March 30, 2010

Submit Your Letter: Rocky Point Area is Vital for the Local Economy

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has continued to be involved in the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process to preserve and improve our vital aquatic ecosystem with the importance of the economic vitality of the Redondo Beach business community. The overall Redondo Beach community and those fishing the Rocky Point area have been exceptional environmental stewards and the MLPA process has served to confirm this fact and the need for developing cooperative cross-interest solutions.

The Rocky Point area of Palos Verdes is an integral part of the local economy, particularly for Redondo Beach-based businesses. The Chamber previously supported the Regional Stakeholder Group Proposal 2 and continues its support to keep Rocky Point open in order to minimize the negative economic impacts to our local economy while also improving the health of our aquatic ecosystem. Other stakeholders have also come out in support of this proposal especially the citizens and businesses most likely to be hardest hit by the closure of Rocky Point.

Many businesses in the area depend on the fishing industry (both recreational and commercial) and the fishing industry depends on Rocky Point remaining open. If Rocky Point closes, a domino effect would ripple through the local economy from the small boat owner to the retail business that provides goods and services to those who depend on the fishing area. Please continue to protect our local economy, save jobs, and maintaining both commercial and recreational opportunities for our area by keeping the Rocky Point area open.