Leisure Village WUI Wildfire Resilience & Floodplain Restoration Initiative

The Leisure Village WUI Wildfire Resilience and Floodplain Restoration Initiative is a project led by the Ventura County Resource Conservation District in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department and Ventura County Public Works. Located in the Leisure Village Floodplain within the Calleguas Creek Watershed in Camarillo, California, the project focuses on the removal of five acres of Arundo donax, an invasive and highly ignitable fuel. The primary objectives are to mitigate fire and flood risks for a nearby high-density senior citizen community while enhancing water quality, wildlife habitat, and riparian health. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is designated as a forecast with a posted date of July 7, 2026. It qualifies for a categorical exemption under the Small Habitat Restoration Project guidelines because the work area does not exceed five acres. To ensure environmental protection, the project mandates the use of best management practices to avoid adverse impacts on wildlife and habitat, prohibits the deposition of hazardous materials, and ensures no cumulative negative impacts on native vegetation or land resources. Administrative oversight is provided by Executive Director Jamie Whiteford and Habitat Restoration Coordinator Rachel Ray.