Topanga Lagoon Restoration Planning
Program
Riparian Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
Lead Implementer
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
Funders
California Department of Fish & Wildlife, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California State Coastal Conservancy, Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
Other Organizations
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Project Primary Contact
Angelica Kahler (akahler@rcdsmm.org)
Project Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2020 - 2022
Estimated Total Cost
$921,800.00
Secured Funding
$921,800.00
No Funding Source Identified Yet
$0.00
Targeted Funding
$0.00
Watershed Restoration
Riparian Habitat Restoration
The project consists of reviewing existing data and conducting technical studies to inform the restoration design of Topanga Lagoon and Beach with the goal of recreating a historic lagoon. With input from a technical advisory committee and public stakeholders, we will develop 3 conceptual alternatives to restore ecological function, increase resiliency to sea level rise and climate change, and enhance visitor experience, including potential conversion of onsite structures for low cost overnight accommodations. The restored lagoon will provide habitat to endangered southern steelhead trout and tidewater gobis, among other native species.
Targeted Performance Measure
No Expected Accomplishments provided
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
Rosi Dagit Presents at Topanga Lagoon Stakeholders Meeting on Feb 29th 2020
Credit: Parker House
Location
Budget
$717,000.00 Secured Funding: Coastal Conservancy (SCC)
$60,000.00 Secured Funding: Fisheries Restoration Grant P... (CDFW)
$133,000.00 Secured Funding: General Fund (CDPR)
$11,800.00 Secured Funding: In-Kind (Santa Monica Mountains RCD)
Photos
Topanga Lagoon while connected to ocean in Jan. of 2020 (Timing: Before)
Credit: Parker House
Aerial View of the Restoration Area of Topanga Lagoon (Timing: Before)
Credit: Rosi Dagit
Topanga Lagoon Stakeholders design potential lagoon restoration during Feb 29th 2020 Stakeholder Meeting (Timing: During)
Credit: Parker House
Stakeholder presents lagoon restoration design to the group during Feb 29th 2020 Stakeholder Meeting (Timing: During)
Credit: Parker House
Project last updated 2/15/2023