This project cleared Arundo donax from approximately 5.2 miles of stream corridor along Malibu Creek. One of the most destructive forces to wildlands, natural resources, biodiversity and habitat is the invasion and dominance of non-native plant species. Non-natives alter the indigenous landscape by forming monocultures that suffocate all other plant species. We are all familiar … Continued
This project acquired a two block area space of property in the Santa Monica Mountains to preserve 849 acres of wildlife and riparian habitat within the Santa Monic Mountains National Recreation Area and reaches of Corral Canyon Creek. The Santa Monica Bay Watershed encompasses 55 miles of coastline and beaches and covers 182,000 acres. The … Continued
This project completed restoration of 4.5 acres of an existing avocado grove to riparian habitat at Zuma Canyon within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Zuma Canyon is home to perennial streams that give rise to an abundance pf animal and plant life and is also a minimally developed haven amongst a continuously developing … Continued
This project supported work by the National Park Service in the removal of human-made fish barriers, and restoring stream habitat to both facilitate steelhead restoration and serve as a location for environmentally sensitive educational outreach and public use. The project involved the removal of three check dams and four Arizona crossings. Upon project completion and … Continued
This project acquired 117 acres of 325 target acres in the upper Solstice Canyon watershed of the Santa Monica Mountains to complete continuous parkland ownership between the upper and lower reaches of Solstice Creek. Located in Malibu, this site has one of the only year-round waterfalls in the Santa Monica Mountains. Full of history dating … Continued
This project acquired approximately 90 acres of wetland, riparian, and upland habitat that supports La Sierra Lake in the Malibu Creek watershed. The Malibu Creek Watershed is one of the last spots that’s relatively undeveloped in the Los Angeles urban area. However, the area also offers up a clear picture of the harm humans are … Continued
This project prepared engineering plans, permits, and environmental review documents to restore steelhead access to approximately 1.5 miles of Solstice Creek in the Santa Monica Mountains. The project aimed to develop plans to remove fish passage barriers and restore habitat conditions to facilitate passage for southern steelhead trout in the Solstice Creek watershed. The project … Continued
This project completed a stream bank stabilization and revegetation project in Grimes Canyon, a tributary to the Santa Clara River. The Santa Clara River is the largest river system in Southern California remaining in a relatively natural state. The Santa Clara River flows in a westerly direction for approximately 84 miles through Tie Canyon, Aliso … Continued
This project acquired the privately owned portions of the Ormond Beach wetlands. In June 2002, the Coastal Conservancy acquired 265 acres formerly owned by Southern California Edison. In June 2006, the Nature Conservancy completed purchase of 275 acres from Metropolitan Water District (MWD). Future acquisition of 210 to 340 acres of adjacent agriculture property is … Continued
This project completed restoration and enhancement activities on the Hedrick Ranch, a 223-acre riparian preserve along the Santa Clara River. Approximately 94 acres of the site lies in the upper floodplain terrace and the balance of 129 acres lies in the river channel active over the past 10 years. The project implemented the recommendations of … Continued
This project removed invasive Arundo donax from a 5-acre parcel adjacent to the Ventura River and revegetated the acreage with native riparian species. Giant cane (Arundo donax), has displaced native riparian vegetation critical for wildlife habitat. Many special-status wildlife species, including the southern steelhead, occur in the watershed and benefit from the removal of giant … Continued
This project performed various studies to evaluate the feasibility of removing Matilija Dam on the Ventura River to restore natual water and sediment flows, and provide access to upstream steelhead trout habitat. Matilija Dam is responsible for a variety of adverse effects on stream ecology and wildlife. The sediment trapped by the dam has deprived … Continued