SOUNDING OFF: Aliso could be a healthy creek

All citizens should express their environmental concerns that should be addressed in the environmental impact report for the proposed redevelopment at Aliso Creek Inn. The Aliso Creek Canyon scoping meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Council Chambers in City Hall.

What a glorious day the Walk-Around was and a good crowd got to see the spectacular Aliso Canyon property.

My first reaction to the Aliso Creek was quite positive as there was a babbling flow of water, even in one section like rapids and the special sound that makes.

But then I realized the amount of water flow was an unnatural point source pollution from inland cities.

And from my observation, Aliso Creek was devoid of life.

Isn’t it true that the ocean water at Aliso Beach and the Athens Group Montage Resort is among the most polluted and unsafe in Laguna Beach? If the redevelopment could be more like San Mateo Creek, it would be better for business while serving the community.

To see a San Mateo Creek teeming with life, I suggest readers go to www.youtube.com and search for and view the “Save San Onofre

Trestles” video clip.

GENE FELDER is a Laguna Beach resident.