Case Study

California State Coastal Conservancy: Gravel Beach and Berm for Shorebird Habitat Creation, Erosion Control and Flood Protection

An adaptive management plan was used in a pilot project to design a 300-foot, nature-based feature. The approach included designing and implementing a robust monitoring protocol to assess site feasibility and eventually scale the project from a 300-foot feature to a one-mile feature.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards

Flooding – Coastal

Assets

Natural Areas and Wildlife

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Case Study: California State Coastal Conservancy - Gravel Beach and Berm for Shorebird Habitat Creation, Erosion Control and Flood Protection

Organizations

SCAPE Landscape Architecture

Arcadis

Ducks Unlimited

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Relevant Options

Develop a program to remove invasive plants to avoid competition during extreme drought or wet periods. Preserve undeveloped and vulnerable shoreline. Conduct habitat, stream and floodplain restoration on properties purchased through floodplain buyouts.

Steps to Resilience

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Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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