And from the Marin Independent Journal:

I do think the preferred alternative is almost Draconian," said Margaret Harding of Mill Valley, who suggested a permit system for good dog walkers to allow pets off leash. Such a system exists in Boulder, Colo. "This plan doesn't acknowledge that it is a national recreation area that is unique. As they reduce the areas where we can walk dogs, it will put enormous pressure on the places you can."

Said Marabeth Grahame of Mill Valley: "It's our culture; people should be able to get outside, and we get outside with our dogs."

KQED News intern Becky Palmstrom today spoke with both a professional dogwalker who attended last night's meeting and with a GGNRA spokesman.

Angela Gardner is a representative of the San Francisco Professional Dogwalkers Association, and a firm opponent of the proposal. Howard Levitt is the GGNRA's Director of Communications and Partnership.

Listening to the clips in order will give you an idea of just how far apart the GGNRA and some dogwalkers are on this:

Howard Levitt: Reasons for the plan

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National Park Service Extends Public Comment Period For Off-Leash Dog Plan

Wide Differences Between GGNRA, Dogwalkers on Leash Plan