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Photographs by Connie Boardman
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About Us
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust was formed in 1992 by a small group of
Californians who believed that one of the last standing wetlands ecosystems in Southern California was worth preserving for future generations. The Land Trust now includes more
than 5000 members from throughout California and twenty other states.
The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is to acquire, restore and preserve the entire 1700
acres of the mesa, lowlands and wetlands of the Bolsa Chica, and to educate the public about this natural treasure. The Land Trust conducts educational programs to build
awareness about the role of the Bolsa Chica wetlands system in the natural and urban environment, and tell the story of its rich history. The Land Trust's Bolsa Chica Stewards
have been working since 1996 on the mesa re-vegetation project. Over 2000 volunteers have spent thousands of hours replanting the mesa. More than 8,000 native plants have been
planted at the Bolsa Chica Mesa. Over 15,000 volunteer hours have been logged. Volunteers of all ages are bringing the Mesa back to life.
In the future, an amazing urban park will speak to the generations. Well-marked nature trails,
preserved archeological and historical sites, and the ever-changing interplay of flora and fauna will create a memorable experience. The preservation of the entire Bolsa Chica is necessary
to maintain biodiversity and sensitive treatment of this coastal park environment.
Part of the preservation goal was achieved with the sale of 880 acres of wetlands to the State
Lands Commission in 1997. Another part was achieved in 2005 with the state's purchase of the lower bench of the Bolsa Chica
mesa, 118 acres. However, there is still valuable upland habitat that could be lost to development, which the Land Trust continues
to keep close watch on. Please see the Projects section of our website for more details.
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