 You are cordially invited to attend the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust’s Annual Meeting When: Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM Where: Belmont Heights United Methodist Church 317 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90814 Special Guest Speaker: Mel Nutter Mel’s journey includes working on the 1972 Proposition 20 campaign, which led to the California Coastal Act of 1976; serving on both the South Coast Regional Coastal Commission and the State Coastal Commission from 1977 to 1985; and leading the Sierra Club Coastal Committee and Amigos de Bolsa Chica. The success of the Coastal Act and the protection of miles of accessible coastal open space are attributable, in part, to Mel’s lifelong dedication and hard work. Mel has been a trusted advisor to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust for many years, offering us invaluable legal and strategic counsel. Attend our meeting to learn about Mel Nutter’s lifelong work to protect California’s coastal resources In addition to this presentation, we will also use this occasion to hold our annual Board of Directors election, with five of our sitting Directors seeking renewed terms. Members of the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust are vital to our work advocating for rare, local wetlands. However, whether you are a member or not, we hope you will attend this fascinating in-person meeting. For further details or to RSVP, email Elizabeth. P.S. A quick thank you to all who donated to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust during Long Beach Gives; we exceeded our goal of $3,000 raising $3,517. These funds will be used to continue to fight for the protection and restoration of Los Cerritos Wetlands. We couldn’t do it without you! Celebrate the Coastal Act’s Birthday with us! Attend a fun free-of-charge public celebration of the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. •What: Your Coast. Your Voice: Celebrating 50 Years of Coastal Protection. This event is to honor the grassroots movement of everyday Californians that led to the passage of the Coastal Act in 1976. This landmark law has preserved public access along the shoreline and helped create the State’s $51 billion coastal economy. • When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Resource fair starting at 12:00 p.m.). The Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust will be hosting a table at the event; stop by and say hello! • Where: Junipero Beach, Long Beach, CA • Cost: Free (RSVP via Eventbrite) • Activities: Live DJs, music, inspiring guest speakers, food trucks, and a resource fair. This event is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission as well as Partners for Parks Long Beach, Surfrider Foundation, Azul and other great groups. |
Annual Membership Meeting and Celebrating the Coastal Act’s Birthday
