The Argonaut: The city of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation have launched an expansion of their dune restoration project, the Santa Monica Beach Dunes, which will restore almost 30 additional acres of beach along the shoreline back to a natural state. The Feb. 24 announcement marked Phase III of a resilience plan to see… Continue reading Protecting the Shoreline: 30 Acres added to Santa Monica Beach Dunes
Author: Georgia Tunioli
Santa Monica Expands Nature Based Dune Work Along City Shoreline
SANTA MONICA/VENICE – Santa Monica is expanding its beach-dune restoration project from the Pier toward the Venice border—an effort the City says will add nearly 30 additional acres of restored dunes intended to buffer erosion and flooding as sea levels rise. The City of Santa Monica said Thursday, Feb. 26, that Phase III of the… Continue reading Santa Monica Expands Nature Based Dune Work Along City Shoreline
30 New Acres Being Added To Santa Monica Beach Dunes
SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, February 24, the city of Santa Monica indicated in a news release that the city and The Bay Foundation (TBF) launched an expansion of their dune restoration project, the Santa Monica Beach Dunes, that will see 30 additional acres of beach along local shorelines returned back to a natural, wild state.
Beach Dune Project Picks Up Steam
Santa Monica Lookout: Work began Tuesday on a row of dunes at Santa Monica Beach that will stretch from the Pier to the sands along the Venice border, City officials announced. A joint effort by the City and The Bay Foundation (TBF), the 30-acre project will nearly double the area of dunes in active restoration… Continue reading Beach Dune Project Picks Up Steam
30 New Acres Added to Santa Monica Beach Dunes
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2026) — The city of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation (TBF) today launched an expansion of their dune restoration project, the Santa Monica Beach Dunes, that will see nearly 30 additional acres of beach along local shorelines returned back to a natural, wild state.
The planet’s other forest crisis
LA Times: The decline of California’s kelp forests since the marine heat wave of 2013-17 has seen only minor recovery despite heroic efforts at restoration carried out by scientists, fishermen, coastal tribes, volunteer divers and conservationists. Nor is the threat to kelp localized. Rather the loss, like the expansion of mega-wildfires on land from Los Angeles… Continue reading The planet’s other forest crisis
Underwater Forests Return to Life off the Coast of California, and That Might be Good News for the Entire Planet
Smithsonian Magazine: Underwater Forests Return to Life off the Coast of California, and That Might be Good News for the Entire Planet. Wondrous kelp beds harbor a complex ecosystem that’s teeming with life, cleaning the water and the atmosphere, and bringing new hope for the future… Off the coast of Palos Verdes, a famed surfing… Continue reading Underwater Forests Return to Life off the Coast of California, and That Might be Good News for the Entire Planet
Growing Our Wave of Impact: Welcoming Eight New Partners in 2025
OSA: Ocean Sewage Alliance is proud to welcome eight new partners in 2025! This diverse cohort—spanning AI monitoring, circular sanitation, community mobilization, and workforce development—dramatically expands our collective ability to tackle ocean sewage pollution. We are thrilled to unite these innovators, whose expertise will accelerate our mission for a cleaner, healthier ocean for all.
Santa Monica Dune Restoration Project Wins Unanimous Approval Despite Fire Concerns
Santa Monica Daily Press: The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a controversial plan Thursday, Sept. 11, to restore 38.5 acres of native dune habitat along Santa Monica State Beach, despite fierce opposition from beachfront residents who warn the project could increase fire risks and attract homeless encampments. The Phase 3 expansion will nearly double the… Continue reading Santa Monica Dune Restoration Project Wins Unanimous Approval Despite Fire Concerns
Coastal Commission Approves Santa Monica Dune Restoration Plan
Palisades News: The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved a plan Thursday to restore 38.5 acres of native dune habitat along Santa Monica State Beach, advancing efforts to boost coastal resilience and biodiversity, the commission announced. The 10-0 vote, following a contentious public hearing in Fort Bragg, greenlit a five-year permit for the City of Santa… Continue reading Coastal Commission Approves Santa Monica Dune Restoration Plan