Los Cerritos Wetlands Oil Consolidation and Restoration Project

The City of Long Beach is preparing to advance the Los Cerritos Wetlands Oil Consolidation and Restoration Project, a conservation initiative focused on restoring and protecting ecologically valuable tidal wetlands, transitional habitats, and adjacent upland buffer zones. The project aims to enhance regional biodiversity by reestablishing native plant species that are sensitive and regionally significant, including woolly seablite, Southern tarplant, estuary seablite, and salt marsh bird’s beak, all of which are critical to the health and resilience of Southern California’s coastal ecosystems. This effort underscores a commitment to reversing habitat degradation and supporting the recovery of threatened vegetation within the wetlands. The project is being managed by the City of Long Beach in partnership with state environmental experts, with primary coordination handled by Planner Craig Chalfant and Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor Frederic Rieman. The initiative is positioned as a forecasted opportunity, signaling upcoming procurement activity, though specific solicitation details, contracting mechanisms, or funding allocations have not yet been released. The work will occur exclusively within Long Beach, California, and is expected to involve collaboration with environmental agencies and stakeholders to ensure compliance with ecological standards and regional conservation goals. The project is part of a broader strategy to mitigate historical impacts from oil operations and reclaim vital wetland infrastructure for long-term ecological sustainability.