This part of the Bolsa Chica area is currently zoned for open space—parks. The proposal is to rezone to allow building on the open space.

Preserving the Bolsa Chica Wetlands has been a major focus of the Sierra Club here in Orange County for many, many years.

Mike Sappingfield

Chair, Sierra Sage Group of South Orange County

Sierra Club

CALL TO ACTION

The Coastal Commission hearing about the Ridge is in two weeks on June 12. It is very important we have a strong presence at the hearing.

What you can do:

Attend! We need as many people as possible at the hearing.

Date: June 12

Where: Huntington Beach City Hall 2000 Main Street

When: the hearing starts at 9am

We do not have a set time, but we are early on the agenda and we suggest people arrive by 9am.

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If you cannot attend please write a letter to the Coastal Commission:

The top of the letter should include the Application number: HNB-MAJ-1-12 and "Opposition to the project". The address to include on the letter and where to send it:

The California Coastal Commission

South Coast Area Office

200 Oceangate, Suite 1000

Long Beach, CA 90802

Attn: Meg Vaughn/Teresa Henry

Main points to include are saving the entire lands both Ridge and Goodell, and keeping the zoning to open spaces- parks. The area is rich in archeological significance including cog stones, burial grounds and village.

www.bolsachicalandtrust.org

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