Coastal panel weighs restoration of Malibu Lagoon

School of Public Health and IoES Professor Rich Ambrose is quoted in an LA Times feature about a proposal to restore Malibu Lagoon.

Coastal panel weighs restoration of Malibu LagoonPhoto credit: Flickr, something.from.nancy

Richard Ambrose, director of UCLA's environmental science and engineering program, who served as an advisor for the project, said concerns about the project "stem from the fact that they treasure the value of the lagoon the way it is now."

Ambrose, however, said he believes that starting from scratch to correct the wetland's limitations is what has to be done to ensure a more lasting and healthy future.

To read the full article in the LA Times by Tony Barboza click here.

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