To the editor: As she has accomplished for 15 years, litigant Marcia Hanscom of the group Defend Ballona Wetlands makes an attempt to show a public relations lemon into lemonade. (“Decide orders halt to Ballona Wetlands restoration mission,” Could 30)
Though she claims she hoped largely for a reprieve from the California Division of Fish and Wildlife’s elegant wetlands restoration plan, her true said need was to cease the restoration altogether. She has clearly misplaced that battle.
Among the many 26 assertions within the Defend Ballona Wetlands submitting, the decide agreed with solely two — a .076 batting common. Among the many greatest missed swings had been the group’s pleas to not take away fill grime from Marina del Rey development 70 years in the past and as a substitute to create malaria-hosting freshwater wetlands that by no means existed at Ballona.
The decide rejected each notions.
We supporters sit up for serving to Fish and Wildlife “good” its environmental affect report and transfer ahead with the Ballona restoration. It is going to be an ecological jewel for the enjoyment of generations to come back.
David W. Kay, Playa Vista
The author managed the San Dieguito Wetlands restoration for Southern California Edison from 2007-12.
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To the editor: Many people within the wetlands group have watched the push and pull between those that favor the present proposal for “restoration” and those that have dug deep into the science.
Los Angeles County Superior Court docket Decide James C. Chalfant’s ruling gives the best management. As Hanscom put it:
“It offers the mosaic of habitats on the ecological reserve a reprieve from going through utter destruction and upheaval by state officers who — shockingly — favor sending bulldozers and different heavy tools into these fragile wetlands.”
We who dwell right here and have watched the controversy for years consider {that a} gentler reconstruction plan than the one proposed by the state is healthier for the wetlands and its inhabitants.
As for the “restoration” plan, should you look arduous sufficient at it you will note that oil and fuel pursuits are on the foundation of that view, not the wildlife we hope to revive.
Wendy Zacuto, Playa Vista
