Tom Keeney, retired biologist with the Corps of Engineers, will discuss the Whittier Narrows Dam Modification $400 Million reconstruction. He will discuss a federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 consultation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service which includes 105 acres of habitat creation and restoration for least Bell's vireo (riverine) and California gnatcatcher (coast sage scrub). Also as part of the ESA consultation there will be approximately 246 acres of giant reed eradication within the Rio Hondo River and cross-over channel portion of the reservoir. Come to find out what is happening!

This is intended as a discussion with chapter members concerning the mandatory habitat creation and restoration that must be accomplished.

This is a chance for our Chapter to discuss what we as stakeholders of Whittier Narrows are concerned about and how we want the habitat creation or restoration to be accomplished as planned without cutting cost corners.

Mr. Keeney has 40 years of federal service including the 26 years with the Corps of Engineers.