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Desert Shores Channel Restoration

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Project Overview

Basics

Aquatic Habitat
Desert Shores Channel Restoration

Planning/Design
The Desert Shores Channel Restoration Project is located adjacent to the Desert Shores community in the marina that has become disconnected from the Sea. Implementation of the Desert Shores Channel Restoration Project would refill the five southernmost boat channels in the Desert Shores Marina.

2020
2025
2027
4/30/2025

Project Attributes

Purpose & Goals

Purpose & Goals
The project aims to meet the project goals of habitat restoration and dust suppression by refilling the channels with water at a salinity level that provides habitat for fish and birds. In addition, habitat benefits are anticipated through revegetation.

Schedule Status

Design
Conceptual
Land & Water Rights
25% Complete
Environmental
25% Complete
Construction
Not Started
Notes about Status
This is a partner project with SSMP, Imperial County, and Salton Sea Authority.

Location

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  • Imperial

Organizations

Funder
  • U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lead Agency
  • California Natural Resources Agency
Lead Implementer
  • Salton Sea Authority
Partners
  • California Department of Water Resources
  • Imperial County
  • U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Contacts

Melinda Dorin - California Department of Water Resources (DWR) (Melinda.Dorin@water.ca.gov)

Activities & Outcomes

Expected Activities & Outcomes

Fish and Wildlife Habitat Acres Counted Towards SWRCB WR 2017-0134 Target 30 acres
Public Amenities & Recreation Access Amenity Type: Water access points for non-motorized boating 1
Public Amenities & Recreation Access Amenity Type: Public viewing areas 1

Reported Activities & Outcomes

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Benefits

Benefits

Endangered Species

Endangered Species

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Habitat Types

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