Dozens of people assembled in the Ole Hanson Fireside Room at the San Clemente Community Center to learn about the present issues affecting the city's shoreline, the major political institutions concerned, and ways in which to help spread the cause's message. Flyer printing can be used to share specific messages at this sort of meeting.
According to a member of Save Our Beaches SC, John Dow, the organization’s primary goal is spreading awareness about this issue. He went on to say:
“There are a lot of people that have their hands in this issue, a lot of different elected officials or organizations, and we need to touch on all of them.”
Dow and Suzie Whitelaw also serve on the city's Coastal Advisory Committee. During the discussion, Whitelaw discussed the San Clemente Shoreline Project, its interruption, and the impact erosion is having on North Beach, as well as the southern part of San Clemente's coastline.
Whitelaw also stated that the decrease in beach width across the region was not related to a rise in sea level. She claims the use of riprap, or strong armoring, around railroad lines has enhanced wave activity in some regions, increasing the amount of sand the waves can remove. Furthermore, ongoing human development has had an influence on rivers and riverbeds, reducing sand availability.