This neutral forum regards the banning of even leashed dogs from Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay, CA. From The Tribune, 7-17-02: "new ban keeps dogs off beach... regulation is meant to protect snowy plovers... dogs have been banned from Morro Strand State Beach... If people don't comply, they could be next. The ban is from... Atascadero Road north to... Northpoint Park." (The ban is indefinite). This moderated forum is here to facilitate exchange of your ideas and views. Note: This forum is editorially NEUTRAL, and exists to promote better citizen understanding of the issue.... moderator/owner will host and present BOTH pro- and con-positions without bias or editorial intervention or comment.