Roughly 80-95% of southern steelhead trout have lost their historical habitat ranges due to damming and other human impacts. Obstacles such as dams block access to fish spawning and rearing habitats and can severely impact natural stream functions and hydrology. Barriers in streams and rivers are major challenges to the recovery of endangered steelhead trout… Continue reading Fish Barrier Removal
Topic: Wildlife
Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics
Frequent storms and larger waves pounding the Southern California coastline are major causes for concern if we hope to preserve our beaches and rocky shorelines for future generations to enjoy. The Bay Foundation (TBF) spearheaded a study to investigate how we can protect our shorelines using kelp forest restoration techniques. A variety of tools are… Continue reading Kelp Forest Hydrodynamics
LAX Dunes
The LAX Dunes (also known as the Los Angeles/El Segundo Dunes) lie between the west end of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Pacific Ocean. They are the largest remaining representation of coastal dune community in Southern California. The 302-acre dune site is owned and managed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and… Continue reading LAX Dunes
Dockweiler Beach Dunes
The Dockweiler Beach Dunes aims to establish approximately four acres of sandy beach and coastal bluff habitat and implement a pilot restoration to establish adjacent offshore eelgrass within a one-acre footprint. This initiative establishes a healthy living shoreline that can support native plants and animal species both in marine and terrestrial ecosystems, while providing enhanced… Continue reading Dockweiler Beach Dunes
Malibu Lagoon Restoration
Malibu Lagoon is a 31-acre shallow water estuary occurring at the terminus of the Malibu Creek Watershed, the second-largest watershed draining into Santa Monica Bay. The lagoon is fed by fresh water from Malibu Creek and other sources. Periodically the lagoon breaches, cutting through the berm, opening the lagoon to ocean water from the Pacific… Continue reading Malibu Lagoon Restoration
Kelp Forest Restoration Project
The kelp forest ecosystems off the southern California coast are known to be some of the world’s most diverse and productive ecosystems. They are vital for providing habitat and food for over 700 marine species, including kelp bass, California spiny lobster, abalones, marine mammals, birds, and fish. Many of these kelp forest species are the… Continue reading Kelp Forest Restoration Project
Malibu Beach Dunes
Malibu Beach Dunes establishes approximately three acres of sandy beach and dune habitat at Malibu’s Zuma Beach and Point Dume Beach. This effort provides multiple ecosystem benefits such as stabilizing the shoreline and creating habitat for native flowering plants and shorebirds. The Bay Foundation (TBF) kicked off implementation in the winter of 2020-2021, in partnership… Continue reading Malibu Beach Dunes
Manhattan Beach Dunes
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
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 Dunes
In 2016, The Bay Foundation (TBF) restored approximately three acres of native plants very close to the shoreline in Santa Monica. Living on the ocean’s edge, this community of plants attracts insects and birds and adapts to the harsh conditions of beach life, including salt spray, wind, and intense sunlight. As the plants of the… Continue reading Santa Monica Beach Dunes