The Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project (MBDR) will enhance approximately three acres of the existing dunes along the Manhattan Beach shoreline from 36th to 28th Street and 26th to 23rd Street. This project will increase the resiliency of the shoreline through the implementation of nature-based protection measures, while serving as a model for the region… Continue reading Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project
Topic Category: Coastal Resilience
Other Stream and Wetland Projects
These projects and programs conducted by The Bay Foundation (TBF), along with our many partners, have helped to restore ecosystems while generating valuable information that supports regional wetland management.
Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project
The Bay Foundation (TBF) restored approximately three acres of plants adapted to live on the beach very close to the shoreline for the Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project. Living on the ocean’s edge, this community of plants attracted insects and birds, and adapted to the harsh conditions of beach life, including salt spray, wind, and… Continue reading Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project
Source Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year globally and less than 9% is recycled. By 2050 plastic is expected to outweigh all fish in the oceans. Much of this marine debris results from disposable plastic products, specifically single-use disposable food and beverage packaging, that have a short life span and are quickly… Continue reading Source Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
Table to Farm
Food decomposing in a landfill releases methane, a greenhouse gas 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide. By composting locally, we reduce transportation associated with hauling waste to faraway processing facilities, which lowers smog-forming air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions. Simultaneously, applying compost builds healthy soils, increases water retention, and enhances soil carbon sequestration. Table… Continue reading Table to Farm