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Gloria Harper
From:Lizette Ashcraft <LAshcraft@nlmusd.k12.ca.us>
Sent:Friday, February 6, 2026 5:14 PM
To:Shaun Temple
Cc:elizabeth@lcwlandtrust.org
Subject:Regional Concerns - Proposed Solar Project Adjacent to Seal Beach Wetlands
Dear Project Manager Shaun Temple and Seal Beach City Council,
I am concerned about the proposed solar project adjacent to the sensitive wetland ecological area in
Seal Beach and to request a thorough environmental review before the project proceeds.
While I am not a resident of Seal Beach, these wetlands are important to our entire region. They are
interconnected to:
- Essential habitat for migratory birds
- Coastal water quality and marine ecosystems
- Flood control, so necessary for protecting residents' homes
- Biodiversity conservation
I have solar panels on my own home and love them, but I am not so sure about solar panels near a
delicate eco sensitive area.
I respectfully urge the City Council to require a comprehensive environmental impact review that
evaluates:
- Full scope of wetland impacts
- Alternative locations
- Mitigation measures if impacts cannot be avoided
- Long-term ecological effects
These regional wetland resources deserve protection through rigorous environmental review.
Kind regards, Lizette Ashcraft, Lakewood resident