Bolsa Chica Wetlands Fight

A $100-million project to restore ocean tides to the State Beach in Huntington Beach has become contentious. Hearings begin on Thursday.

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August 30, 2000, 10:30 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

For the first time in a century, ocean tides would again run into the Bolsa Chica wetlands. Proponents say that birds and marine life would thrive. Opponents say that urban runoff into the Pacific would be a problem, and that saline groundwater would rise in local residential areas. Monies for the restoration would come fom the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Controversy Grows Over Wetlands Restoration

Wednesday, August 30, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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