Environmental Restoration Projects in Southern California

Environmental Restoration

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Southern California Wildfire Recovery

Broad Fire 2024 - Malibu, CA

The Broad Fire burned much of the area surrounding Malibu Bluffs Park on November 6, 2024 (Malibu, CA). This Chronolog station helps the City of Malibu to document the natural recovery of this open space after the fire damage.

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Woolsey Fire November 2018

The November 2018 Woolsey Fire burned over 96,000 acres. Post-fire landscapes in southern California are probably one of the most dramatic examples of vegetation recovery from apparent fire destruction, and photo series are one of the most effective educational tools to show this kind of change over time. New technology allows park visitors to become citizen scientists and actively participate in the collection of data to document this kind of change and to see the results in the future.

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Springs Fire 2013 - Sycamore Canyon, Pt. Mugu, CA

Southern California Wildfire Recovery. Much of Point Mugu State Park and Rancho Sierra Vista burned in the May 2013 Spring Fire. Post-fire landscapes in southern California are probably one of the most dramatic examples of vegetation recovery from apparent fire destruction, and photo series are one of the most effective educational tools to show this kind of change over time. New technology allows park visitors to become citizen scientists and actively participate in the collection of data to document this kind of change and to see the results in the future.

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Offsetting Habitat Loss Due to Development

Mitigation banking lets development provide funding for restoration projects, turning construction into conservation.

By purchasing credits from habitat restoration projects, cities and builders can offset damage while financing the recovery of rivers, wildlife corridors, and fire-scarred land.

Public photo stations like Chronologs make these efforts visible, allowing anyone to document regrowth and hold agencies accountable.

Together, these tools transform environmental compliance into community-powered restoration.

Major Water Infrastructure Restoration Projects in the U.S.

Water infrastructure restoration projects are underway across the United States, addressing aging systems, environmental concerns, and future water security.

Kissimmee River Restoration

Location: Florida

Description: Completed in 2021, this project restored 40 miles of the river and nearly 25,000 acres of wetlands.

Posted to YouTube by Florida Atlantic University's Center for Environmental Studies: improving Florida’s sustainability through research, education, and community engagement on wetlands ecology and coastal resilience. For more information, visit www.ces.fau.edu

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The Floral Reef Project

The Floral Reef Project provides ideas and resources to help you create pollinator-friendly habitat.

The Floral Reef Project was formed to increase awareness of the need for conservation and protection of pollinator habitat, to provide ideas and resources for individuals and groups, and to create fundraisers and donation drives to directly support local efforts around the world (starting in Southern California)

Upright Farms

Upright Farms believes that small farms in Southern California have the power to cultivate more than just crops and livestock—they can cultivate communities, drive economic growth, and inspire sustainable living.

Whether you’re a grower, a consumer, or someone looking to make a positive impact, we’re here to connect farms and people for the betterment of all.

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