Andree Clark Bird Refuge Vegetation Maintenance and Habitat Restoration Project

The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is undertaking vegetation maintenance and sediment removal activities along the shoreline and culverts feeding into Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Lake, authorized under a Lake Alteration Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602. This project aims to preserve and restore the habitat of the bird refuge by managing invasive vegetation and clearing sediment buildup that may impede water flow and degrade ecological conditions. The work is planned to support long-term environmental health and compliance with state regulations governing modifications to lakebeds and waterways. All activities are coordinated through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with primary oversight provided by Senior Environmental Scientist Frederic Rieman and City of Santa Barbara Associate Planner Kathy Frye. The project is publicly forecasted as of July 6, 2026, with performance located in Santa Barbara, California, and all communications and documentation tied to the EPIMS-SBA-61563-R5 agreement. No formal solicitation or set-aside type has been designated, indicating this is a regulatory-approved habitat management effort rather than a competitive procurement.