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Central Coast Wetlands Group at Moss Landing Marine Labs

CCWG is a wetlands science research group serving the Central Coast of California.

We work closely with regional and state partners to improve wetland science communication between researchers, resource managers and policy makers. We do this through the development and dissemination of tools and materials, and through organizing and hosting meetings and symposia that bring groups of people together to increase dialogue. We think that by collaborating on wetland-related efforts,

local resources can be used more effectively to assess and improve the condition of local wetlands and the services they provide.

03/12/2026

🌿That’s a wrap on this season’s dune restoration!

This winter, CCWG worked across three Monterey County State Beaches, restoring dunes through native planting, monitoring, erosion control, and habitat protection. Together with our partners and volunteers, we planted over 3,000 native dune plants and installed sand fencing, hay bales, and driftwood structures to help stabilize dunes and support natural sand movement.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners and 100+ volunteers whose dedication made this season’s restoration possible. We’re excited to continue building healthier, more resilient dunes in the future!

Photo Credits: Keaton Wood (IG: )

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03/07/2026

We’re excited to highlight our outstanding dune restoration and monitoring intern, Leslie Munoz. Leslie is a graduate student at CSUMB completing her professional internship with the Central Coast Wetlands Group.

In the first two months of her internship, Leslie has supported pre-restoration vegetation monitoring, assisted with installing sand fencing and hay bales to capture sand, and contributed to our community planting events. She plays a key role in both the science and stewardship sides of our dune restoration work.

Her internship is supported by the workforce development component of the NOAA-funded Climate Resilient Monterey Bay grant.

Thank you, Leslie, for your dedication and hard work! We are excited to see what Leslie accomplishes over her next two years in CSUMB’s PSM program.

03/05/2026

Our endangered Monterey Gilia planting event yesterday was a huge success🌸 Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, we installed approximately 1,400 plants.

This restoration effort will help contribute to the recovery of this endemic coastal species. Each plant we installed brings this rare bloom closer to recovery.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this meaningful work possible. Together, we’re making a lasting impact🌿

03/02/2026

Planting with a purpose 🌱💚

Join tomorrow us as we help protect the endangered Monterey Gilia!

📍 Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail Parking (off Del Monte Blvd)
🗓️ Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 10am–1pm

Come make a real difference, one plant at a time 🌼

Visit the link in our bio for more information!

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02/26/2026

🌱Join us this Saturday, February 28th from 10am–1pm at Moss Landing State Beach for a hands-on coastal planting event! 🌿

Help restore vital dune habitat, enjoy time outdoors, and make a positive impact along our beautiful coastline. We’d love to see you there!

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

02/11/2026

Fall in love with the dunes this Valentine’s Day❤️

Let love grow at Zmudowski State Beach this Saturday, February 14th from 10am–1pm. We will be installing native plants to improve habitat quality and enhance coastal resilience.

Check out the link in our bio for more information❤️

02/07/2026

🌊Let’s give our coast some love!🩵

Join CCWG for a coastal clean-up as we remove invasive ice plant and collect trash to help protect our beautiful shoreline 💙♻️

Every helping hand makes a difference, come be part of the change!

📍 Salinas River State Beach (Potrero Lot)
🗓️ Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9am-12pm

See the link in our bio for RSVP and addition information.

01/26/2026

700+ plants. 20+ volunteers. One amazing event at Zmudowski State Beach🌱

Saturday’s dune planting event was a huge success, and it’s all thanks to our incredible volunteers. Thank you for helping restore our dunes!

Want to get involved? See the links in our bio for more information on our upcoming dune restoration events happening on February 14th and 28th.

01/22/2026

Missed the planting fun last weekend? 🌱 No worries, we’re doing it again!

Join us this Saturday, January 24th, from 10am–1pm at Zmudowski State Beach for another hands-on volunteer planting event. Help restore the dunes, enjoy the ocean air, and make a real impact with an awesome community.

Check out the link in our bio for details and to sign up!

01/16/2026

Look how fun planting dune plants is!! Come join the fun this Saturday from 10AM-1PM at Moss Landing State Beach 🌊 Visit the link in our bio for additional event details.

We hope to see you at the dunes!

📸Photo Credits: Lauryn Cummins, CMSF

01/10/2026

Join us for Dune Days: Plant and Protect🌊🌱

Central Coast Wetlands Group and CSUMB’s Habitat Stewardship Project are hosting a series of upcoming dune restoration volunteer planting events at Moss Landing State Beach and Zmudowski State Beach. These family-friendly events will take place on select Saturdays from 10AM-1PM throughout January and February. Volunteers will help plant native vegetation that enhances coastal resilience and improves wildlife habitat.

Visit the links in our bio for additional event details and to complete the required liability waiver.
We hope to see you at the dunes!

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12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from CCWG!

Address

8272 Moss Landing Road
Moss Landing, CA
95039

Telephone

+18317714495

Website

http://www.centralcoastwetlands.org/

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