The California Coastal Commission today concurred in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [USACE] consistency determination for the East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration project in East San Pedro Bay, located offshore of Long Beach.
RBOC joined local boaters and groups in urging the plan to address concerns that proposed kelp beds as currently planned would negatively impact navigation and safety in the project area. This included testimony in today’s commission meeting.
As part of the hearing outcome, the USACA has committed to engaging boater stakeholders in an effort to identify and minimize these concerns.
The first virtual stakeholder session is tentatively planned for January 19.