| 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 of Los Cerritos Wetlands. It’s an involved process, as I am sure you can imagine, with lots of agencies and stakeholders involved. It’s been a while since the LCWA’s last meeting and next week they will be hosting an in-person meeting to update the public on the status of the planning process and share updates. The meeting will be held in person only, at 6:00 p.m. on January 25 at the Mary Wilson Library in Seal Beach. The meeting will include a recap of the initial public meeting, an update on the restoration design, and a discussion of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) approach and permitting for the restoration project. The LCWA will also be sharing the results of the public access questionnaire which was disseminated last year. There will be time set aside for attendees to ask questions. Background The design process for the restoration of Los Cerritos Wetlands began in early 2021 for 103.5 acres of the Los Cerritos Wetlands located in Seal Beach, California. The plan will facilitate the near-term restoration of a range of wetland types extending from subtidal areas to upland transition areas. The restoration planning process considers factors such as historical ecology, natural ecosystem processes, tribal cultural resources, regional and socioeconomic needs, resiliency to sea level rise, and current biotic and abiotic conditions of the site. Once completed, this multi-benefit project will provide a critical native tidal marsh and transitional habitat for migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway, remediate contaminated soil, provide access to tribal groups, and provide new public access opportunities in an urban area. What: Public Meeting for the Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project Where: Mary Wilson Library (707 Electric Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740) When: Wednesday, January 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Click here for further information about the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority’s restoration planning process. Hope to see you there! Elizabeth Lambe Executive Director Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust . P.S. Below is another lovely photo of Hellman, with water sparkling in the sun. |
