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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

    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

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