Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (Carmel River FREE) Project
A watershed-related issue examined by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
Contents
Summary
The Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (Carmel River FREE) is a multi-level project in the Lower Carmel River Watershed east of Highway 1. Carmel River FREE is a collaboration between the Big Sur Land Trust and the County of Monterey. Construction is projected to begin in 2017. [1] The project encompasses the following goals:
- Removal of 1/2 mile levee section to allow the Carmel River access to the floodplain,
- Construction of a causeway along Highway 1 to connect the floodplain and the Carmel River Lagoon,
- 130 acres of riparian and wetland habitat restoration,
- 36 acres reserved for organic agriculture and public access.
Location
Lower Carmel River Watershed, Monterey County, California
History
Resources at stake
Stakeholders
County of Monterey
Monterey County Water Resources Agency
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Clint and Margaret Eastwood
Laws, policies, & regulations
Systems
... What elements of the biophysical system are/were involved?...
Science
...What scientific studies are or would be relevant / already completed?...
Tools
...What analytical (e.g. modeling) tools were or could be used?...
Future research
...What knowledge gaps remain?...
References
Disclaimer
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