Who We Are
The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 with the goal to acquire, restore, and protect the coastal wetlands of southeast Huntington Beach. HBWC is passionate about creating, preserving, and promoting the habitats of local wildlife, and we welcome the community to join us in our endeavors.
What We Do
Having acquired all four marshes and restoring three of them, HBWC is working with our various partners and friends in implementing restoration of Newland Marsh. We also conduct tours from our Interpretive Center which has unique and informational displays and videos that discuss the history of HBWC and the wildlife that occupy our marshes.
Where We Work
Since the late 1800s, modern development has depleted and destroyed much of the coastal wetlands in Southern California. Scientists believe Southern California has lost more coastal wetlands than any other region in the lower 48 states. The Huntington Beach Wetlands was part of a system that contained nearly 3000 acres. Today, a mere 180 acres remain. We are working hard to preserve these precious few acres for future generations.