West Bombay Beach Vegetation Enhancement
Project Type
Vegetation Enhancement
Lead Implementer
California Department of Water Resources
Other Organizations
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Natural Resources Agency, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Project Primary Contact
Steven Garcia (Steven.Garcia@water.ca.gov)
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2021 - ?
Vegetation Enhancement
West Bombay Beach includes 93 acres of Reclamation property which is leased by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The site has been implemented as a vegetation enhancement project using a combination of stormwater spreading, engineered roughness using straw bales, seeding, and surface roughening.
Key Accomplishments
- Surface Roughening Conducted: 93.00 acres
Program Phases
- Phase 1 10-Year Plan
Benefits
- Dust Suppression
- Habitat Enhancement
Endangered Species
No Endangered Species provided
Habitat Types
- Halophytic Scrub & Uplands
Grass Bales
Location
Photos
West Bombay Beach Soil Sampling (Timing: Before)
West Bombay Beach Soil Sampling (Timing: Before)
West Bombay Beach Site Work (Timing: During)
Construction at West Bombay Beach (Timing: During)
Construction at West Bombay Beach (Timing: During)
West Bombay Beach Site (Timing: During)
Project last updated 3/28/2025