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

Sources

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

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Organizations

SCAPE Landscape Architecture

Arcadis

Ducks Unlimited

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Relevant Options

Restore existing wetlands to provide resilient habitats, improve water quality and slow floodwaters. Collaborate with state floodplain managers and mitigation officials to incorporate Integrated Flood Management (IFM) approaches that consider entire basins or watersheds into local plans. IFM considers Develop a land bank program to preserve the natural and beneficial functions of flood hazard areas.

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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