A federal court ruling has resulted in the closure of the Oceano Dunes in California, banning off-road vehicle use and camping at the site for some time. The ruling found that the California Department of Parks and Recreation violated the Endangered Species Act by allowing recreational activities that put a protected species at risk. The case was settled in a lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, with the Western Snowy Plover being the primary focus. The closure of these beaches has caused significant economic impacts for businesses near the dunes. The future of these dunes depends on whether state parks can receive an "eschewhew" from the federal government.