Coastal Bird Sanctuary

One of the best bird-watching areas in California may expand. The 221 acres of rare coastal dunes and wetlands would expand the McGrath State Beach park in Ventura County.

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August 11, 2000, 10:15 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

McGrath State Beach park is a 312-acre bird watching sanctuary in Ventura County near Oxnard. A state agency hopes to purchase an additional 221 acres of coastal dunes and wetlands. This will help to protect threatened or endangered species. Toxic cleanup will be necessary. The California Coastal Conservancy has listed this project as a priority.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: State Seeks to Buy Coastal Tract for Sanctuary

Friday, August 11, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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