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The Triple M Ranch is a 195 acre farm located in the lower [[Carneros Watershed]] at 420 Hall Road, Las Lomas, CA. 95076. It is owned an operated by Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association ([[ALBA]]).
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[[Image:TripleMMap Laurel.jpg|400px|thumb|Location of Triple M Ranch, image courtesy of Laurel Marcus & Associates.]]<ref>[1] Location of Triple M Ranch, image courtesy of Laurel Marcus & Associates. [accessed 02 Feb 2011] </ref>
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== Setting ==
 
== Setting ==
The Triple M Ranch (illustrated [http://elkhornsloughctp.org/uploads/1238016056Triple%20M%20in%20Context%20Map.pdf here] )
 
<ref>[1] Location of Triple M Ranch, image courtesy of Laurel Marcus & Associates. [accessed 02 Feb 2011] </ref>  is a 195 acre farm located in the lower [[Carneros Watershed]] at 420 Hall Road, Las Lomas, CA. 95076.
 
  
The Triple M Ranch was purchased by Land Based Training Association ([[ALBA]])<ref>[3] http://www.albafarmers.org/about.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011] </ref>, with assistance from the California State Coastal Conservancy and the Packard Foundation in 2000. As part of the conditional assistance received when purchasing the land, ALBA has set aside 135 acres of the ranch as a natural land easement <ref>[4] http://www.albafarmers.org/farms.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011] </ref>. Development rights to the land were given to the [[Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF)]] ensuring that the Triple M Ranch will remain undeveloped, and a substantial portion of the property preserved as natural lands.
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The Triple M Ranch was purchased by [[ALBA]] <ref>[3] http://www.albafarmers.org/about.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011] </ref>, with conditional assistance from the California State Coastal Conservancy and the Packard Foundation in 2000. As part of the conditional assistance received when purchasing the land, ALBA has set aside 135 acres of the ranch as a natural land easement <ref>[4] http://www.albafarmers.org/farms.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011] </ref>. Development rights to the land were given to the [[Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF)]], ensuring that the Triple M Ranch will remain undeveloped and that a substantial portion of the property will remain a natural preserve.
  
 
== Wetland Restoration Project ==
 
== Wetland Restoration Project ==
The ESF in conjunction with ALBA, completed a Land Management Plan which outlines the project that will restore or enhance the natural lands on the property. The goals of this management plan include (among others) the restoration of the Carneros Creek riparian corridor as well as on site wetlands, the creation of hills and ponds for the purpose of providing habitat for special status amphibians, flood protection, and the improvement of water quality.  
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The ESF in conjunction with [[ALBA]], completed a Land Management Plan that outlined a project to restore and enhance natural land on the property. The goals of this management plan include (among others) the restoration of the Carneros Creek riparian corridor and of site wetlands; the creation of hills and ponds for the purpose of providing habitat for special status amphibians; and the improvement of water quality and flood protection.<ref>[5] Laurel Marcus & Associates. 2003. Triple M Ranch land management plan. Prepared for the Elkhorn Slough Foundation </ref> <ref>[6] Largay B. 2007. ALBA Triple M Wetlands Project: Existing conditions and Conceptual Design-Technical Advisory Committee Review Draft. Largay Hydrologic Sciences, LLC. http://hydro.csumb.edu/ALBA_CSUMB/ALBA_Triple_M_Conditions_Concepts.pdf. </ref>.  The reach of Carneros Creek that bisects the property has historically been channelized and straightened in past decades. Currently, however, the creek is in the process of "self-restoration"  as dredge spoil levees have been allowed to degrade and the flow is no longer confined within an artificial channel <ref>[2] Holloway R. 2010. Annual Sediment Retention and Hydraulic Residence Time Variability in a Riverine Wetland Receiving Unregulated Inflow from Agricultural Runoff. [Master‟s thesis]. Seaside (CA): California State University, Monterey Bay. Available from: http://sep.csumb.edu/cwsp/theses/Holloway_Thesis_101217.pdf </ref>
<ref>[5] Laurel Marcus & Associates. 2003. Triple M Ranch land management plan. Prepared for the Elkhorn Slough Foundation </ref> <ref>[6] Largay B. 2007. ALBA Triple M Wetlands Project: Existing conditions and Conceptual Design-Technical Advisory Committee Review Draft. Largay Hydrologic Sciences, LLC. http://hydro.csumb.edu/ALBA_CSUMB/ALBA_Triple_M_Conditions_Concepts.pdf. </ref>.  The reach of Carneros Creek that bisects the property has historically been channelized and straightened in decades past. Currently, however, the creek is in the process of "self-restoration"  as dredge spoil levees have been allowed to degrade and the flow is no longer confined within an artificial channel <ref>[2] Holloway R. 2010. Annual Sediment Retention and Hydraulic Residence Time Variability in a Riverine Wetland Receiving Unregulated Inflow from Agricultural Runoff. [Master‟s thesis]. Seaside (CA): California State University, Monterey Bay. Available
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This project will restore approximately 40 acres of wetlands and floodplains, which have been repeatedly dredged and used for agriculture in the 80 years prior to [[ALBA]] ownership
from: http://sep.csumb.edu/cwsp/theses/Holloway_Thesis_101217.pdf </ref>
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This project will restore approximately 40 acres of wetlands and floodplains, which have been repeatedly dredged and used for agriculture in the 80 years prior to ALBA's ownership
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<ref>[7] Coastal Training Program at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. ALBA Wetland Restoration  
 
<ref>[7] Coastal Training Program at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. ALBA Wetland Restoration  
 
  http://elkhornsloughctp.org/reference/subissue_detail.php?SUBISSUE_ID=48 [accessed 02 Feb 2011] </ref>.
 
  http://elkhornsloughctp.org/reference/subissue_detail.php?SUBISSUE_ID=48 [accessed 02 Feb 2011] </ref>.
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[[Image:Restoration map.jpg|400px|thumb|Wetland restoration project plans. Image courtesy of Largay Hydrologic Sciences, LLC.]]
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==Research Projects on Triple M Ranch==
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* Bassett R. 2010. Quantifying spatially-explicit change in sediment storage on an emerging floodplain and wetland on Carneros Creek, CA (May 2010). A Capstone Project Presented to the Faculty of Science and Environmental Policy in the College of Science, Media Arts, and Technology at California State University, Monterey Bay in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science [http://hydro.csumb.edu/Doug/html/Bassett_wetland_sed_alba_2010.pdf Full pdf]
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* Holloway R. 2010. Annual Sediment Retention and Hydraulic Residence Time Variability in a Riverine Wetland Receiving Unregulated Inflow from Agricultural Runoff (December 2010). A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy California State University Monterey Bay in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Coastal and Watershed Science and Policy [http://sep.csumb.edu/cwsp/theses/Holloway_Thesis_101217.pdf Full pdf ]
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
[[Carneros Watershed]]
 
[http://ecoviz.csumb.edu/wiki/index.php/ALBA Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (ALBA)]
 
[[Watershed Issues on the Central Coast of California]]
 
[[Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF)]]
 
  
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* [[Carneros Watershed]]
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* [http://ecoviz.csumb.edu/wiki/index.php/ALBA Agriculture and Land Based Training Association (ALBA)]
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* [[Watershed Issues on the Central Coast of California]]
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* [[Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF)]]
  
 
== Disclaimer ==
 
== Disclaimer ==
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
 
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.

Latest revision as of 17:43, 10 February 2011

The Triple M Ranch is a 195 acre farm located in the lower Carneros Watershed at 420 Hall Road, Las Lomas, CA. 95076. It is owned an operated by Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA).

Location of Triple M Ranch, image courtesy of Laurel Marcus & Associates.
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Setting

The Triple M Ranch was purchased by ALBA [2], with conditional assistance from the California State Coastal Conservancy and the Packard Foundation in 2000. As part of the conditional assistance received when purchasing the land, ALBA has set aside 135 acres of the ranch as a natural land easement [3]. Development rights to the land were given to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF), ensuring that the Triple M Ranch will remain undeveloped and that a substantial portion of the property will remain a natural preserve.

Wetland Restoration Project

The ESF in conjunction with ALBA, completed a Land Management Plan that outlined a project to restore and enhance natural land on the property. The goals of this management plan include (among others) the restoration of the Carneros Creek riparian corridor and of site wetlands; the creation of hills and ponds for the purpose of providing habitat for special status amphibians; and the improvement of water quality and flood protection.[4] [5]. The reach of Carneros Creek that bisects the property has historically been channelized and straightened in past decades. Currently, however, the creek is in the process of "self-restoration" as dredge spoil levees have been allowed to degrade and the flow is no longer confined within an artificial channel [6] This project will restore approximately 40 acres of wetlands and floodplains, which have been repeatedly dredged and used for agriculture in the 80 years prior to ALBA ownership [7].

Wetland restoration project plans. Image courtesy of Largay Hydrologic Sciences, LLC.

Research Projects on Triple M Ranch

  • Bassett R. 2010. Quantifying spatially-explicit change in sediment storage on an emerging floodplain and wetland on Carneros Creek, CA (May 2010). A Capstone Project Presented to the Faculty of Science and Environmental Policy in the College of Science, Media Arts, and Technology at California State University, Monterey Bay in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science Full pdf
  • Holloway R. 2010. Annual Sediment Retention and Hydraulic Residence Time Variability in a Riverine Wetland Receiving Unregulated Inflow from Agricultural Runoff (December 2010). A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Division of Science and Environmental Policy California State University Monterey Bay in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Coastal and Watershed Science and Policy Full pdf

References

  1. [1] Location of Triple M Ranch, image courtesy of Laurel Marcus & Associates. [accessed 02 Feb 2011]
  2. [3] http://www.albafarmers.org/about.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011]
  3. [4] http://www.albafarmers.org/farms.html [accessed 30 Jan 2011]
  4. [5] Laurel Marcus & Associates. 2003. Triple M Ranch land management plan. Prepared for the Elkhorn Slough Foundation
  5. [6] Largay B. 2007. ALBA Triple M Wetlands Project: Existing conditions and Conceptual Design-Technical Advisory Committee Review Draft. Largay Hydrologic Sciences, LLC. http://hydro.csumb.edu/ALBA_CSUMB/ALBA_Triple_M_Conditions_Concepts.pdf.
  6. [2] Holloway R. 2010. Annual Sediment Retention and Hydraulic Residence Time Variability in a Riverine Wetland Receiving Unregulated Inflow from Agricultural Runoff. [Master‟s thesis]. Seaside (CA): California State University, Monterey Bay. Available from: http://sep.csumb.edu/cwsp/theses/Holloway_Thesis_101217.pdf
  7. [7] Coastal Training Program at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. ALBA Wetland Restoration http://elkhornsloughctp.org/reference/subissue_detail.php?SUBISSUE_ID=48 [accessed 02 Feb 2011]

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Disclaimer

This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.