Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project

The Southern Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration Project, managed by the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority in Seal Beach, California, focuses on the restoration of wetland, upland, and wetland-upland transition zone habitats. The scope of work includes addressing contaminated soil, grading, revegetation, and the modification of existing utilities and infrastructure. Key construction elements involve the creation of flood management facilities such as earthen berms, as well as the development of public access opportunities including viewpoints, trails, and a Stewardship site. The project also encompasses debris clean-up, invasive species abatement, and the support of supervised public education programs. This initiative is authorized through an amendment and extension of a General Lease for Public Agency Use, extending the period of performance through August 13, 2050. The project, specifically Phases 1 and 2, was approved by the California State Lands Commission on August 14, 2025, following environmental reviews including a Program Environmental Impact Report and a Mitigated Negative Declaration. All activities are conducted in conformance with State CEQA Guidelines and are subject to an independent Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990.