By SARAH SHMERLING | Editor-in-Chief
Palisadians are invited to review the Proposed Final Environmental Impact Report for the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project through Tuesday, August 13.
The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project is a “multi-agency effort to restore and enhance Topanga Lagoon,” which is located within Topanga State Park along Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Pacific Palisades.
“Once containing 30 acres of pristine wetlands, Topanga Lagoon has been whittled down to less than one acre due to long-term development patterns,” read information from Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains, which is leading the project. “By restoring Topanga Lagoon in a coordinated and proactive way, we can preserve this haven of unique biological, cultural and recreational resources, while improving existing public infrastructure.”
The project aims to “enhance coastal access,” “expand recreation opportunities” and “develop buffers for projected sea level rise.” Design is anticipated to take place between 2024 and 2026, with construction in 2027 and beyond.
“The FEIR identifies the range of alternatives considered for the project, as well as the preferred alternative selected after receipt of extensive public, agency and land manager feedback,” read a statement from RCDSMM.
The FEIR builds upon information that was part of the Draft Environmental Impact Report earlier this year, according to RCDSMM: “Both documents should be considered to fully understand the proposed project.” The DEIR considered four project alternatives—one “no project” alternative and three “build” alternatives.
There will be a virtual meeting regarding the proposed FEIR and the “preferred hybrid alternative” on Monday, August 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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