Species Conservation Habitat Expansion
Project Type
Aquatic Habitat
Lead Implementer
California Department of Water Resources
Other Organizations
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Natural Resources Agency, Imperial Irrigation District, Salton Sea Management Program, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Project Primary Contact
Melinda Dorin (Melinda.Dorin@water.ca.gov)
Project Stage
Implementation
Duration
2023 - 2027
Aquatic Habitat
The SCH expansion is being designed to further the SSMP goal towards 14,900 acres of aquatic habitat. Due to the increasing salinity in the Salton Sea from the receding shoreline habitat is being lost. To increase the amount of aquatic habitat for piscivorous birds, additional ponds would be constructed around the SCH. The ponds would provide up to an additional 7,000 acres and would be designed to meet the same performance criteria as SCH. Nesting and loafing islands, and shallow, mid- and deep areas would be constructed. The project footprint will be refined during the design phase.
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of Project
Program Phases
- Phase 1 10-Year Plan
Benefits
- Dust Suppression
- Habitat Enhancement
- Species Conservation
Endangered Species
- Desert Pupfish
- Yuma Ridgway's Rail
Habitat Types
- Managed Aquatic Habitat
Location
Photos
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Project last updated 3/28/2025