Carpinteria city officials announced that crews are officially done clearing the debris basins following the January storm surge, and now the city is working to re-grade and groom the beach area with high-quality sediment over the next two weeks.
Santa Barbara County Flood Control removed 43,000 cubic yards of material from Santa Monica Basin, Gobernador Basin, Arroyo Paredon Basin, Toro Basin, Franklin Channel, and Santa Monica Channel, and the operation included frequent testing on sediment being transported to Carpinteria City Beach.
“The safety of our community is our priority,” said Carpinteria Parks & Recreation Director Matt Roberts. “From sediment testing to protecting properties, this storm response has been a collaborative effort with various city departments, Santa Barbara County Flood Control, and adjacent jurisdictions.”