)..and a great iconic bay area business which employs many.
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0 # Jimmy-jack 2013-03-02 10:58
Amen! REIN-EM-IN, rein-em-in!
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