Manhattan Beach Dunes enhances approximately three acres of the existing dunes along the Manhattan Beach shoreline from 36th to 28th Street and 26th to 23rd Street. Why enhance dunes? Nature-based protection measures increase the resiliency of the shoreline while serving as a model for the region and engaging the community through enhanced beach experiences, outreach,… Continue reading Manhattan Beach Dunes
Topic: Beaches, Dunes & Bluffs
Santa Monica Beach Dunes
Los Angeles’ iconic beaches are recognized worldwide, serving as the heart of surf culture and the coastal lifestyle that defines Southern California. To reduce the threats of coastal erosion, flooding, sea level rise, and ensure future generations have a beach to enjoy, The Bay Foundation (TBF) is actively growing Santa Monica Beach Dunes. In 2016,… Continue reading Santa Monica Beach Dunes
SMBNEP Collaborators
Through funding from the National Estuary Program (NEP) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program (SMBNEP) and The Bay Foundation (TBF) (SMBNEP’s host organization) have supported the following local partners and initiatives: Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment: Coastal Access and Beach Visitor User Data… Continue reading SMBNEP Collaborators