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Carpinteria Marsh Gets Flood Control Green Light | California News
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California’s Coastal Commission just approved a major flood control plan for the 250-acre Carpinteria Salt Marsh, clearing the way for strategic dredging, seasonal channel openings, and drainage system upgrades to prevent flooding. Using advanced hydraulic dredging alongside traditional methods, crews will remove 3,000 to 6,000 cubic yards of sediment annually—or more frequently if needed—while carefully managing disposal and funding a new scientific study to guide future sediment management. The unanimous vote, backed by the city of Carpinteria, signals strong local support, though full implementation still requires final approvals and community coordination.
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