Riparian Restoration at the Sespe Cienega

The project will implement the restoration plan for a large wetland and riparian complex along the Santa Clara River, a significant coastal river in southern California that still retains its natural hydrology and provides critical habitat for endangered species including least Bell’s vireo, Southwest willow flycatcher, and steelhead trout. The project location is the site … Continued

Ventura River Parkway: Acquisition – Farmont Ranch and Confluence Property

The purpose of the Ventura River Parkway project is to acquire and restore lands along the Ventura River and its primary tributaries for habitat restoration, flood management, anadromous fishery restoration, and recreational trails. Farmont Ranch, acquired in 2003 preserved 1,406 acres were in fee and 150 acres under conservation easement. Acquisition of the Confluence property … Continued

Ventura River Parkway: Lower Ventura River Parkway Planning Project

Grant to TPL to create a conceptual plan and conduct preliminary property analyses that can be used in cooperation with public agencies and other stakeholders to develop and promote a river parkway plan for the Lower Ventura River in Ventura County.The project consists of four main elements: (1) a conceptual plan that promotes a vision … Continued

Ormond Beach: Metropolitan Water District Acquisition

This project acquired conservation easements for portions of the Ormond Beach wetlands. In June 2006, the Nature Conservancy completed purchase, with state funding, of 275 acres formerly owned by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).

Potrero Creek Restoration

Volunteers will assist in a 24 acre restoration project on Potrero Creek in the Calleguas Creek watershed by planting native plant species

Emma Wood State Beach Estuary Enhancement and Education Project

Invasive vegetation was removed from the Ventura River during monthly community volunteer events to restore habitat and ecological function in the Ventura River Estuary. Underpriviledged students were educated on wetland science in classroom presentations and on field trips in the estuary.

Santa Clara River Pilot Riparian Restoration

This project implemented Arundo donax eradication and riparian restoration efforts along the Santa Clara River which established self-sustaining native habitat while creating a hands-on learning opportunity for CSU Channel Islands students, UCSB students, Oxnard college students, Green Generations Club members, and the general public. Practitioners worked in small groups and attended lectures and discussions led … Continued