Dune Restoration Increases Flood Protection & Access for Community

This project is testing the effectiveness of dune restoration as a tactic for combatting sea-level rise and erosion in Southern California. Sand dunes were constructed from locally dredged material and planted with native vegetation. It is projected that this project will successfully protect the shoreline from flooding with no additional sand maintenance until 2050. This project also created new habitat for coastal plants and animals, as well as enhanced public access to the beach. This project represents successful adaptive management as this dune restoration buys the city time to plan for future increases in sea-level rise.