Successful Restoration Season Concludes

On June 21, 2024, Fauna del Noroeste and a dedicated local crew, including community volunteers, concluded a season of habitat restoration at the estuary. Over the past months, local volunteers have diligently removed iceplant from areas where it had invaded the dunes and marshes, displacing native plants. On Friday, the seasonal effort culminated as wheelbarrows were used to transport massive piles of dried iceplant to a dump truck for removal.

This ongoing, multi-year endeavor has yielded outstanding results. Areas that were once dominated by a single non-native species are now adorned with a diverse array of native plants, including beach sun cups, sand verbena, California sea lavender, alkali seaheath, and coastal goldenbush.

We look forward to locals and visitors enjoying the estuary’s beauty and biodiversity as they walk the trail starting at the terminus of Todos Santos Road on the spit. Our hope is that an increasing number of community members will participate in future restoration efforts. La Alianza’s calendar will provide updates on upcoming restoration events. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!