Thank you POLB!
Thank you Port of Long Beach for sponsoring field trips to Los Cerritos Wetlands so Long Beach Youth can spend time in nature and learn about the natural world.
Monthly Nature Walks
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is proud to present a free, monthly guided nature walk.
We offer a monthly guided tour of Los Cerritos Wetlands at 8:00 AM on the first Saturday of the month.
Join us for our next walk
To RSVP or for more information, go to our Eventbrite here:
For questions, please contact elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
Long Beach Gives 2024 was a huge success!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors during Long Beach Gives 🧡 We raised more than our goal of $4,000....$4,664 exactly! Your donations make our field trips, nature walks, water testing, & wetlands advocacy possible!
Vote for Prop. 4 which will be on the upcoming California November 5th ballot
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust endorses Proposition 4, a vital measure that will protect our environment, enhance safe drinking water, prevent devastating wildfires, and safeguard our natural landscapes from the threats posed by...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Belmont Heights United Methodist Church(outdoor courtyard)317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814All are welcome to attend.Special Guest Speakers: Joe Geever and Ben HarrisJoe Geever is a water policy expert and former...
We are proud participants in Long Beach Gives! Please Donate Now
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...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Major Restorations in the Works
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...
Good news for wildlife (and they can use it!) – AB 2522 Update
We are working to ensure local owlets, like those above, have a better chance to grow up free from the impacts of deadly rodenticides. Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,I've got some good news to share with you.Assembly Bill 2522, which would close the loopholes on...
The “pumps for circulation” project commences its formal review process.
Lovely scene of Los Cerritos Wetlands' Steamshovel Slough with the AES powerplant in the background. We need to make sure the marine life of Los Cerritos Wetlands is protected, no matter what happens with the "pumps for circulation" project. The City of Long Beach...
Saturday, July 6th will be our next Wetlands Nature Walk. Hope you will join us!
Check out the interesting native plant nursery at Zedler Marsh and learn about the future restoration of the Southern area of Los Cerritos Wetlands. We have big plans! Join us on a nature walk to the Zedler Marsh area of Los Cerritos Wetlands.On this walk, attendees...
Action Alert: Protect our local wildlife from rodenticides with AB 2522
These owlets deserve to grow up free from the impacts of deadly rodenticides.Take action to protect them. It will only take a minute. Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,With your help, AB 2552 passed out of the California State Assembly on May 23—thank you to all...
Our good friends at LA River Expeditions host fun and educational summer kayaking trips. You should try one!
It is too crowded to safely host wetlands kayaking trips in the summer in Long Beach. So if you looking to get your summer adventure game on we suggest kayaking the Los Angeles River on trips hosted by our trusted partner, LA River Expeditions. They are the same folks...
Fun & informative author reading at one of Long Beach’s top cocktail (& mocktail) venues
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...
Author reading and book signing of “Into the River of Angels”. Details below.
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...
Our 2024 Spring Kayak Tours are now available
Sign up now to reserve your spot! Our Winter/Spring kayaking trips to Los Cerritos are available to book and I urge you to reserve your spot because they usually sell out. It's an affordable and fun way to spend a weekend morning.Our kayaking dates and times are...
You are invited to a special event featuring L.A. Times journalist and author Rosanna Xia
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...
Our next nature walk will be the Raptor Ramble! Don’t forget to reserve your spot.
You are invited to join us and our partners, environmental educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal Influence, on a beautiful nature walk of Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, December 2. Get outside with us and enjoy some of our unique local...
Why is this new wetlands adjacent development getting a pass from the City AND the Coastal Commission? Help us fight back.
Please send a letter to the Coastal Commission before their hearing on Thursday, October 12th.A proposed development (former Congressional Place) near Los Cerritos Wetlands violates new zoning. We need your help to stop it.For those of you who have been following the...
Our wetlands kayaking trips are back!
Sign up now to reserve your spot! You are invited to join us for a refreshing kayak trip to Los Cerritos Wetlands. This year's trips will be on October 28th and 29th, November 11th and 12th, and December 2nd and 3rd.Kayak trips will start in the morning and will wrap...
Our next nature walk will be the Turtle Trek! Hope you can join us.
You might see a sea turtle like this when you attend our Turtle Trek nature walk on October 7th. Photo by Katrina Plummer. Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 7th.You will observe sea turtles and interesting wildlife like...
Wetlands Adjacent Development Update
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 AES pumps (and others pumps too) get a three-year extension from the State Waterboard.
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...
Assembly Bill 1633 is a grave threat to our environment and communities
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...
Alamitos Bay Water Quality Meeting 6pm Weds Sept 13th
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...
Great News for the Restoration of Los Cerritos Wetlands
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...
Action Alert: Support AB1322 the CA Ecosystems Protection Act
The California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2023 (AB 1322) needs your support! Please reach out to the representatives listed below and let them know you do not want toxic rodenticides to harm wildlife like owls, raptors, coyotes, mountain lions, foxes, and small...
Join us this weekend for our September 2nd Raptor Ramble
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, September 2nd. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands.Our Raptor Ramble nature walk will...
Join Us For Our Annual Meeting Thursday July 13th
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...
Reserve your spot now for our August 5th Heron Hike
I urge you to sign up now to attend our August 5 Heron Hike nature walk.Join us, and educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal Influence, on a wonderful nature walk at Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, August 5.The unusual Marketplace Marsh is an amazing...
Urgent Alert! Defend the California Environmental Quality Act
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...
Energy Agencies Continue to Request Extensions
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...
Wetlands Restoration Meeting on April 27th
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...
Planning Commission votes for a proposed development near Los Cerritos Wetlands
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...
Join Us for a Heron Hike on May 6th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, February 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. With all of the recent rain, there...
Spring Kayak Tours are here!
A limited number of springtime kayak trips to Los Cerritos Wetlands are available. Sign up now! 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 will be on March 18th...
Important Wetlands Restoration Meeting on March 23rd
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...
Long Beach Post feature: Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust works to advocate and educate
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust was recently featured in the Long Beach Post for our advocacy work and public outreach initiatives, including our monthly nature walks and field trips. Check out the article below! Read the article here
Important Los Cerritos Wetlands restoration meeting on January 25th
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...
King tides are coming. Take a photo. Help protect the coast.
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...
Join Us for a Nature Walk on February 4th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, February 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. With all of the recent rain, there...
Happy Holidays to You and Thank You for Supporting the LCWLT
Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,We thank you and ask that you continue to support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. Why support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust this holiday season?Our commitment to the defense of our local coastal...
Our First Walk of the New Year is on January 7th
Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, January 7th. 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 lead attendees on...
Join us for a fun holiday gathering December 10th
We are hosting a fun holiday gathering onSaturday, December 10th from 9 am to noon at the Zedler Marsh area of Los Cerritos Wetlands.Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,Join us for a holiday celebration where you can check out some of the impressive restoration...
Rising Tide Newsletter Winter 2022
Remembering a special person
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Timothy Anderson, former Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Executive Director. He might even have been the very first one. I never met Tim in person but I heard many interesting stories about him and, as is so common these...
Join us for a walk on December 3rd
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, December 3rd. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. Our Raptor Ramble nature walk will...
Rising Tide Newsletter Summer 2022
BE SAFE Trips are Back and Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach (in partnership with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust) participated in Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine summer programming this year by sponsoring field trips to Los Cerritos Wetlands for kids who are enrolled in summer programs at...
September is Coastal Clean-Up Month
California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9 AM-Noon. Help remove the trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout the state, including in Long Beach.The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust urges you to join one of the coastal...
Final Reminder: Join us for a walk on August 6
Our nature walks have been quite popular this year. People seem really happy to be able to do things together again, especially outside. So I urge you to sign up now to attend our August 6th Heron Hike nature walk.Join us, and educators from the...
Meeting Re-Cap: We Learned a Lot
We had a good meeting last Tuesday and I really appreciate all who attended what was our first in-person event in over TWO YEARS (held outside for extra safety.) Shout out to the Belmont Heights United Methodist Church for allowing us to meet in their courtyard, it...
News from the Wetlands: Join us on July 13 and More
There is new development proposed for within the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SEASP) area. Attend our July 13th meeting to learn further details.Whew, it has been so long since we have been able to meet in person. Over two years at least. We are so happy to be able...
Raptor Ramble Nature Walk June 4th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, June 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands....
Tune in Monday May 2nd to learn about the climate change impacts of the proposed Poseidon desalination plant.
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...
Heron Hike Nature Walk May 7th
WHAT: Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, May 7th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. There will likely be water in...
People’s State of the City: Community Action & Involvement
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....
Let’s keep Earth Day going. Stop the Poseidon Desalination Plant.
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...
Kayak Los Cerritos Wetlands.
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...
Turtle Trek with Us on Saturday, April 2
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...
Marketplace Marsh nature walk is coming up!
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...
Attend a Fun Nature Walk
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...
Walk the Los Cerritos Wetlands With Us- Saturday, October 2
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,...
Help Restore Los Cerritos Wetlands. Attend our upcoming Nature Walk and Community Restoration Event.
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...
Support LCWLT through Long Beach Gives
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...
Take Action. Take a Walk.
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...
Nature Walks Are Back-Join Us!
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...
Join us out in the Wetlands this Saturday!
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 Soon- Join Us for a Special Evening- RSVP Now
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...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) Restoration Meeting This Thursday March 18th
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...
Special Conference- Extinction: Solutions for Species on the Brink
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...
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
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...
LCWLT Virtual Holiday Gathering
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...
Giving Tuesday, Holiday Event with Dr. Joy Zedler and Important Meeting this Thursday
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...
Happy Thanksgiving and Mark Your Calendar
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...
Environmental Review for Los Cerritos Wetlands Heads to Vote
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...
Good Outcome for the Wetlands. We are committed to making it better.
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...
Coastal Commission Meeting About SEASP Coming Up Fast
Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,I can hardly believe it, after years and years of community meetings and discussions, new zoning for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands will have its final hearing this Thursday, October 8th, before the...
Upcoming Special Briefing
As you likely know, we are busy preparing for the upcoming Coastal Commission hearing, which is scheduled for October 8th, when the new zoning (SEASP) proposed for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands will be heard.In order to prepare for the...
Big News from the LCWLT- Upcoming Meeting, Long Beach Gives and Governor Signs AB 1788
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...
Long Beach Gives is Here- Help us reach our goal today!
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...
Update on AB 1788- Help us Contact the Governor
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...
News From The Legislature
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,...
Action Alert: Join the LCWLT in reducing plastics in our wetlands and oceans
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...
Updates and Actions from the LCWLT
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...
Comprehensive Restoration Planning: Read the LCWLT’s Comment Letter
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...
Today is Giving Tuesday
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...
Earth Day Live and More Great Events
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...
Cancelling Our April Walk
We are sad to say that we must cancel our upcoming Saturday, April 4th, 2020, Heron Hike out at Los Cerritos Wetlands. It just seems like the safest thing to do at this point, and it complies with the Governor's and our Mayor's orders that non-essential services be...
Fun Nature Walk Coming Up in the Wetlands
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...
Monthly Nature Walks
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust is proud to present a free, monthly guided nature walk.
We offer a monthly guided tour of Los Cerritos Wetlands at 8:00 AM on the first Saturday of the month.
Join us for our next walk
To RSVP or for more information, go to our Eventbrite here:
For questions, please contact elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org.
Long Beach Gives 2024 was a huge success!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors during Long Beach Gives 🧡 We raised more than our goal of $4,000....$4,664 exactly! Your donations make our field trips, nature walks, water testing, & wetlands advocacy possible!
Vote for Prop. 4 which will be on the upcoming California November 5th ballot
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust endorses Proposition 4, a vital measure that will protect our environment, enhance safe drinking water, prevent devastating wildfires, and safeguard our natural landscapes from the threats posed by...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Annual Meeting
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Belmont Heights United Methodist Church(outdoor courtyard)317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814All are welcome to attend.Special Guest Speakers: Joe Geever and Ben HarrisJoe Geever is a water policy expert and former...
We are proud participants in Long Beach Gives! Please Donate Now
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...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Major Restorations in the Works
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...
Good news for wildlife (and they can use it!) – AB 2522 Update
We are working to ensure local owlets, like those above, have a better chance to grow up free from the impacts of deadly rodenticides. Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,I've got some good news to share with you.Assembly Bill 2522, which would close the loopholes on...
The “pumps for circulation” project commences its formal review process.
Lovely scene of Los Cerritos Wetlands' Steamshovel Slough with the AES powerplant in the background. We need to make sure the marine life of Los Cerritos Wetlands is protected, no matter what happens with the "pumps for circulation" project. The City of Long Beach...
Saturday, July 6th will be our next Wetlands Nature Walk. Hope you will join us!
Check out the interesting native plant nursery at Zedler Marsh and learn about the future restoration of the Southern area of Los Cerritos Wetlands. We have big plans! Join us on a nature walk to the Zedler Marsh area of Los Cerritos Wetlands.On this walk, attendees...
Action Alert: Protect our local wildlife from rodenticides with AB 2522
These owlets deserve to grow up free from the impacts of deadly rodenticides.Take action to protect them. It will only take a minute. Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,With your help, AB 2552 passed out of the California State Assembly on May 23—thank you to all...
Our good friends at LA River Expeditions host fun and educational summer kayaking trips. You should try one!
It is too crowded to safely host wetlands kayaking trips in the summer in Long Beach. So if you looking to get your summer adventure game on we suggest kayaking the Los Angeles River on trips hosted by our trusted partner, LA River Expeditions. They are the same folks...
Fun & informative author reading at one of Long Beach’s top cocktail (& mocktail) venues
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...
Author reading and book signing of “Into the River of Angels”. Details below.
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...
Our 2024 Spring Kayak Tours are now available
Sign up now to reserve your spot! Our Winter/Spring kayaking trips to Los Cerritos are available to book and I urge you to reserve your spot because they usually sell out. It's an affordable and fun way to spend a weekend morning.Our kayaking dates and times are...
You are invited to a special event featuring L.A. Times journalist and author Rosanna Xia
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...
Our next nature walk will be the Raptor Ramble! Don’t forget to reserve your spot.
You are invited to join us and our partners, environmental educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal Influence, on a beautiful nature walk of Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, December 2. Get outside with us and enjoy some of our unique local...
Why is this new wetlands adjacent development getting a pass from the City AND the Coastal Commission? Help us fight back.
Please send a letter to the Coastal Commission before their hearing on Thursday, October 12th.A proposed development (former Congressional Place) near Los Cerritos Wetlands violates new zoning. We need your help to stop it.For those of you who have been following the...
Our wetlands kayaking trips are back!
Sign up now to reserve your spot! You are invited to join us for a refreshing kayak trip to Los Cerritos Wetlands. This year's trips will be on October 28th and 29th, November 11th and 12th, and December 2nd and 3rd.Kayak trips will start in the morning and will wrap...
Our next nature walk will be the Turtle Trek! Hope you can join us.
You might see a sea turtle like this when you attend our Turtle Trek nature walk on October 7th. Photo by Katrina Plummer. Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, October 7th.You will observe sea turtles and interesting wildlife like...
Wetlands Adjacent Development Update
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 AES pumps (and others pumps too) get a three-year extension from the State Waterboard.
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...
Assembly Bill 1633 is a grave threat to our environment and communities
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...
Alamitos Bay Water Quality Meeting 6pm Weds Sept 13th
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...
Great News for the Restoration of Los Cerritos Wetlands
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...
Action Alert: Support AB1322 the CA Ecosystems Protection Act
The California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2023 (AB 1322) needs your support! Please reach out to the representatives listed below and let them know you do not want toxic rodenticides to harm wildlife like owls, raptors, coyotes, mountain lions, foxes, and small...
Join us this weekend for our September 2nd Raptor Ramble
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, September 2nd. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands.Our Raptor Ramble nature walk will...
Join Us For Our Annual Meeting Thursday July 13th
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...
Reserve your spot now for our August 5th Heron Hike
I urge you to sign up now to attend our August 5 Heron Hike nature walk.Join us, and educators from the environmental consulting firm Tidal Influence, on a wonderful nature walk at Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, August 5.The unusual Marketplace Marsh is an amazing...
Urgent Alert! Defend the California Environmental Quality Act
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...
Energy Agencies Continue to Request Extensions
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...
Wetlands Restoration Meeting on April 27th
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...
Planning Commission votes for a proposed development near Los Cerritos Wetlands
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...
Join Us for a Heron Hike on May 6th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, February 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. With all of the recent rain, there...
Spring Kayak Tours are here!
A limited number of springtime kayak trips to Los Cerritos Wetlands are available. Sign up now! 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 will be on March 18th...
Important Wetlands Restoration Meeting on March 23rd
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...
Long Beach Post feature: Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust works to advocate and educate
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust was recently featured in the Long Beach Post for our advocacy work and public outreach initiatives, including our monthly nature walks and field trips. Check out the article below! Read the article here
Important Los Cerritos Wetlands restoration meeting on January 25th
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...
King tides are coming. Take a photo. Help protect the coast.
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...
Join Us for a Nature Walk on February 4th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, February 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. With all of the recent rain, there...
Happy Holidays to You and Thank You for Supporting the LCWLT
Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,We thank you and ask that you continue to support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust. Why support the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust this holiday season?Our commitment to the defense of our local coastal...
Our First Walk of the New Year is on January 7th
Join us to trek for Sea Turtles in the San Gabrial River on Saturday, January 7th. 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 lead attendees on...
Join us for a fun holiday gathering December 10th
We are hosting a fun holiday gathering onSaturday, December 10th from 9 am to noon at the Zedler Marsh area of Los Cerritos Wetlands.Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,Join us for a holiday celebration where you can check out some of the impressive restoration...
Rising Tide Newsletter Winter 2022
Remembering a special person
I was very sad to hear about the passing of Timothy Anderson, former Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust Executive Director. He might even have been the very first one. I never met Tim in person but I heard many interesting stories about him and, as is so common these...
Join us for a walk on December 3rd
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, December 3rd. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. Our Raptor Ramble nature walk will...
Rising Tide Newsletter Summer 2022
BE SAFE Trips are Back and Sponsored by the Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach (in partnership with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust) participated in Long Beach Parks, Recreation & Marine summer programming this year by sponsoring field trips to Los Cerritos Wetlands for kids who are enrolled in summer programs at...
September is Coastal Clean-Up Month
California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9 AM-Noon. Help remove the trash and plastic pollution at beaches and waterways throughout the state, including in Long Beach.The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust urges you to join one of the coastal...
Final Reminder: Join us for a walk on August 6
Our nature walks have been quite popular this year. People seem really happy to be able to do things together again, especially outside. So I urge you to sign up now to attend our August 6th Heron Hike nature walk.Join us, and educators from the...
Meeting Re-Cap: We Learned a Lot
We had a good meeting last Tuesday and I really appreciate all who attended what was our first in-person event in over TWO YEARS (held outside for extra safety.) Shout out to the Belmont Heights United Methodist Church for allowing us to meet in their courtyard, it...
News from the Wetlands: Join us on July 13 and More
There is new development proposed for within the Southeast Area Specific Plan (SEASP) area. Attend our July 13th meeting to learn further details.Whew, it has been so long since we have been able to meet in person. Over two years at least. We are so happy to be able...
Raptor Ramble Nature Walk June 4th
Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, June 4th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands....
Tune in Monday May 2nd to learn about the climate change impacts of the proposed Poseidon desalination plant.
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...
Heron Hike Nature Walk May 7th
WHAT: Come check out the Los Cerritos Wetlands on Saturday, May 7th. This guided outdoor walking tour is led by environmental educators from Tidal Influence, a local environmental firm that is actively working to restore the wetlands. There will likely be water in...
People’s State of the City: Community Action & Involvement
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....
Let’s keep Earth Day going. Stop the Poseidon Desalination Plant.
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...
Kayak Los Cerritos Wetlands.
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...
Turtle Trek with Us on Saturday, April 2
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...
Marketplace Marsh nature walk is coming up!
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...
Attend a Fun Nature Walk
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...
Walk the Los Cerritos Wetlands With Us- Saturday, October 2
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,...
Help Restore Los Cerritos Wetlands. Attend our upcoming Nature Walk and Community Restoration Event.
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...
Support LCWLT through Long Beach Gives
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...
Take Action. Take a Walk.
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...
Nature Walks Are Back-Join Us!
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...
Join us out in the Wetlands this Saturday!
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 Soon- Join Us for a Special Evening- RSVP Now
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...
Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) Restoration Meeting This Thursday March 18th
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...
Special Conference- Extinction: Solutions for Species on the Brink
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...
Thank You and Happy Holidays!
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...
LCWLT Virtual Holiday Gathering
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...
Giving Tuesday, Holiday Event with Dr. Joy Zedler and Important Meeting this Thursday
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...
Happy Thanksgiving and Mark Your Calendar
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...
Environmental Review for Los Cerritos Wetlands Heads to Vote
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...
Good Outcome for the Wetlands. We are committed to making it better.
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...
Coastal Commission Meeting About SEASP Coming Up Fast
Dear Friend of Los Cerritos Wetlands,I can hardly believe it, after years and years of community meetings and discussions, new zoning for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands will have its final hearing this Thursday, October 8th, before the...
Upcoming Special Briefing
As you likely know, we are busy preparing for the upcoming Coastal Commission hearing, which is scheduled for October 8th, when the new zoning (SEASP) proposed for the lands in and around Los Cerritos Wetlands will be heard.In order to prepare for the...
Big News from the LCWLT- Upcoming Meeting, Long Beach Gives and Governor Signs AB 1788
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...
Long Beach Gives is Here- Help us reach our goal today!
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...
Update on AB 1788- Help us Contact the Governor
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...
News From The Legislature
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,...
Action Alert: Join the LCWLT in reducing plastics in our wetlands and oceans
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...
Updates and Actions from the LCWLT
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...
Comprehensive Restoration Planning: Read the LCWLT’s Comment Letter
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...
Today is Giving Tuesday
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...
Earth Day Live and More Great Events
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...
Cancelling Our April Walk
We are sad to say that we must cancel our upcoming Saturday, April 4th, 2020, Heron Hike out at Los Cerritos Wetlands. It just seems like the safest thing to do at this point, and it complies with the Governor's and our Mayor's orders that non-essential services be...
Fun Nature Walk Coming Up in the Wetlands
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...