San Diego Management & Monitoring ProgramThis project is working to eradicate invasive species and support native plants along Lusardi Creek. Many areas have already been treated and are recruiting natives naturally. Other areas are being planted with natives after invasive plant removal. The current goals include: 1) treat artichoke in several upland areas, 2) continue removing tamarix in the creek, 3) treat any regrowing Peruvian pepper, 4) treat any remaining pampas grass or tree tobacco, 5) work on an overall restoration plan. See the map link below for detailed treatment information.
Project type: Habitat restoration
Target species: Blainville's horned lizard, Coastal cactus wren, Coastal California gnatcatcher, Least Bell's vireo
Target vegetation: coastal sage scrub, riparian forest & scrub
Investigator: Kelly & Associates
Main implementing entity: Glen Laube
Point of contact: Arne Johanson
Project Page manager: Sarah McCutcheon
SDMMP lead: Emily Perkins
Study lead: Arne Johanson
