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Volunteering Day at Bolsa Chica
Sat, Jun 22
|Bolsa Chica Land Trust
Join us in contributing to the restoration of Bolsa Chica's native habitat and enjoy a guided hike to learn its significance for the region.
Time & Location
Jun 22, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bolsa Chica Land Trust, 3842 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA
About the event
Join the ASCE OC Sustainability Committee for a morning of habitat restoration and exploration at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, in Huntington Beach.
The Bolsa Chica wetlands restoration was one of the largest wetland restoration projects to be constructed in southern California. Approximately 370 acres were re-introduced to full tidal influence. The project also improved muted tidal circulation to 200 acres, retained 120 acres of seasonal pond habitat, and reserved 252 acres for future full tidal restoration when oil field operations terminate in 15-20 years. Most of the affected area has been isolated from the ocean since 1900 and was used for oil production for the past 65 years.
Activities:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Help us in the restoration efforts by removing invasive non-native plants from current and future restoration areas. Expect to get your hands a little dirty as we work towards restoring the natural habitat.
11:00 AM -…