City of Long Beach to Host Community Meeting for Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach residents can expect to receive updates on the progress of the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel Project at a community meeting hosted by the Long Beach Department of Public Works. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at the Recreation Park Community Center located at 4900 E. 7th St.

The project, which aims to revitalize the 18-acre saltwater tidal lagoon, is currently in its final phase of a comprehensive restoration plan. This includes reestablishing a natural connection between the lagoon and Marine Stadium to improve tidal exchange and water quality. Additionally, new tidal wetlands will be created and improvements will be made to enhance the lagoon's ecological health while preserving recreational opportunities for the community.

During the meeting, attendees can expect to receive updates on the project's overall status, completed construction, and remaining work as it nears completion. There will also be an opportunity for questions at the end of the presentation. To ensure accessibility for all members of the community, interpretation services will be provided in Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog.

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The City has been working closely with local, state, and federal agencies as well as the Port of Long Beach to provide regular updates on the project's progress. Previous improvements at the Lagoon have included dredging contaminated sediments, major water quality enhancements, and creating new subtidal and eelgrass habitats. Other improvements such as public access enhancements, pedestrian bridge expansion, and improvements to the reclaimed water irrigation system were implemented in 2010, 2012, and 2017.

For more information about this project or general inquiries about it can be directed to TidelandsCIP@longbeach.gov with "Colorado Lagoon Open Channel" in the subject line. Media inquiries can be directed to Jocelin Padilla-Razo at 562.570.4668 or LBPWmedia@longbeach.gov. Residents can also visit longbeach.gov/coloradolagoonproject for project updates and information.

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