MLML-Benthic Lab-Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon Restoration
Muir Beach, California
In 1992-94, as mitigation for the fill disposal from the
Lone Tree Slide, CalTrans provided funds for restoration of the historic wetland
and riparian system of Big Lagoon at Muir Beach. As part of the preparation
for the development of restoration alternatives, the Benthic Lab group researched
historic and current biological conditions of the site. Historic information
was collected from archival sources. Current biological conditions were obtained
from surveys to describe and document bird, amphibian, reptile, mammal, invertebrate,
fish and vegetation communities. From these data, the Benthic Lab group predicted
future conditions under current environmental and sociological regimes as well
as identified biological restoration opportunities for the site. Restoration
alternatives were presented to Golden Gate National Recreation Area for their
implementation.
