The Manzanita Village Restoration Project began in August of 2002. The California Coastal Commission (CCC) required restoration of 0.86 acres of wetlands as mitigation for impacts to wetland buffers at the project site.In addition to the mitigation requirements, the UCSB Housing and Residential Services Department provided funding for upland native grassland habitat restoration surrounding the wetlands and the creation of 1300 linear feet of bioswales. Bioswales are created wetlands designed to convey and filter stormwater. To date, more than 80,000 native plants have been installed with the assistance of more than 50 UCSB student interns and volunteers. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance will continue in perpetuity.
Before Restoration
Vernal marsh grading
After Restoration
Vernal marsh established
Restoration Projects
Descriptions and monitoring reports:
Interpretive Signs
- Native Habitat Demonstration Garden (pdf)