Otay River
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Focus
Riparian habitat restoration
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Location
Chula Vista, CA
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Habitat Type
Riparian and upland habitats including maritime succulent scrub
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Implementation
Irrigation system, container plants, and plant salvage
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Maintenance
Five-year maintenance and monitoring
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This restoration project is located in the upstream portion of Otay River located in the city of Chula Vista, California. 40 acres of restoration is occurring in a variety of habitats, including a combination of wetlands, floodplains, channels, riparian, and upland habitats. Restoration included successful salvaging and translocation of succulents, dudleya, bulbs, and associated maritime succulent scrub species. An aboveground temporary irrigation system was designed, installed, and maintained by RECON. Over 15,000 container plantings were implemented throughout all habitat types.
Before Restoration
After Restoration
Before Restoration
After Restoration
General Overview of Otay River