The Orange Coast River Park aims to acquire Bitter Point Salt Marsh, which includes 1.3 acres of intertidal and upland salt marsh habitat. The proposed area is adjacent to a city-owned parcel of salt marsh. Once Bitter Point Salt Marsh is acquired, the degraded habitat will be enhanced and restored. The site is currently private-owned … Continued
The City of Redondo Beach is pursuing an acquisition of approximately 30 acres within the City’s coastal zone, including 25 acres located within the AES Power Plant site and an adjacent 5.29 acre parcel of Southern California Edison (SCE)-owned property. The project area is comprised of industrial hardscape from power plant operations, wetlands, and disturbed … Continued
Until the late 1800s, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Complex spanned approximately 2,400 acres and consisted of a network of meandering streams, vegetated wetlands, and upland areas. Most of the historic wetlands have been filled, lost or degraded, primarily because of oil extraction, channelization of the San Gabriel River, and construction of a cooling channel for … Continued
This project aims to acquire the 561 acre Southland Sod Farm for inclusion in the Ormond Beach wetlands. The property is the largest and most critical acquisition remaining to be secured before efforts can begin to restore one of the largest coastal wetland complexes in Southern California. Historically, the Ormond Beach area contained a diverse … Continued
Acquire the 9.22 acre Matilija Hot Springs property, located along the north bank of Matilija Creek directly below the dam. The property will be seriously impacted by the dam removal project and is needed as a staging area for that effort. Following removal of the dam, the District intends to dedicate the property for public … Continued
Acquisition of approximately 180 acres at Los Cerritos Wetlands. This property includes Steamshovel Slough (80 acres). The property owner is now pursuing a mitigation for this property so there is not currently a willing seller.
The Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) is negotiating the purchase of the 100-acre Hellman property, south of the San Gabriel River in the City of Seal Beach.
The purpose of the Ventura River Parkway project is to acquire and restore lands along the Ventura River and its primary tributaries for habitat restoration, flood management, anadromous fishery restoration, and recreational trails. Farmont Ranch, acquired in 2003 preserved 1,406 acres were in fee and 150 acres under conservation easement. Acquisition of the Confluence property … Continued
This project acquired conservation easements for portions of the Ormond Beach wetlands. In June 2006, the Nature Conservancy completed purchase, with state funding, of 275 acres formerly owned by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).
This project is the second phase to acquire the remaining 17 acres of the 87-acre Bryant Property, which is part of the approximately 500-acre Los Cerritos Wetlands Complex. As late as the 1920’s, the Los Cerritos Wetlands covered approximately 1,500 acres. However, channelization of the river for commercial and residential development, and extensive use for … Continued