Restoring tidal wetlands at Sonoma Baylands, San Francisco Bay, California

摘要: Abstract The Sonoma Baylands project recreated tidal wetlands using 2.0 million cubic m of dredged material. design was based upon an extensive review the first generation restoration projects in San Francisco Bay and incorporated lessons learned from these early projects. used material far lower quantities than previous to assure that fill served as a template for development wetland with slough system. also included series peninsulas break up wind-driven waves increase sedimentation rates. target species were endangered California clapper rail salt marsh harvest mouse. use reduced time needed habitat by several decades. Implementing required change policy Army Corps Engineers. actual costs adding part large navigation improvement at Port Oakland resulted about 5% overall costs. Both scientific issues involved are discussed.