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City recognizes Conservation Corps of Long Beach for Pacific Coast Highway median project
Summary
The city and public works staff recognized the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for completing a Pacific Coast Highway median beautification project (construction began Sept. 2025 and was completed January 2026) that replaced outdated vegetation with low-water plantings and improved erosion control.
Seal Beach public works and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach were recognized by the City Council on Feb. 23 for completing a Pacific Coast Highway median landscaping and erosion-control project. Deputy Director Lowe summarized the project’s goals—removing outdated plantings, improving erosion control and installing drought-tolerant trees and low-water plants—and said the project finished in January after permitting and stakeholder coordination.
David Saul, deputy director of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, described the corps as a state-certified job-training program for 18–26-year-olds and credited crew leaders and members for field execution, permitting support and several months of on-the-ground work. Staff and the council acknowledged partnering agencies—Caltrans District 12, JCL Traffic Services and Republic Services—and highlighted the joint project benefits for water conservation and site aesthetics.
Practical note: The corps’ work included site cleanup, new plantings and coordination with city public works; staff invited the corps and crew leaders up for recognition and photos during the council meeting.
Quote: "It was an absolute pleasure working alongside them," said Deputy Director Lowe of the Conservation Corps’ role.
