This report summarizes activities for the Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project from December 2015 through October 2021. The restoration was implemented in two phases over the course of two weeks in December 2016 including the installation of fencing and seeding of native coastal strand vegetation species. For details on the implementation efforts and prior… Continue reading Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project – Year 5 Report
Topic Category: Protecting Beaches
Year in Review: January
SMDP kicks off its Year in Review with TBF’s Malibu project.
How Did The OC Oil Spill Impact Local Seafood?
LAist interviews a number of people in OC around the recent oil spill and the safety of local seafood, and asks several Southern California experts if another oil spill will happen. “Change is coming to Southern California but it’s hard to say what that will look like. Tom Ford, CEO of The Bay Foundation, notes that oil… Continue reading How Did The OC Oil Spill Impact Local Seafood?
King tides to offer a glimpse at the future of sea level rise
The king tides are coming and bringing with them a peek at how rising sea levels will likely impact our coastline by 2100. …Fortunately, the news is not all dire on sea level rise and beach erosion, says TBF’s Tom Ford. The Bay Foundation is working on a nature based solution called the Los Angeles… Continue reading King tides to offer a glimpse at the future of sea level rise
TBF Santa Monica Bay Subtidal Eelgrass Restoration and Monitoring Plan
This project document explore the background, implementation, and monitoring process behind the restoration of Pacific Eelgrass, (Zostera pacifica), to the Santa Monica Bay.
Q&A with LMU CRI’s Karina Johnston
A punctured pipeline off the coast of Orange County released oil into the ocean in early October. Though a southbound current kept the oil from beaches near LMU, the spill reminds coastal communities of the very real threat of an environmental disaster. Shedding light on the oil spill and giving details about the local work… Continue reading Q&A with LMU CRI’s Karina Johnston
Point Dume Beach Existing and Proposed View
Images of Point Dume Beach pre-restoration alongside a post-restoration rendering.
Zuma Lagoon Existing and Proposed View
Images of Zuma Lagoon pre-restoration alongside a post-restoration rendering.
Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project.
Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project.