North Lake Pilot Demonstration
Project Type
Aquatic Habitat
Lead Implementer
Riverside County
Other Organizations
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Water Resources, California Natural Resources Agency, Coachella Valley Water District, Salton Sea Authority
Project Primary Contact
Evon Willhoff (Evon.Willhoff@water.ca.gov)
Project Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2026 - ?
Aquatic Habitat
In April 2021, the State entered a $19.25M (Prop 68) funding agreement with the Salton Sea Authority (SSA) to plan and construct the North Lake Pilot Demonstration Project. This project will be jointly developed by the SSMP, the SSA, and Riverside County. The project consists of an approximately 70-acre project area including at
least 40 acres of wetlands and a shallow lake of up to 30 acres located at the northern end of the Salton Sea, in Riverside County near the unincorporated community of North Shore. create habitat for fish and birds, suppress dust, and provide recreational opportunities near the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club Community Center.
least 40 acres of wetlands and a shallow lake of up to 30 acres located at the northern end of the Salton Sea, in Riverside County near the unincorporated community of North Shore. create habitat for fish and birds, suppress dust, and provide recreational opportunities near the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club Community Center.
Targeted Activities & Outcomes
- Fish and Wildlife Habitat Acres Counted Towards SWRCB WR 2017-0134 Target: 70.00 acres
Program Phases
- Phase 1 10-Year Plan
Benefits
- Dust Suppression
- Habitat Enhancement
- Recreation
- Species Conservation
Endangered Species
No Endangered Species provided
Habitat Types
- Managed Aquatic Habitat
Location
Photos
No additional photos provided
Project last updated 4/29/2025