Friends of Ballona Wetlands

Friends of Ballona Wetlands is an organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Ballona Wetlands through stewardship[1] and educating the public. Friends partners with the California Coastal Conservancy and the California Department of Fish and Games.[2] Friends has been active since 1978.[3] The Ballona Wetlands are located in Southern California.

Activities

Their activities include providing input at government hearings,[4][5] commenting on a wetlands restoration project,[6][7] participating in science and research symposium,[8] supporting the Ballona Discovery Park,[9][10] taking legal action protecting the wetlands,[11] and working with local artist Marina DeBris in developing art inspired educational events about pollution.[12]

Friends also partners with the Otis College of Art and Design,[13] as part of an Integrated Learning project in which students and faculty from many different departments work with local organizations on various community projects.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Friends of Ballona Wetlands receives $30,000 grant from Southern California Edison". The Argonaut. 2010-09-09. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  2. ↑ Friends of Bellona receive grant to aid in education, restoration. Hometown News, October 2012, page 8. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
  3. ↑ Garcia, Irma. "SAVING THE BALLONA WETLANDS". Interdisciplinary Minor in Global Sustainability Senior Seminar (Instructor: Peter A. Bowler) University of California, Irvine,. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  4. ↑ Fimiani, Lisa. "comment on a Draft Vector Control Permit" (PDF). California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  5. ↑ "Response to Comments on the Total Maximum Daily Loads for Ballona Creek Wetlands" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  6. ↑ Barboza, Tony. "California OKs $6.5 million to plan Ballona Wetlands restoration". LA Times. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  7. ↑ Jao, Carron (2013-02-13). "Controversial Ballona Wetlands Plan Welcomes Public Comment". KCET Public Television Station. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  8. ↑ "Ballona Wetlands Science and Research Symposium Proceedings" (PDF). Bay Restoration Foundation. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  9. ↑ "LMU Celebrates Opening of Ballona Discovery Park in Playa Vista". The Buzz: University News. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  10. ↑ "Ballona Discovery Park". Loyola Marymount University. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  11. ↑ "California Coastal Commission, Application number 5-98-164" (PDF). California Coastal Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2010. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  12. ↑ Alvez, Christian. "Earth Day Report: Springtime Restoration & Creek Cleanup at Ballona". Friends of Ballona Wetlands. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  13. ↑ "Community Partners". Otis College of Arts and Design. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  14. ↑ "Creative Action: An Integrated Learning Program". Otis College of Arts and Design. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
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