Los Angeles International Airport Coastal Dunes Improvement Project Ecological Monitoring Report 20 June 2018

In September 2012, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) of the City of Los Angeles applied for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) through the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to implement the Coastal Dunes Improvement Project (CDIP). The CDP permitted restoration activities in the CDIP area of the northern LAX Dunes. This Ecological Monitoring Report includes documentation… Continue reading Los Angeles International Airport Coastal Dunes Improvement Project Ecological Monitoring Report 20 June 2018

Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California June 2018 – Annual Project Report

Objective long-term data on the type, extent and location of boating and boat-based fishing directly supports the success of marine spatial planning and resource management of coastal oceans. This project was initiated to generate an objective fishery-independent dataset to define the extent of boating activities in the state waters off the coast of mainland southern… Continue reading Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California June 2018 – Annual Project Report

Mark Abramson Response Letter

This letter was written in response to the Judy Abel article “Surf Community Calling for Immediate Changes at Malibu Lagoon.” It seeks to correct misinformation and also clarify the goals of the Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project.

Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2017 – June 2018 (Year 5)

Kelp forest ecosystems are iconic and productive features along the coast of California with services that span a wide array of consumptive (e.g., commercial and recreational fishing) and non-consumptive (e.g., tourism, scuba diving and coastal protection) uses. This publication provides an update on the Palos Verdes Kelp Forest Restoration Project

Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California March 2017 – Annual Project Report

Objective long-term data on the type, extent and location of boating and boat-based fishing directly supports the success of marine spatial planning and resource management of coastal oceans. This project was initiated to generate an objective fishery-independent dataset to define the extent of boating activities in the state waters off the coast of mainland southern… Continue reading Aerial Monitoring of Ocean Vessels in Southern California March 2017 – Annual Project Report

Ballona Wetlands Restoration: Community Iceplant Removal Project Final Report

The Bay Foundation (TBF), in partnership with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Friends of Ballona Wetlands (FBW), Loyola Marymount University, and community volunteers are conducting a project to remove invasive vegetation while broadening public involvement and stewardship at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (Reserve). This report serves as the final product for the… Continue reading Ballona Wetlands Restoration: Community Iceplant Removal Project Final Report