The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. The Nature Preserve is made up of the bluffs surrounding the Bay. Sensitive bird and plant species use the bay and bluffs. This coastal wetland is one of the largest in Southern California and is renowned as one of the finest bird watching sites in North America. During winter migration up to 35,000 birds may be using the Bay at one time. It is home to six rare or endangered species of birds. Considered a "critical estuary" habitat - Upper Newport Bay is one of the most pristine remaining estuaries in Southern California. An apartment and townhome community is located on 55 acres above the cliffs. This community has lush landscaping and apartment homes built on the bluffs above Newport's beautiful Back Bay and have mile-wide views of the Bay, Newport Harbor, and the blue Pacific Ocean. The owners of the property noticed the cliff starting to fail due to a leaking corrugated metal storm drain on the property. This project required quick action and a small footprint to repair the pipe that was causing the cliffs to fail and jeopardize the apartment homes built with multimillion dollar views from the cliffs above.
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