Phase I of this project focused on surveys and restoration activities at potential dune habitat between northern Carlsbad and northern La Jolla. This was in order to extend the range and increase the population of dune-dependent species, such as the California least tern, Western snowy plover, and Nuttall's lotus. Phase 2 will focus on the completion and implementation of the following site-specific restoration plan that was developed during the first phase of the project: the Cardiff State Beach Living Shorelines Draft Habitat Restoration Plan. In addition, SELC proposes to conduct invasive species management and support existing populations of special-status/native coastal dune and bluff plant species at South Carlsbad State Beach Campground.
California least tern, Nuttall's acmispon, Western snowy plover
San Diego Association of Governments
Nature Collective
Bradley Nussbaum
Sarah McCutcheon
Sarah McCutcheon
Goal: The overarching goals for addressing invasive plant species in the MSPA are to: (1) Protect Conserved Lands from new or expanding invasive plant species; (2) Detect new invasive species and new invasions early on and control them before the plants have a chance to establish; (3) Address invasive species using the response appropriate for the level of invasiveness (level 1 through 5) as defined in the Invasive Plant Strategic Plan (IPSP)
Management units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
From 2017-2021, continue implementing the IPSP by removing Levels 1, 2, and 3 invasive plant species before their distribution becomes too abundant to control.
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Reduction in =50% of the IPSP Levels 1 and 2 Species by 2021 | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
Goal: The overarching goals for addressing invasive plant species in the MSPA are to: (1) Protect Conserved Lands from new or expanding invasive plant species; (2) Detect new invasive species and new invasions early on and control them before the plants have a chance to establish; (3) Address invasive species using the response appropriate for the level of invasiveness (level 1 through 5) as defined in the Invasive Plant Strategic Plan (IPSP)
Management units: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
From 2017-2021, remove Level 4 and 5 invasive species that are threatening MSP species as specified in the Invasive Plant Strategic Plan.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Remove Level 4 and 5 species that are threatening significant occurrences of MSP species on Conserved Lands | Available for implementation | Brachypodium Control, North County Dunes Restoration |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Project reports submitted within 1 Year of Removal Efforts | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| File name | Lead Author | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Report for Grant Agreement #5001768 – North County Dunes Restoration (Coastal Species) | Gibson, Doug | 2016 | report |