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Central Coast Geographic Response Area 3 and Sensitive Site Locations Central Coast Geographic Response Area 3 and Sensitive Site Locations ACP 3 - Central Coast 9873.0 - 1 October 2014 Section 9873 – GRA 3 Zmudowski Beach to Point Pinos Table of Contents GRA 3 GRA 3 Map ........................................................................................................................ 1 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... 2 9873.1 Environmentally Sensitive Sites 3-301-A Zmudowski Beach State Park .................................................................. 1 3-305-A Moss Landing Inlet ................................................................................... 4 3-310-A Elkhorn Slough ......................................................................................... 9 3-325-A Salinas River State Beach ........................................................................ 12 3-330-A Monterey Dunes Colony ........................................................................... 15 3-340-A Salinas River Inlet .................................................................................... 18 3-345-A Marina State Beach .................................................................................. 21 3-360-A Monterey State Beach .............................................................................. 24 3-370-A Monterey Harbor ...................................................................................... 27 3-375-A USCG Jetty in Monterey Bay ................................................................... 31 3-380-A Point Cabrillo ............................................................................................ 34 3-395-C Sand Hills at Point Pinos .......................................................................... 37 9873.2 Cultural and Other Resources at Risk 9873.21 Cultural, Historic, and Archeological Resources ……………………… (see Section 9802.1 and individual Site Summaries) 9873.22 Essential Fish Habitat ………………………………...(see Section 9802.2) 9873.3 Economic Sites 9873.4 Shoreline Operational Divisions ACP 3 - Central Coast 9873.0 - 2 October 2014 3-301 -A Site Summary- Zmudowski Beach State Park 3-301 -A County: Monterey Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W USGS Quad: Moss Landing 1035 36° 49.8’ 121 48.2’ NOAA Chart: Last Page Update: 6/30/2014 SITE DESCRIPTION: Bounded to north by Pajaro rivermouth and extends south to Moss Landing State Beach. Beach area is approximately 1.5 miles in length and 50yds wide. There are no other further beach access points north of Moss Landing Harbor and the Giberson Road access point. Zmudowski Beach State Park has fine to medium course grain sandy beach backed by vegetated dunes. Semi-remote location recieves less recreational impacts than more accessable beach areas. SEASONAL AND SPECIAL RESOURCE CONCERN Year Round for species listed below. RESOURCES OF PRIMARY CONCERN All beach area is critical habitat for the western snowy plover (FT). Use caution when conducting any beach response and especially in the dunes. Nesting on beaches March through September and site serves as rookery all year long. Western Snowy Plover (FT) use area as nesting, foraging, and roosting habitat; present year-round, nesting March-September (major nesting site). Other sea and shore birds utilize area to forage/roost. The black legless lizard (CA Species of Special Concern) uses the vegetated dune habitat in this area. Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (SE/FE) occurs in McClusky Slough just east of the dunes. Globose dune beetle also uses habitat oceanward of vegetated dunes. While not a significant gathering site, Southern Sea Otters (FT) are common throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey counties and may be present near-shore year round. Pismo Clams are concentrated along intertidal shoreline. Monterey spineflower (FT) occurs in the dunes. Sensitive dune plants include Gilia tenuiflora ssp. Arenaria (greater yellowthroat gilia), Menzies wallflower (SE/FE), and Chorizanthe punges . CULTURAL, HISTORIC, AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SENSITIVITIES Contact the California Dept of Parks and Recreation - Office of Historic Preservation (Eric Allison: 916-445- 7044), and the Northwest Information Center (Bryan Much, Sonoma State College: 707-588-8455) for specific information on historic or cultural resources in this area. KEY CONTACTS: Trustee (T); Entry/Owner/Access (E); Cultural (C); or Other Assistance (O) Type Name Title Organization Phone T/E/C Northern Communications CA Department of Parks & Recreation (916) 358-0333 T/E/C Monterey District CA Department of Parks & Recreation (831) 649-2836 T Scott Kathey Emergency Response Coord. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (831) 647-4251 ADDITIONAL SITE SUMMARY COMMENTS: High recreational use. The entrance to the ecologically diverse Elkhorn Slough is directly adjacent to Zmudowski Beach. ACP 3 - Central Coast 9873.1 - 1 October 2014 3-301 -A Site Strategy - Zmudowski Beach State Park 3-301 -A County: Monterey Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W USGS Quad: Moss Landing 1035 36° 49.8’ 121 48.2’ NOAA Chart: Last Page Update: 6/30/2014 CONCERNS AND ADVICE TO RESPONDERS: Seasonal (nesting) of Western snowy plovers (FT) will affect vehicle and beach access; access must be approved of State Park staff. The black legless lizard (CA Species of Special Concern) uses the vegetated dune habitat in this area. Monterey spineflower (FT) occurs in the dunes. Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (SE/FE) occurs in McClusky Slough just east of the dunes. Globose dune beetle (candidate species) also uses habitat oceanward of vegetated dunes. Listed and sensitive dune plants include Gilia tenuiflora, Menzies wallflower, and Corizanthe purgens. HAZARDS AND RESTRICTIONS: Potentially heavy surf in fall and winter months. SITE STRATEGIES Strategy 3-301.1 Objective: Offshore Containment and Recovery Activities to Minimize or Avert Oil From Impacting Shoreline Habitats and Wildlife This site is difficult to protect as is most of the outer coast. No on-site protection is feasible. a) Recommended response strategy is on-water containment and recovery b) Pursue feasibility of alternative response technologies (e.g. dispersants and in-situ burning) to reduce the volume of oil reaching the site. Table of Response Resources strategy harbor swamp Other sorb Anchoring Boom Skiffs Skimmers Special Equipment or comment staff Staff number boom boom boom type boom no type and gear boat punts No Type No and kinds deploy tend 3-301.1 0 LOGISTICS DIRECTIONS: to site (by land and/or by water, to nearest launch ramp and are access permits required.) Seasonal (nesting) of Western snowy plovers (FT) will affect vehicle and beach access; access must be approved of State Park staff. Access to the State Park coastal parking area, which gives ready access to the beach, is off Highway 1 at Struve Road via Giberson Road. Zmudowski State Beach includes most of the beach and dunes between the Pajaro River Inlet and Moss Landing. The northernmost vehicular beach access is from the unpaved farm road that starts on the north side of the Zmudowski State Beach parking lot (through a locked gate). Turn left onto the beach from this road at the designated location. At that point is the designated 4WD access to the beach. Access to the beach at the south end of Zmudowski Beach is by way of Moss Landing State Beach. Turn off Highway 1 at the State Beach sign and follow the road to the parking area. Bounded to north by Pajaro rivermouth and extends south to Moss Landing State Beach. Beach area is approximately 1.5 miles in length and 50yds wide. There are no other further beach access points north of Moss Landing Harbor and the Giberson Road access point. LAND ACCESS Beach accessable thru locked gate, contact State Parks. WATER LOGISTICS: Limitations: depth, obstruction Launch from Moss Landing. Launching, Loading, Docking and Services Available: FACLITIES, STAGING AREAS, POSSIBLE FIELD POSTS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE: COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS: ADDITIONAL OPERATIONAL COMMENTS: ACP 3 - Central Coast 9873.1 - 2 October 2014 3-301 -A Strategy Diagram- Zmudowski Beach State Park 3-301 -A ACP 3 - Central Coast 9873.1 - 3 October 2014 3-305 -A Site Summary- Moss Landing Inlet 3-305 -A County: Monterey Thomas Guide Location Latitude N Longitude W USGS Quad: Moss Landing 1055 36° 48.5’ 121° 47.7’ NOAA Chart: Last Page Update: 6/30/2014 SITE DESCRIPTION: Moss Landing Harbor is located at the approximate center of Monterey Bay. Moss Landing Beach/Pajaro Dunes lie north of Inlet & MBARI/Salinas State Beach to south. Dynegy operates a gas fired power plant on SE edge of Elkhorn Slough and has intake portal onsite. Hwy 1 separates Moss Landing and Elkhorn Slough. Northern boundary lies at Jetty Road as southern boundary lies at Potrero Road. The following State Marine Protected Area is located adjacent to south harbor under Highway 1: Moro Cojo Slough State Marine Reserve. Moss Landing is the gateway to Elkhorn Slough's rich biodiversity featuring extensive marshes and tidal flats (2,500 acres). It is the major commercial fishing port in the area. It also is home port to research ships and recreational boats. Moss Landing State Beach lies just to the north. SEASONAL AND SPECIAL RESOURCE CONCERN Species listed below are present year round in various life stages. Dynegy Co. has a water intake system on the western edge of their facility along seaward side of Hwy 1 (eastern tip of southern inlet jetty points directly at intake). RESOURCES OF PRIMARY CONCERN Year
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