August 2000 THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR BOLSA CHICA LOWLANDS RESTORATION IS RELEASED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The document of over 1200 pages proposes 566 acres to be restored with tidal infl uence from a direct opening to the sea. Amigos submits comments in October.

November 2000 COASTAL COMMISSION CONSIDERS BOLSA CHICA MESA DEVELOPMENT The commission staff recommends that no development be permitted on the lower bench of the Bolsa Chica Mesa. The commission concurred. Signal/Hearthside subsequently filed a lawsuit contesting the commission’s finding.


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