Looking across the vast urbanized landscape in the Los Angeles Basin, it is almost impossible to imagine the natural landscape prior to human development. The remaining wetlands leave only a few clues about the past wetland complexes in this region. Nevertheless, the past is vital to understanding the foundation of landscape-processes, historical wetland distribution, and… Continue reading Historical Ecology of the Ballona Creek Watershed
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Contemporary and Historical Hydrologic Analysis of the Ballona Creek Watershed
The current study investigates the partitioning of native and non-native water sources for the Ballona Creek Watershed—a highly urbanized system within the Los Angeles basin. The goal is to evaluate the impact of imported water on spatial and temporal hydrologic cycling and to develop conceptual models of the system as it has evolved from pre-development… Continue reading Contemporary and Historical Hydrologic Analysis of the Ballona Creek Watershed
Southern California Green Abalone and Kelp Forest Restoration Project: January 1, 2012 – September 30, 2015
(Abstract) The Southern California Green Abalone and Kelp Forest Restoration Project aims to restore populations of green abalone (Haliotis fulgens), a federal species of concern, to Southern California where they were once plentiful and supported a thriving commercial fishing industry. This pilot project explored methods of spawning, rearing, and outplanting green abalone, investigated the genetic… Continue reading Southern California Green Abalone and Kelp Forest Restoration Project: January 1, 2012 – September 30, 2015
Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2015 – June 2016 (Year 3) – Appendices
Appendices to Year 3 Annual Report including project maps, photos and additional data.
Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2015 – June 2016 (Year 3)
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 a Year 3 update on the Palos Verdes Kelp Forest Restoration Project.
Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project Comprehensive Monitoring Report (Year 2)
The Malibu Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Project was complete on 31 March 2013. An evaluation of post-restoration conditions, through detailed physical, chemical, and biological monitoring components have resulted in several overarching trends. Find out more in this comprehensive report.
Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2014 – June 2015 (Year 2) – Appendices
Appendices to Year 2 Annual Report including project maps, photos and additional data.
Kelp Forest Restoration Annual Report July 2014 – June 2015 (Year 2)
This project developed from an interest in the protection and preservation of giant kelp communities in the Southern California Bight. 2015 Annual Report for the Palos Verdes Kelp Forest Restoration Project.
The Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Baseline Assessment Program 2009-2010 Final Report
In September 2010, the SMBRC completed the first year of surveys at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (BWER). The comprehensive surveys were developed in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Game and the California State Coastal Conservancy to assess the condition of the BWER and inform the state’s wetlands restoration planning. This document… Continue reading The Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Baseline Assessment Program 2009-2010 Final Report
Climate Change Implications for Ballona Wetlands Restoration
The purpose of the Ballona Wetlands Climate Change study was to investigate the implications of potential changes in precipitation and sea level to the BWER. The study includes the application and integration of multiple models under various climate change scenarios to two proposed wetland restoration alternatives.