This project removed exotic plants from approximately 2.4 acres along the southern edge of San Elijo Lagoon and replanted the area with native riparian and buffer species. The project area is one of several targeted for removal of exotic species int he San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Action Plan, which the Coastal Conservancy adopted in May … Continued
This project developed and implemented a comprehensive removal and management plan for non-native, invasive plants found in the wetland and riparian habitats within the San Elijo Lagoon. San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy biologists trained volunteers in habitat restoration techniques, and then worked together to remove unwanted vegetation, plant natives, install protective fencing, and maintain trails to … Continued
This project removed non-native plant species, and restored riparian and select upland habitat areas in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit. This management unit is comprised of seven watershed districts in northern San Diego County where the following efforts have been taken: -Controlled invasive species throughout roughly 280 acres of riparian watershed areas encompassing Agua Hedionda Creek, … Continued
This project sought to survey and treat infestations of the invasive Caulerpa taxifolia (a non-native, aquarium strain of a highly invasive tropical algae with low light and cold tolerance that displaces native habitat and dependent species) in Agua Hedionda Lagoon, with the primary objective and fundamental goal to achieve full eradication. As the centerpiece of … Continued
This project implemented a programmatic, comprehensive watershed-based effort to remove Arundo donax from over 450 acres along the San Luis Rey River and its tributaries by working from the top of the watershed down. The San Luis Rey River watershed is 359,000 acres, originating in the Palomar Mountains and reaching the ocean at the City … Continued
This project restored 28 acres of wildlife habitat to native wetland, transitional and scrub plant communities along 1.7 miles of Upper Sulphur Creek, including removal of 3,600 feet of concrete channel to create a wider, soft-bottom stream channel. The goal of this project was to enable the City of Laguna Niguel to restore approximately 7,900 … Continued
This project developed a comprehensive program to remove non-native, invasive species from the San Juan Hydrologic Unit. The San Juan Hydrologic Unit (SJHU) is a generally trapezoidal-shaped area of 500 square miles in Orange, San Diego and Riverside Counties. This project included the SJHU area within Orange County, which is comprised of approximately half the … Continued
This project restored approximately one half miles of Las Flores Creek in Malibu, including exotic plant removal, bank stabilization, and riparian habitat enhancement. The restoration of Las Flores Creek Park is designed as an environmentally beneficial project. So, in addition to the extensive habitat and floodplain restoration, all efforts are geared to reducing environmental impact: … Continued
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 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 will survey, map, and control populations of five invasive non-native plants that have been identified as high priority EDRR targets in the San Diego region. ‘Friends organizations’ and other groups will be involved in the identification and control of these species.
This project will build the capacity of local residents to engage in the active habitat restoration and enhancement of the Tijuana Estuary and River Valley through a series of events. Students will be educated on the importance of restoration and preservation of wetland habitat, particularly in the Tijuana Estuary, primarily through in-class presentations and stewardship … Continued