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The California Coastal Commission and State Parks want to hear from residents on plans to expand recreational activities at Oso Flaco Lake near Guadalupe.
Oso Flaco Lake is a little-known part of Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The area has a natural lake with a wooden footbridge, a path to the dunes, and numerous birds and other species.
“It happens to be the number one bird watching area in the entire San Luis Obispo county," Kara Woodruff, co-founder of Friends of Oso Flaco Lake said. "They’ve counted over 300 different bird species."
The area is also popular for fishing and hiking. Woodruff said that a plan by the State Parks department to add more trails, camp sites and parking would disrupt the natural environment.