Oxford Basin Re-Opening Dedication July 7, 2016 - 8 minutes - LA County & Activists' POV's with narration
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Oxford Basin Re-Opening Dedication July 7, 2016 - 8 minutes - LA County & Activists’ Points of View with narration
Bird Sanctuary
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Marina Del Rey - Created from 950 Acres of precious Ballona Wetlands in Venice CA
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In 1954 Marina Del Rey was created through the combined efforts of the
U.S. Congress, Los Angeles County and Los Angeles CityUS Public Law 780 requires reasonable rates with equal access for all.
CITIZEN'S MONITOR RESTORATION at Oxford Lagoon Bird Sanctuary: Marina del Rey - Doc 389 Promise
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In 1954 U.S. Congress Document 389 created Marina del Rey from 950 acres of Ballona Wetlands. To compensate for the loss of marshlands (bird habitat) they promised:
Marina del Rey, CA Federal Clean Water Act 303(d): Do Criminal Provisions Apply to the Fresh Water Marsh / Parcel 9U and/or Proposed Boat Central on Dock 52?
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Won't the Fresh Water Marsh and Vernal Pool on Parcel 9U be polluted if the developer pipes in polluted sea water from Basin B as proposed.
Marina del Rey, CA: Parcel 9U Wetland Park to Enlarge Polluted Water Body - December 2015
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Action Item For Activitist: Oppose bringing polluted salt water from Basin B into the Ballona Marsh on Via Marina. It is home to Vernal Pool. Send a comment USPS letter to the address below: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, 320 W. 4th Street, Suite 200,Los Angeles, CA 9001, Attn: 401 Certification Unit. Section 401 Water Quality Certification process of the EPA is underway now for File No: 15-080.
Wetlands: Just one poorly protected stopover can doom a migrating bird
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We have added to our website, for your consideration, a page linking to a scientific publication article, to motivate an understanding to preserve any and all wetlands, whether it's now a stop over point for a migrating bird, or not.
Review Article:
http://news.sciencemag.org/plants-animals/2015/12/just-one-poorly-protec...
Published Article Title:
Protected areas and global conservation of migratory birds
Wetlands: You can help protect Wetlands: Simple To Do Things
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- Purchase federal duck stamps from your local post office to support wetland acquisition. 98% goes to buy wetlands!!!
- USA Fish and Game - http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/DSOfactsheet2012.pdf
- Duck Stamp Program History: https://www.fws.gov/program/federal-duck-stamp/about-us
Marina del Rey, CA: Over-Development - KPFK Radio Interview with Patricia McPherson
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Promote wildlife friendly restoration!
Take action to stop over-development of the Los Angeles Marina April 2015 KPFK interview!
Listen to Grassroots Coalition President Patricia McPherson. Patricia was interviewed on KPFK 90.7 FM, on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:09 PM on the "Connect The Dots" program by Lila Garret.
Understanding the Ballona Watershed / Wetlands / Experts' Views on Ballona Restoration
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What is a watershed?
A. A watershed is basically a drainage area. In other words, when it rains, the rain follows the terrain, flowing down over the surface to a central low point – a river, creek, lake, or bay. The watershed is the entire area that drains water to that low point.
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