Peninsula Point Foredunes Habitat Enhancement and Foredunes Creation Project

The Peninsula Point Foredunes Habitat Enhancement and Foredunes Creation Project is a forecast implementation effort managed by the City of Newport Beach in California. The project focuses on bolstering the foredunes at the end of the Balboa Peninsula, specifically within the beach foredune area extending from West Jetty View Park to West of L St. The primary objective is to enhance 1.7 acres of existing beach dune habitat and create 0.34 acres of new vegetated beach dunes to improve connectivity across the existing dune system. The scope of work includes the removal of invasive vegetation on existing foredunes and the subsequent planting of native beach plant seeds. Additionally, the project involves slightly enlarging the foredune areas at key locations to foster future connectivity, with these extensions also being seeded with native plants. This project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is claimed as a Categorical Exemption under Minor Land Alterations. Ellis Petersen, Associate Civil Engineer, serves as the primary point of contact for the lead agency.