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- Breakwater: Alternative 4
- The worlds largest breakwater is under scrutiny.
- March 01, 2010—The fourth and final alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study does not actually alter the breakwater at all, but creates a training structure at the mouth of the LA river to push contaminates away from our shores.
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- Breakwater: Alternative 2
- The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny.
- November 25, 2009—The second alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study removes the western third of the breakwater. This creates the possibility for waves to reach the shore and water quality improvements, but also the likelihood of the need for mitigation for the Port and the THUMS Islands.
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- Breakwater: Alternative 1
- The world’s largest breakwater is under scrutiny.
- October 26, 2009—The first alternative set forth by the Reconnaissance Study is proposed by long-time Long Beach resident and engineer Bud Johnson. This is the most cost effective alternative, but researchers think that it does not address the concerns for water quality, habitat improvements, and recreation.
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- The El Niño Phenomenon
- Exactly what does it mean to have an El Niño season approaching?
- October 09, 2009—Find out more about the science behind the phenomenon and how it may affect you.
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