The Clearwater Program MFP and its associated Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) were finalized in 2012 and can be found at the links below. The recommended alternative is Alternative 4.

Environmental Impact Report

The Clearwater Program outlines long-term plans to maintain and improve Los Angeles County’s Joint Outfall System, ensuring reliability, public health, and environmental protection through 2050.

Front Cover and Title Page

• Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 – Introduction

• Chapter 2 – Existing Facilities

• Chapter 3 – Alternatives Description

• Chapter 4 – Aesthetic Resources

• Chapter 5 – Air Quality

• Chapter 6 – Biological Resources (Terrestrial)

• Chapter 7 – Cultural Resources (Terrestrial and Marine)

• Chapter 8 – Geology, Soils, and Mineral Resources

• Chapter 9 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Chapter 10 – Hazards and Hazardous Materials

• Chapter 11 – Hydrology, Water Quality (Fresh Water), and Public Health

• Chapter 12 – Land Use and Planning

• Chapter 13 – Marine Environment

• Chapter 14 – Noise and Vibrations (Terrestrial)

• Chapter 15 – Employment, Housing, Socioeconomics, and Environmental Justice

• Chapter 16 – Public Services

• Chapter 17 – Recreation

• Chapter 18 – Transportation and Traffic (Terrestrial)

• Chapter 19 – Transportation and Traffic (Marine)

• Chapter 20 – Utilities, Service Systems, and Energy

• Chapter 21 – Cumulative and Growth-Inducing Impacts

• Chapter 22 – Comparison of Alternatives

• Chapter 23 – Significant Irreversible Impacts

• Chapter 24 – List of Federal and State Permits for All Alternatives

• Chapter 25 – References

• Chapter 26 – List of Preparers and Contributors

• Chapter 27 – Abbreviations

• Chapter 28 – Responses to Comments

• Chapter 29 – Changes and Errata

• Back Cover