This project will implement an innovative, ecosystem scale approach to enhancement efforts in Bell Creek, an important riparian corridor within the San Juan Creek Watershed at the 4,000-acre Audubon Starr Ranch Sanctuary. Project leaders will conduct riparian wildlife monitoring that might serve as a model for a new “hybrid ecosystem” approach which uses wildlife as … Continued
This project will implement recommendations of the Rose Creek Watershed Opportunities Assessment including completing a watershed-wide hydrologic study, planning for creation of wetlands at the mouth of Rose Creek, and designing trail linkages. The watershed assessment compiled existing information about the watershed and identification of gaps in information, identified current management practices in the watershed, … Continued
The restoration of the historic Ormond Beach wetlands requires the acquisition of 1,100 acres. Only 250 acres of degraded wetlands remain of what was a unique coastal wetland in southern California. In June 2002, the Coastal Conservancy acquired 265 acres formerly owned by Southern California Edison. In June 2006, the Nature Conservancy completed purchase, with … Continued
At over 1,000 acres, Ormond Beach Wetlands is one of the largest wetland restoration opportunities in Southern California. Located in the City of Oxnard, Ormond Beach historically was a dumping ground for polluting industries. It is the site of a power plant and the EPA Halaco Superfund Site. South Oxnard, a poorer community, bears the … Continued
This project will develop and implement an action strategy for the Orange Coast River Park, a 1000 acre mosaic of wetland, riparian, and upland habitats along the lower three miles of the Santa Ana River. It is envisioned that the Orange Coast River Park would extend up the east side of the Santa Ana River … Continued
The Mission Lagoon and Laguna Creek Restoration Project is a multi-year effort to restore important habitats and ecosystem functions to a regionally important coastal wetland. This project will carry out parts of the conceptual design plan and associated technical studies that have been completed for the three project areas. The next phase, final planning and … Continued
This project will develop conceptual plans to enhance and restore 170 acres of tidal wetland habitat in the northeast corner of Mission Bay, including the enhancement of 40 acres of existing tidal wetland habitat, and the creation of approximately 100 acres of tidal marsh and mudflat habitat and 30 acres of transitional/upland habitat. As in … Continued
This project includes preliminary engineering and design for the removal of the Matilija Dam on the Ventura River. Removal of the dam will restore fish passage to historic spawning and rearing habitat for southern steelhead in the upper watershed. It will also restore natural sediment transport downstream and improve sand replenishment at beaches along the … Continued
This project will remove barriers to fish passage in Maria Ygnacio Creek. The project will implement engineered designs that call for several improvements to the creek: removal of a low flow crossing, regrading of the stream channel, installation of engineered stream bed material, installation of a new clear span bridge, and restoration with native riparian … Continued
This project will continue to implement the recommendations from the Lower Malibu Creek and Lagoon Resource Enhancement and Management Study (2000) through enhancement of riparian corridor in the Malibu Creek Watershed. Goals include the comprehensive removal of Arundo donax and other non-native plant species, the enhancement of wetland biodiversity through revegetation with native plant species, … Continued
This project aims to acquire properties within the Los Cerritos Wetlands complex as they become available from willing sellers at fair market value. Each acquisition project will be evaluated on an individual basis. The wetlands in the Los Cerritos complex have been sought by public agencies and environmentalists for habitat conservation for over 20 years. … Continued
This project will prepare a conceptual restoration plan for the Los Cerritos Wetlands. The project will include an assessment of existing resources, hydrologic analysis, identification of opportunities and constraints, an evaluation of alternatives for expanding tidal circulation and restoring fresh and brackish water wetlands. The plan is scheduled to be completed early 2014. Goals include: … Continued