Authorities providing access to beaches for minorities

California is a coastal state, which has beautiful beaches, such as Malibu, but wealthy residents are not happy for people to enjoy the beaches, as they consider that they are not public, but their property.

In the Golden State, the law protects these coasts to be enjoyed by the general public, with the principle that the public is a fundamental right for all.

The reality is that the beaches are public and we all have the right to enjoy them, the most important thing is that people should know about them, says Mario Sandoval, Coastal Planner for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority in Los Angeles, CA.

Although they are public beaches, many people, especially minorities, suffer discrimination and do not have access to them.

Mario Sandoval, explains that there are organizations they work with such as Mujeres de la tierra that have an initiative called Vamos a la Playa, to take the community and enjoy the beaches.

Aside from beach access they have overlooks and coastal parks, in Malibu but let’s hear from Mario Sandoval, Coastal Planner, Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority; Los Angeles, CA.

He warns that climate change is affecting us so programs are important.

Mario Sandoval, Coastal Planner, Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority, says Latino communities are also the ones living in areas with the most damage from climate change.

This is part of the “Cuando se seca el arroyo” series, supported in part by The Walton Family Foundation.