California State Parks announced that members of the public can review the proposed Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project now through August 13th. The proposed FEIR identifies the range of closely related alternatives considered for the project, as well as the preferred alternative. There are several ways the public can access this important information:
Online: https://www.topangalagoonrestoration.org/whats-new
Email: TopangaLagoonRestoration@gmail.com
Mail: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Attn: John Ota, Environmental Scientist
1925 Las Virgenes Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
The preferred alternative, which was selected after receipt of extensive public, agency, and land manager feedback, calls for the restoration of Topanga Lagoon and up to 15 units of the historic Topanga Ranch Motel. The project will not only protect two critically endangered fish and associated habitats but will improve coastal access and visitor services, while providing for more resilient beach areas.
On August 5, 2024, from 6-8 pm, an online meeting will be held where the public can learn more about the FEIR, the alternatives considered, and next steps for the project. This meeting will be accessible at https://bit.ly/TopLagoonFEIRMeeting. The meeting will be recorded and available to view afterwards at youtube.com/@rcdsmm.
The Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project is a multiagency cooperative effort that seeks to protect and restore the Topanga Lagoon ecosystem, one of the last coastal wetlands in Southern California.
This restoration project seeks to preserve and expand the unique biological, cultural and recreational resources of Topanga Lagoon. The lagoon is a natural filtration system, stormwater buffer and hosts rare and endangered species. The project also aims to create an integrated program for coastal access, emergency response and interpretation, and proactively address the effects of sea level rise.
