Judge Rejects Malibu Lagoon Lawsuit

Today in San Francisco, Judge Ernest H. Goldsmith has ruled against the opposition by three environmental groups to the Malibu Lagoon overhaul project, called the Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Plan; ultimately taking the side of the state which ruled in favor of the Malibu Lagoon overhaul in October 2010.   The Coastal Commission says that this project will be starting next June as it can only take place during the summer.  According to the Malibu Patch, "Proponents say the project will improve oxygen circulation and the general health of the lagoon. Opponents say it will harm the lagoon and species will die."

Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project

A big issue in Malibu lately has been the cleaning of the Malibu Lagoon.  The Malibu Lagoon Restoration project was scheduled to begin this June but has been since delayed.  The lagoon has been dubbed extremely polluted and as a result the Coastal Commission together approved a plan in October 2010 to drain and clean the western lagoon.  While many environmental groups do support the Restoration Project, others question what may happen to the flora and fauna that manage to survive in the lagoon presently if it is cleaned.

The jury is still out.