We envision the day when all of Los Cerritos Wetlands is aprotected resource for the wildlife and the communityHelp us reach that goal by donating during Long Beach Gives early giving period. Donate to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Dear...

By Linda PembertonThe Los Cerritos Wetlands Complex straddles the San Gabriel River and falls within Long Beach and Seal Beach. It was once a thriving 2,400-acre watershed before tidal connections were cut off, power plants were built, oil fields discovered, housing...

Speaking of kayaking, did you know that the founder of LARiver Expeditions and the first person to navigate the Los Angeles River via kayak is also an author and Long Beach local? Yes, it's true! Author George Wolfe took on the Los Angeles establishment when he and...

You are invited……On Sunday, May 19th the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is hosting a fun and educational book reading and author signing event.Author George Wolfe will talk about, and read excerpts from, his novel for young adults entitled “Into the River of...

In her new book, celebrated environmental journalist Rosanna Xia reveals what we stand to lose as the world’s oceans expand—unless we can begin to imagine a more climate-wise future.California’s 1,200-mile Pacific coastline has enjoyed relative calm for the...

New zoning allows for new development adjacent to Los Cerritos Wetlands. Trust me. I get it. The new development proposals for South East Long Beach near Los Cerritos Wetlands are concerning. But for those of us who have been...

The operating life of the environmentally damaging AES pumps has been extended for a few more years. Let's hope it's the last time! I am sad to report to you that the environmentally damaging AES cooling water pumps recently got a three-year extension from the State...

A.B. 1633 is a grave threat to our environment and communities and will give unchecked power to developers to unleash a flood of litigation against public agencies.Why do we oppose AB 1633? This bill would unleash a flood of litigation against public agencies as...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,On September 13th at 6:00 PM, Councilmember Kristina Duggan, AES, and the City of Long Beach are hosting a meeting to discuss the City's plan to keep water circulating in Alamitos Bay. Click here to RSVP. We appreciate the public...

I've got some excellent news to share with you!After years and years of public meetings, review, and planning, the restoration of the Los Cerritos Wetlands' southern acreage is set to receive significant funding. This multi-year restoration will restore a wide range...

We are so happy to host an informative and interesting in-person meeting (held outside to be extra safe). I hope you will attend the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust's community meeting on Thursday evening, July 13 at 7:00 PM.The purpose of our meeting is to update...

BackgroundThe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is a bedrock environmental law that consistently improves development projects from habitat and community perspectives. It gives stakeholders a voice in environmental issues where special interests...

By Joe Geever, Energy and Environmental ConsultantThis summer, the California State Water Resources Control Board will decide whether to extend permits for several coastal power plants to continue using once-through cooling (OTC) – including the AES Alamitos Energy...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority will be hosting its third public meeting (virtually) to discuss its Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project and the related environmental analysis document, as required under the California Environmental Quality Act...

On Thursday, April 20th, the Long Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of a new development proposed on the corner of Studebaker and PCH (currently Congressional Place).The current two-story building (over one level of parking) will be demolished...

Photo by Jason LustigThe Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) will be hosting its third public meeting to discuss the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project and the related environmental analysis document.The meeting will be via Zoom on Thursday, March...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) is the government agency that manages the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands. They are in the process of putting together a plan for the restoration and rehabilitation...

The California Coastal Commission needs your help to photograph extreme high tides on January 21 & 22, this Saturday and Sunday. It's been a tough few weeks with record rain, high surf, and flooding. While many are still dealing with the resulting damage, the...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, and many other national and local environmental groups, are concerned about the Poseidon desalination plant, proposed for the coast of Huntington Beach, because it will harm our climate and local marine life.Poseidon’s outrageous...

People's State of the City is this Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 PM. It's a wonderful event that always helps me understand how the lives of those of us who live in Long Beach are intertwined. I always learn something new when I attend the People's State of the City....

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, and many other environmental groups, are concerned about what the Poseidon desalination plant, proposed for the coast of Huntington Beach, will do to our marine sea life and our climate. We are concerned because:Poseidon’s...

You are invited to join us for a refreshing kayak trip to Steamshovel Slough, an amazing watery portion of Los Cerritos Wetlands.The kayak trips are about 2 miles out and back and will launch from Mother's Beach. On the kayak trip, you will learn about the history of...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabriel River on Saturday, April 2. It’s a lot of fun! Not only will you observe sea turtles but also interesting wildlife like egrets and perhaps a great blue heron or two.Environmental educators from, Tidal Influence, will...

The unusual Marketplace Marsh is an amazing feature of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Check it out for yourself on Saturday, February 5th. There will likely be water within Marketplace Marsh, and lots of interesting plants and animals that attendees will learn about along the...

Our next nature walk will be the Raptor Ramble on the Hellman property at Los Cerritos Wetlands.Why not kick off the holiday season with a guided nature walk at Los Cerritos Wetlands? I hope you will join us, and educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 2nd. It's a lot of fun! Not only will you observe sea turtles but also interesting wildlife like egrets and perhaps a great blue heron or two.Environmental educators from, Tidal Influence,...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 2nd. It’s a lot of fun!Join us and environmental educators from the environmental consulting company, Tidal Influence, on Saturday, October 2nd for a wonderful walk along the levy of the San...

Thanks to the vision and the tenacity we have accomplished amazing things. Since our founding, now over half of Los Cerritos Wetlands is in the public trust, we have beaten back some really bad and damaging development proposals and provide unique, on-the-ground...

Putting a price on carbon is a fast and effective way to bring down greenhouse emissions quickly AND benefit the economy. Click TAKE ACTION! Did you know that a strong, economy-wide price on carbon could reduce America’s carbon pollution by 50% by 2030, putting us on...

After a year and a half hiatus, I am delighted to announce that we are resuming nature walks out at Los Cerritos Wetlands. I can't tell you how happy I am to be able to once again share this important and unique landscape with you. To restart out nature walks is just...

We are happy to share with you that you are invited out to enjoy Los Cerritos Wetlands for the first time in over a year. That's because COVID-19 levels in Los Angeles and Orange County are lowering and vaccine rates are increasing....

Earth Day is coming up fast and I want to share with you that the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust will be hosting a really fun Earth Day event featuring our colleague, restoration ecologist Eric Zahn. We've worked with Eric for years and appreciate all he has...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (They manage the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands) will be hosting a Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00pm to discuss their Draft Wetlands Restoration Habitat Plan. At the meeting representatives of the...

I have a unique invitation to share with you. It is to a conference hosted by the Newkirk Center for Science and Society at the University of California at Irvine, and you are invited to attend, free of charge. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust will be...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,We thank you for your support and ask that you continue to support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. Why support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust this holiday season?We are vigilant in our defense of local coastal...

Dr. Joy Zedler, Aldo Leopold Chair of Restoration Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, is known for her passion and expertise about wetlands restoration.As a San Diego State University (SDSU) faculty member (1968-1998) and researcher at Tijuana Estuary, she...

Our local wetlands give our community so much. They support fragile and endangered wildlife, provide an outdoor classroom for local students, and offer a chance for all of us to spend time in nature. Sadly, our guided nature walks are currently on hold right now, but...

We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and are able to celebrate the holiday even though these times require we be socially distant and thoughtful in our interactions with other people.The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is thankful for you and your care and...

The vote to certify the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) as part of the plan to restore Los Cerritos Wetlands is coming up fast. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) is expected to hear about and then vote to...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,Outcome of Friday's Coastal Commission vote on new zoning for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands was basically a good one.The plan approved by the Coastal Commission included 16 recommendations by their staff that...

Important Upcoming MeetingI completely understand if you don't remember SEASP because it has been quite a few years since it has been on anyone's radar screen.  SEASP stands for the South East Area Specific Plan, which is the proposed new zoning for the lands in and...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust works to restore, preserve and provide public access to a unique habitat, the Los Cerritos Wetlands.  Thanks to the vision and the tenacity of our early founders, we have accomplished amazing things.  Since our founding over half...

Friendly reminder that we are waiting for Governor Newson to make a decision about AB 1788, which would limit the use of 2nd generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. This very sensible bill, which passed the state legislature a few weeks ago will protect important...

It was quite an eventful week this past week up in Sacramento. There were two bills that we, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, were interested in. One passed and is at the Governor's office, hopefully to be signed by him within the month. The other bill failed,...

The amount of plastic flowing into the sea is set to triple by 2040.  As plastics continue to flood into our oceans, the list of marine species affected by plastic debris expands. Tens of thousands of individual marine organisms suffer from entanglement or...

There is a very interesting item on this Tuesday's City Council agenda, and that is the issue of Community Choice Energy.  Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), also known as Community Choice Energy (CCE), is an alternative to the incumbent investor owned...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority's (the agency that manages most of the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands) process to comprehensively plan for the restoration of all of Los Cerritos Wetlands has been going on for several years now. Recently, an...

Our local wetlands give our community so much. They support fragile and endangered wildlife, provide an outdoor classroom for local students, and offer a chance for all of us to spend time in nature. We host monthly free-of-charge guided nature walks on three...

A letter from LCWLT's Executive Director, Elizabeth Lambe Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands, I hope you are doing OK and have settled in to some sort of routine as these weeks of self-quarantine continue on. So much of what the Land Trust does during April, which...

We invite you to spend some time with us and get outside and enjoy our local wetlands. Los Cerritos Wetlands is always so green and fresh this time of year. That's why I hope you will join us and our partners, biologists and environmental educators from the...

We envision the day when all of Los Cerritos Wetlands is aprotected resource for the wildlife and the communityHelp us reach that goal by donating during Long Beach Gives early giving period. Donate to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Dear...

By Linda PembertonThe Los Cerritos Wetlands Complex straddles the San Gabriel River and falls within Long Beach and Seal Beach. It was once a thriving 2,400-acre watershed before tidal connections were cut off, power plants were built, oil fields discovered, housing...

Speaking of kayaking, did you know that the founder of LARiver Expeditions and the first person to navigate the Los Angeles River via kayak is also an author and Long Beach local? Yes, it's true! Author George Wolfe took on the Los Angeles establishment when he and...

You are invited……On Sunday, May 19th the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is hosting a fun and educational book reading and author signing event.Author George Wolfe will talk about, and read excerpts from, his novel for young adults entitled “Into the River of...

In her new book, celebrated environmental journalist Rosanna Xia reveals what we stand to lose as the world’s oceans expand—unless we can begin to imagine a more climate-wise future.California’s 1,200-mile Pacific coastline has enjoyed relative calm for the...

New zoning allows for new development adjacent to Los Cerritos Wetlands. Trust me. I get it. The new development proposals for South East Long Beach near Los Cerritos Wetlands are concerning. But for those of us who have been...

The operating life of the environmentally damaging AES pumps has been extended for a few more years. Let's hope it's the last time! I am sad to report to you that the environmentally damaging AES cooling water pumps recently got a three-year extension from the State...

A.B. 1633 is a grave threat to our environment and communities and will give unchecked power to developers to unleash a flood of litigation against public agencies.Why do we oppose AB 1633? This bill would unleash a flood of litigation against public agencies as...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,On September 13th at 6:00 PM, Councilmember Kristina Duggan, AES, and the City of Long Beach are hosting a meeting to discuss the City's plan to keep water circulating in Alamitos Bay. Click here to RSVP. We appreciate the public...

I've got some excellent news to share with you!After years and years of public meetings, review, and planning, the restoration of the Los Cerritos Wetlands' southern acreage is set to receive significant funding. This multi-year restoration will restore a wide range...

We are so happy to host an informative and interesting in-person meeting (held outside to be extra safe). I hope you will attend the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust's community meeting on Thursday evening, July 13 at 7:00 PM.The purpose of our meeting is to update...

BackgroundThe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is a bedrock environmental law that consistently improves development projects from habitat and community perspectives. It gives stakeholders a voice in environmental issues where special interests...

By Joe Geever, Energy and Environmental ConsultantThis summer, the California State Water Resources Control Board will decide whether to extend permits for several coastal power plants to continue using once-through cooling (OTC) – including the AES Alamitos Energy...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority will be hosting its third public meeting (virtually) to discuss its Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project and the related environmental analysis document, as required under the California Environmental Quality Act...

On Thursday, April 20th, the Long Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of a new development proposed on the corner of Studebaker and PCH (currently Congressional Place).The current two-story building (over one level of parking) will be demolished...

Photo by Jason LustigThe Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) will be hosting its third public meeting to discuss the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project and the related environmental analysis document.The meeting will be via Zoom on Thursday, March...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) is the government agency that manages the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands. They are in the process of putting together a plan for the restoration and rehabilitation...

The California Coastal Commission needs your help to photograph extreme high tides on January 21 & 22, this Saturday and Sunday. It's been a tough few weeks with record rain, high surf, and flooding. While many are still dealing with the resulting damage, the...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, and many other national and local environmental groups, are concerned about the Poseidon desalination plant, proposed for the coast of Huntington Beach, because it will harm our climate and local marine life.Poseidon’s outrageous...

People's State of the City is this Thursday, April 28 at 6:30 PM. It's a wonderful event that always helps me understand how the lives of those of us who live in Long Beach are intertwined. I always learn something new when I attend the People's State of the City....

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, and many other environmental groups, are concerned about what the Poseidon desalination plant, proposed for the coast of Huntington Beach, will do to our marine sea life and our climate. We are concerned because:Poseidon’s...

You are invited to join us for a refreshing kayak trip to Steamshovel Slough, an amazing watery portion of Los Cerritos Wetlands.The kayak trips are about 2 miles out and back and will launch from Mother's Beach. On the kayak trip, you will learn about the history of...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabriel River on Saturday, April 2. It’s a lot of fun! Not only will you observe sea turtles but also interesting wildlife like egrets and perhaps a great blue heron or two.Environmental educators from, Tidal Influence, will...

The unusual Marketplace Marsh is an amazing feature of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Check it out for yourself on Saturday, February 5th. There will likely be water within Marketplace Marsh, and lots of interesting plants and animals that attendees will learn about along the...

Our next nature walk will be the Raptor Ramble on the Hellman property at Los Cerritos Wetlands.Why not kick off the holiday season with a guided nature walk at Los Cerritos Wetlands? I hope you will join us, and educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 2nd. It's a lot of fun! Not only will you observe sea turtles but also interesting wildlife like egrets and perhaps a great blue heron or two.Environmental educators from, Tidal Influence,...

Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 2nd. It’s a lot of fun!Join us and environmental educators from the environmental consulting company, Tidal Influence, on Saturday, October 2nd for a wonderful walk along the levy of the San...

Thanks to the vision and the tenacity we have accomplished amazing things. Since our founding, now over half of Los Cerritos Wetlands is in the public trust, we have beaten back some really bad and damaging development proposals and provide unique, on-the-ground...

Putting a price on carbon is a fast and effective way to bring down greenhouse emissions quickly AND benefit the economy. Click TAKE ACTION! Did you know that a strong, economy-wide price on carbon could reduce America’s carbon pollution by 50% by 2030, putting us on...

After a year and a half hiatus, I am delighted to announce that we are resuming nature walks out at Los Cerritos Wetlands. I can't tell you how happy I am to be able to once again share this important and unique landscape with you. To restart out nature walks is just...

We are happy to share with you that you are invited out to enjoy Los Cerritos Wetlands for the first time in over a year. That's because COVID-19 levels in Los Angeles and Orange County are lowering and vaccine rates are increasing....

Earth Day is coming up fast and I want to share with you that the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust will be hosting a really fun Earth Day event featuring our colleague, restoration ecologist Eric Zahn. We've worked with Eric for years and appreciate all he has...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (They manage the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands) will be hosting a Zoom meeting on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00pm to discuss their Draft Wetlands Restoration Habitat Plan. At the meeting representatives of the...

I have a unique invitation to share with you. It is to a conference hosted by the Newkirk Center for Science and Society at the University of California at Irvine, and you are invited to attend, free of charge. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust will be...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,We thank you for your support and ask that you continue to support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. Why support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust this holiday season?We are vigilant in our defense of local coastal...

Dr. Joy Zedler, Aldo Leopold Chair of Restoration Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, is known for her passion and expertise about wetlands restoration.As a San Diego State University (SDSU) faculty member (1968-1998) and researcher at Tijuana Estuary, she...

Our local wetlands give our community so much. They support fragile and endangered wildlife, provide an outdoor classroom for local students, and offer a chance for all of us to spend time in nature. Sadly, our guided nature walks are currently on hold right now, but...

We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and are able to celebrate the holiday even though these times require we be socially distant and thoughtful in our interactions with other people.The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is thankful for you and your care and...

The vote to certify the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) as part of the plan to restore Los Cerritos Wetlands is coming up fast. The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) is expected to hear about and then vote to...

Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,Outcome of Friday's Coastal Commission vote on new zoning for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands was basically a good one.The plan approved by the Coastal Commission included 16 recommendations by their staff that...

Important Upcoming MeetingI completely understand if you don't remember SEASP because it has been quite a few years since it has been on anyone's radar screen.  SEASP stands for the South East Area Specific Plan, which is the proposed new zoning for the lands in and...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust works to restore, preserve and provide public access to a unique habitat, the Los Cerritos Wetlands.  Thanks to the vision and the tenacity of our early founders, we have accomplished amazing things.  Since our founding over half...

Friendly reminder that we are waiting for Governor Newson to make a decision about AB 1788, which would limit the use of 2nd generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. This very sensible bill, which passed the state legislature a few weeks ago will protect important...

It was quite an eventful week this past week up in Sacramento. There were two bills that we, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust, were interested in. One passed and is at the Governor's office, hopefully to be signed by him within the month. The other bill failed,...

The amount of plastic flowing into the sea is set to triple by 2040.  As plastics continue to flood into our oceans, the list of marine species affected by plastic debris expands. Tens of thousands of individual marine organisms suffer from entanglement or...

There is a very interesting item on this Tuesday's City Council agenda, and that is the issue of Community Choice Energy.  Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), also known as Community Choice Energy (CCE), is an alternative to the incumbent investor owned...

The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority's (the agency that manages most of the publicly owned portions of Los Cerritos Wetlands) process to comprehensively plan for the restoration of all of Los Cerritos Wetlands has been going on for several years now. Recently, an...

Our local wetlands give our community so much. They support fragile and endangered wildlife, provide an outdoor classroom for local students, and offer a chance for all of us to spend time in nature. We host monthly free-of-charge guided nature walks on three...

A letter from LCWLT's Executive Director, Elizabeth Lambe Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands, I hope you are doing OK and have settled in to some sort of routine as these weeks of self-quarantine continue on. So much of what the Land Trust does during April, which...

We invite you to spend some time with us and get outside and enjoy our local wetlands. Los Cerritos Wetlands is always so green and fresh this time of year. That's why I hope you will join us and our partners, biologists and environmental educators from the...