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
As part of their Marine Education Project, the Community-Based Restoration and Education Program through the California Coastal Commission engages the public to restore the native biodiversity of Upper Newport Bay. In the Newport Valley restoration site, the Community-Based Restoration and Education Program seeks to eradicate invasive plants and install native plants to support the restoration … 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 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
This project aims to relocate Gaviota Beach Road (entry road) to create an all-weather access road and stream crossing for Gaviota State Park and neighboring Hollister Ranch. Relocating the road will benefit recreational use by improving access to Gaviota State Park. The project will also benefit sandy beaches by relocating the road out of the … Continued
This project will implement the restoration plan included in the Coal Oil Point Reserve Management Plan. The project will remove exotic plant species, revegetate habitat areas and develop a monitoring protocol for seasonally tidal wetlands. The project includes restoration of uplands adjacent to the Devereux Slough. The Coal Oil Point Reserve is a University-owned coastal … Continued
Carpinteria Creek is located in coastal Santa Barbara County, about 10 miles southeast of the City of Santa Barbara. It begins in the Santa Ynez Mountains at an elevation of about 4,700 feet and drains a watershed of about 15 square miles, characterized by steep hillsides and canyons. Carpinteria Creek offers an excellent opportunity to … Continued
Following the completion of the Buena Vista Lagoon Feasibility Analysis in 2004, partners collaborated on multiple stages of an environmental impact report to weigh the restoration options outlined in the Feasibility Analysis. The Buena Vista Lagoon Restoration Plan outlined three basic options for lagoon restoration: 1) maintain the lagoon as primarily a freshwater system; 2) … Continued