La Jolla Parks & Beaches, Inc. wants to be more hands-on in the discussion about people, sea lions, and responsible tourism at the local landmark.

At our Sept. 23 meeting, the LJPB board voted unanimously to create a working group for a La Jolla Cove Access Project.

The group’s mission is to “align the community and create and execute a plan assuring continued public recreational access to The Cove.” It plans to work with applicable city of San Diego departments, federal agencies, and various other interested parties and stakeholders.

Among its stated goals and responsibilities are:

• “Maintain focus on both human and pinniped security”

• “Work with experts to study/understand eco-balance of sea life and implications on long-term access and health of The Cove”

• “Provide responsible updates/communication at public forums”

• Obtain funding for related projects as needed

“We are looking for immediate, interim and long-term solutions,” said working group co-chair Stephanie Kelly. “We recognize that there is information we don’t have, but waiting a couple of years to get that information doesn’t solve the immediate problems. So we’re taking this in steps.

Phote credits: Jim Grant. More on this see La Jolla Light Article