Crown Memorial State Beach Sand Project

With additional funding approved July 2, 2013, by the East Bay Regional Park District Board, 82,600 cubic yards of sand will be pumped onto Crown Memorial State Beach and Alameda Beach between September and November 2013.  Work will continue on Saturdays between 8am and 5pm, as of October 26, in addition to weekdays.

Project Resources

Alameda Beaches Sand Restoration Project Update Saturday Work Days Added - October 24, 2013, Press Release
Crown Memorial State Beach Sand Project - July 10, 2013, Press Release
Crown Memorial State Beach Sand Project - Fact Sheet [PDF]
Crown Memorial State Beach - Web Page Link
Our Commitment to Alameda, Crab Cove Conceptual Plan - Project Flyer [PDF]

Past Events

Project Underway - Photo Opportunity -- Tuesday, October 1, 10 a.m. - Invitation to Media

Community Information Day
When: Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay Ave, Alameda, CA [Google Map]
Crown Memorial State Beach Sand Project - Event Invitation [PDF]

Other Resources

The trustee agencies and the East Bay Regional Park District have identified five restoration projects to address natural resources injured by the 2009 Dubai Star oil spill. Information on the status of the restoration project can be found on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.

Background Information

East Bay Regional Park District to Replenish Sand at Crown Memorial State Beach

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