Last Thursday, Alameda Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch denied a motion for a new suit filed last month by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility and the California Sportsfishing Alliance alleging that off-road use was polluting Corral Hollow Creek.

This is the second time these groups tried to sue the state over off-road use at the park, the first suit alleged the park was being operated without a necessary water discharge permit. That case was decided against the two groups as well, and the state is working with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Board to determine if a permit is needed.

The only motion in this last lawsuit that was not dismissed requires the state to monitor the effects of off-road use on soil and wildlife habitat, which is already being done, according to state officials.

The state has taken may pro-active measures in all the SVRA's in the state to ensure both safe operating practices, and protections to wildlife, soil and water quality. It is obvious that these plaintiffs have targeted the SVRA unfairly, and have cost the taxpayers of California thousands in defense of these unfounded allegations.