Photographs by Mark D. Bixby

Upper Bolsa Chica Wetlands Since 1996, Shea Homes has planned to build 170 houses on the 50-acre site, located near the intersection of Graham and Slater.  Although approved by the Huntington Beach City Council in October 2002, the project and its land use zoning must first be approved by the California Coastal Commission. The hearing before the Commission has been delayed numerous times, and each delay provides new opportunity for the Land Trust to gather historical and pictorial data for Commission staff to consider.  The primary issues at the site concern the extent of wetlands and ESHA (environmentally sensitive habitat area).

Public participation is *vital* to the Land Trust's efforts in preserving this property. We count on your presence at day-long Commission hearings, which may be held anywhere from San Pedro to San Diego.  If you wish to help with the Upper Wetlands preservation effort, please contact the Land Trust office at 714-846-1001.

Want to know even more?  Please visit  www.bixby.org/parkside.