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East Beach Restoration Project

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The East Beach Habitat Restoration Project will implement the restoration of native plants on sand dunes currently covered by non-native, invasive ice plant. Native coastal dune plant species aid in the formation of sand dunes, support local birds and wildlife, and honor Santa Barbara’s unique local ecology. Work will commence in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in December 2023.

You can read more in the full media release here.