The Defend Ballona Wetlands coalition is a passionate watchdog group dedicated to preserving Los Angeles’ last remaining coastal wetlands from industrial development and invasive "restoration" projects. 🌿 Their mission is to stop plans that would bulldoze existing habitats, instead advocating for gentle, science-based restoration that protects the 1,000+ species of plants and animals—including endangered birds and butterflies—that call the reserve home. 🦋 In the business world, they act as a legal and environmental barrier against fossil fuel expansion, specifically fighting to prevent companies like SoCalGas from using the wetlands to upgrade aging gas infrastructure. 🚫 Fueling their cause through strategic litigation and community organizing, they work to ensure that public funds are used for true conservation rather than corporate interests, keeping the "wild" in one of LA's most precious natural spaces. 🌎✨