Channel Islands Harbor dredging project kicks off

Navigating the Channel Islands Harbor will continue to be safe and downcoast beaches will receive an influx of 1.6 million cubic yards of sand thanks to a dredging project that is now underway.

Originally, the dredging was scheduled for late December, but weather did not allow all dredging equipment to arrive.

Most of the equipment has been staged at the Harbor’s Hobie and Silver Strand beaches. In addition, dredge pipes have been buried at Silver Strand Beach to improve access for residents and visitors.

The hydraulic dredge “H.R. Morris” will conduct maintenance dredging of the Channel Islands Harbor entrance on a 24-hour basis.

The dredging activity will be taking place in various locations in and around the harbor entrance and sand trap area. The dredging project will wrap up in February 2025.