| General Background: The Southern California Office is primarily involved in coastal development projects from San Luis Obispo south to the Mexican border. Major activities include port/marina related projects; wetland restoration projects; beach nourishment activities; energy related projects; and naval relocation and expansion activities.
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Projects: Southern California Coastal and Estuarine Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach Development The Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach are combined to form one of the largest port facilities in the United States. In 2007, the two ports handled more than 15 million containers of cargo with a value of over $300 billion. Given the increased demand for imported and exported products, continued development of the two ports is a necessity given the lack of a feasible less environmentally impacting alternative locations. >> read more Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project NOAA NMFS Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division (HCD) is currently providing leadership as the Chair of the Wetlands Manager’s Group for the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project (WRP). The WRP is a broadly based partnership with 18 state and federal agencies working in concert with scientists, local governments, and environmental organizations, as well as business leaders and educators to increase the pace and effectiveness of wetlands recovery efforts in southern California. >> read more Past Projects: Southern California Coastal and Estuarine Bolsa Chica Wetland Restoration Project Through the combined efforts of eight state and federal resources agencies, approximately 880 acres of the Bolsa Chica Lowlands in Orange Country were acquired in February 1997 from the Signal Bolsa Corporation. Title to the property is now held by the California State Lands Commission. Funding for the acquisition came principally from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. >> read more Batiquitos Lagoon Restoration Project For information on the Batiquitos Lagoon Restoration Project, click here.
07/17/08 |
Contact Us: Habitat Conservation Division
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