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    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
    Sources
    SCAPE Landscape Architecture Arcadis Ducks Unlimited California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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    Organizations

    SCAPE Landscape Architecture
    Arcadis
    Ducks Unlimited

    Relevant Options

    Pilot approaches to bring landowners and key agencies together to plan and implement runoff management, erosion management and riparian restoration activities. Identify models and best practices for joint Develop a coastal management plan to protect park infrastructure and natural resources. Ensure the plan considers the residents, visitors and historic and cultural resources in coastal areas. Designate the flood zone as green space that can be used for trails and recreation or to augment small scale agriculture or flood water retention.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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