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Our Mission
The mission of the Creston Guard is to safeguard the wellbeing and rural character of the greater Creston community. We organize and educate residents, promote transparent communication, and advocate against external projects that pose risks to our town’s safety, health, and quality of life.
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Current Initiative:
Downtown Cannabis Grove & Processing Facility (proposed)
Project Overview, Status, and Positions
Project Overview, Status, and Positions
Overview
[coming soon]
Project Status
[coming soon]
Community Positions (summarized)
Current zoning does not permit the processing of cannabis, unless approved by the SLO Planning Commission and SLO Board of Supervisors.
The proximity to Creston Elementary School, while on technicalities meets minimum standards, in practical application in a small downtown like Creston exposes small children to cannabis and normalizes its cultivation and lifestyle.
The processing is likely to require extensive groundwater use and produce harmful wastewater byproducts. With the Paso Groundwater Basin classified as in "critical overdraft," conditioning this type of operation only exacerbates these issues. Further, proximity to the Huerhuero creek within a flood plain exposes adjacent properties through subsurface water migration.
Accountable Representation
The Creston Advisory Board (CAB) holds no direct authority over the decision of whether or not to conditionally-approve this type of use for the property. Ultimately, District 5 Supervisor, Heather Moreno, will be a key voice in whether or not this project moves forward.
How to Get Involved
Ensure that you are enrolled on the Creston Guard email list! We'll be sending critical information out through email, so don't miss out.
Attend any of a number of current and upcoming events.
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