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 construction of flood management facilities such as earthen berms. Additionally, the project involves modifying existing infrastructure and utilities and creating new public access opportunities, including viewpoints, trails, and a Stewardship site. The project also encompasses debris clean-up, invasive species abatement, and the facilitation 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 is divided into Phases 1 and 2 and has been approved by the California State Lands Commission as of August 14, 2025. Compliance is maintained through a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and adheres to State CEQA Guidelines, supported by a Program Environmental Impact Report and a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990.