1	Thinking Native in Southern California Daniel Cozad Deputy General Manager, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Christy Loper Associate Scientist, EIP Associates
2	History of Arundo in Santa Ana Watershed Dates back to mission period Expansion by the COE Understanding the Problem Formation of Team Arundo Funding Removal history Bank, in-lieu, Proposition 13
3	"WHAT IS ARUNDO DONAX?" WHAT IS ARUNDO DONAX? Also called giant cane or reed Family: Poaceae Hardy aquatic plant Resembles bamboo Grows up to 30 feet Not native to southern California Reproduces from stem or root pieces
4	What’s wrong with Arundo?
5	What’s wrong with Arundo? ARUNDO CAUSES HARM TO NATIVE WILDLIFE ARUNDO: Has no natural enemies in California Invades habitat near rivers and streams Overtakes large areas Kills native species through competition Does not provide significant food or nesting habitat for native animals least Bell’s vireo southwestern willow flycatcher
6	Arundo’s Effect on California’s Coast and Ocean Masses of Arundo will flow out the mouth of the Santa Ana River First flush Beach deposition depends on current and swell Newport Beach prays for a northerly current Huntington Beach prays for a southerly current
7	Arundo’s Effect on the Coast Rainy season- WINTER Aesthetic concerns Forms barrier to beach access Incurs high beach clean-up costs
8	Arundo’s Effect on the Coast and Ocean Average year: approximately 50 tons of Arundo will wash up onto Huntington Beach Cost of clean up Crew time to remove debris Crew time and truck fees to haul debris to landfill Dump fees for landfill Environmental impacts of dumping green waste in landfill
9	"SAWPA Commission allocated $20..." SAWPA Commission allocated $20 million over the next three years to remove Arundo Arundo Removal Protocol recently completed details removal procedures explains permits needed to remove Arundo available at www.sawpa.org Team Arundo meets regularly composed of agencies and organizations removing Arundo coordinates removal efforts Santa Ana Integrated Watershed Plan, Environmental and Wetlands Component
10	Benefits of Arundo Removal Restoration of native habitat Reduction in risk of fire and effects of flooding Increase in water conservation and water quality Reduction in beach debris and associated clean up costs
11	Next steps to reduce Arundo’s effect on the Watershed, Coast, and Ocean Secure future funding for removal efforts Continue educational activities SAWPA brochure: Thinking Native in Southern California SAWA Video: Arundo’s Fatal Grip SAWA brochure: The Good, the Bad, and the Invasive