After more than two decades of buildup, the California Coastal Commission on Thursday night unanimously denied Poseidon Water a final permit to build a water desalination plant in Huntington Beach. The 12-0 vote not to issue a permit followed an all-day meeting at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, featuring input from Poseidon representatives, Coastal Commission staff and dozens of individual commentators and groups. Moore, a Lathan Watkins attorney; James Golden, Poseidon project manager; and Jennifer Roy, a Lathan Watkins attorney, speak during a California Coastal Commission hearing at the Hilton on Thursday in Costa Mesa. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)Last month, Coastal Commission staff issued a 200-page report recommending the commissioners deny Poseidon the necessary permit. Donne Brownsey, California Coastal Commission chairwoman, speaks during a California Coastal Commission hearing at the Hilton on Thursday in Costa Mesa.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 13, 2022 09:54 UTC