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CDFW: Batiquitos Lagoon dredging pushed to 2025–26; permits, costs and environmental safeguards guide timing
Summary
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife told Carlsbad’s legislative subcommittee the planned Batiquitos Lagoon dredging has been delayed to 2025–26 to coordinate with regional transit work; CDFW outlined permit requirements, environmental safeguards and rising project costs.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife told the Carlsbad Legislative Subcommittee that dredging at Batiquitos Lagoon — previously planned for fall 2024–spring 2025 — is being pushed into 2025–26 after coordination with the North County Transit District and SANDAG.
Gabriel Pleniflor, reserve manager for Batiquitos Lagoon, described the environmental and procedural constraints governing any dredging event: federal and state permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Coastal Commission, Regional Water…
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