Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

The Project Will Prevent Permanent Loss of Native Habitats and Populations of Rare Species by Eradicating and Controlling Nonnative Invasive Limonium Ramosissimum (algerian Sea Lavender) From Within the 100 Acres of Marsh and Shoreline Surrounding Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Algerian Sea Lavender Displaces Native Vegetation, Resulting in Permanent Loss of Rare Plant and Wildlife Habitat. the Project Will Tarp, Hand Remove, and or Flame Mapped Occurrences Achieving at Least a 99% Reduction Within the Project Area by September 2030. a Project-specific Esri Field Maps Project Will Document All Occurrences and Treatments. a Comparison of Comprehensive Surveys Over Time Will Determine Progress Toward Meeting Project Objectives. the Project Fulfills Doi Proposed Goal 3, Objective 3.4 Species and Natural Resources Are Protected by Supporting a Collaborative Partnership Using Scientifically Defended Methods to Control Invasive Species and Enhance Native Species Populations. the Project Fulfills the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 With the Coastal Program Providing Technical Assistance for Voluntary Habitat Restoration in a Priority Coastal Area.