10/06/2026
California State Parks is holding the next public workshop where the project team will present the latest design and engineering updates related to the removal of Rindge Dam.
Come learn about the project's many benefits, including restoring natural ecosystem functions, expanding critical habitat for endangered Southern California steelhead trout and other native species, and enhancing coastal resilience through beach nourishment. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions, share feedback, and engage directly with the project team.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Conference Room, located at 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302.
The Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project aims to restore ecological connectivity within the Malibu Creek watershed through the removal of Rindge Dam and modification of eight upstream barriers. For more than a century, these structures have restricted access to upstream habitat for native species, particularly the endangered Southern California steelhead trout. By reconnecting Malibu Creek and restoring natural river processes, the project will support ecosystem resiliency while helping replenish local beaches with much-needed sand.
In 2020, California State Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed an Integrated Feasibility Report (IFR) and Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the project. The first public workshop since completion of the IFR and EIR/EIS was held in June 2023, followed by another workshop in August 2025. The upcoming workshop will provide an update on the project since the previous workshop and present the current approach for dam removal.
