2024 - 2028
Santa Clara River Artesian Site Habitat Restoration Project
Project Description
Project Goals
Our Santa Clara RIver Artesian Site Habitat Restoration Project in Santa Paula aims to restore 10.2 acres of wetland habitat along the Santa Clara River. This area impacts up to 20 miles of river downstream. The site was overtaken by invasive species such as giant reed, castor bean, tree tobacco, and salt cedar, which SCRC staff is actively removing and revegetating with native California plant species. This project will benefit local ecosystems in and along the river by promoting species diversity and enhancing water quality.
This project is following a planting plan that divides the site into five specific habitat types based on soil moisture, including riparian scrub with woodland component, seasonal wetland, a sage scrub buffer boundary, full riparian scrub, and wet meadow.
The Nature Conservancy
This project property is owned by The Nature Conservancy, and is managed by Bonneville Environmental Foundation. The project also receives funding from Procter & Gamble. The project began in 2024 and is set to be completed in 2028.