Since 1982, the volunteer docents of the Malibu Lagoon Museum and Adamson House have provided public tours of the historic house and its surroundings. Our garden tours include the Malibu Lagoon, which is essentially the front yard of the Adamson House.
On a regular basis, we also provide tours for hundreds of children, many of whom are from the inner city and have never seen the beach. They are transported to and from the site on buses funded by our Museum Association. These docent led tours include the Malibu Lagoon, with emphasis on the flora and fauna of the wetlands.
We are convinced that this project will greatly improve the lagoon and bring back many of the birds which have left due to the deteriorated condition of the lagoon. This will enhance the experience of our many visitors, improve the education of the children who visit and greatly benefit the preservation of the historic house and grounds.
The Docent Council of the Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon State Beach, composed of volunteers who chair the programs which provide thousands of hours of service to lagoon and park visitors yearly, unanimously endorses the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project. We hope the Coastal Commission will approve the permit application so that the project can be completed as proposed.
Harvey D. Kern, Docent Council