Stop a New Coastal Development from Impacting a Wetlands!

Regarding the proposed development plan in S/E Long Beach aka “SEASP” which includes Los Cerritos Wetlands, we respectfully ask for a new revised plan better suited for a coastal seaside community adequately protecting the environment & adjacent sensitive wetlands. The DEIR states a number of significant & unavoidable impacts, affecting habitat, birds, wildlife & people. None of the CEQA required alternatives lessen the negative impacts.

Impacts to wetlands include:

* Building less than 100’ from wetlands
* Road improvements/extensions resulting in loss of wetlands acreage (should be no wetlands loss)
* Night lighting from drastically increased height & density development disrupting functions of wetlands (plants, insects, aquatic life, animals & birds)
* Increased height & density of buildings adjacent to/between the wetlands & bay with potential for bird strike kills of resident & migratory birds
* DEIR lists Los Cerritos Wetlands as “Coastal Habitat/Wetlands/Recreation”; the wetlands should be designated as “preserve” or “ecological reserve”, allowing only low impact recreation such as walking on perimeter trails, providing the best protection for the habitat & 26 special status species known to inhabit the area.

We urge adoption of a better proposal compliant with environmental standards & wetlands restoration/preservation for the benefit of people and wildlife, otherwise we respectfully request “No project/no development”.