Thanks to funding from Coastal Fund, BSSC was able to participate in a restoration of the West Campus Bluffs with the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER). The goal for the day was to plant native grasses, including purple needle grass, sea cliff buckwheat, and coast golden bush, along the path from the end of Del Playa to Coal Oil Point Reserve. 10 members from BSSC were able to plant 500 total plants. Restoration of the West Campus Bluffs began in 2011 and has helped reduce erosion and provided habitat for many native species. The trail is often used by UCSB students and community members to access Sands Beach and the Coal Oil Point Reserve trails. In terms of the native grass planting Lisa Stratton of CCBER states that "native coastal grasslands are becoming increasingly rare - less than 10 percent remain and besides being beautiful, they also support populations of small mammals that support a larger food chain.” BSSC was thankful to be able to contribute to the restoration of this scenic and unique coastal area.
More information about CCBER: CCBER Website
More information about the Coastal Fund: Coastal Fund website
More information about CCBER: CCBER Website
More information about the Coastal Fund: Coastal Fund website