Project Summary

1. Project Identification

Name	Cullinan Ranch
Region	Southwest
State	California
Location	San Francisco Bay
Date of this update	7/29/99

2. Problem(s) addressed (check one or more)

Habitat Restoration/Protection
Wetlands
River systems
Beaches/Dunes
Offshore areas
Mangroves
Assisting Species at Risk
Pollution Mitigation
Non-Point Source Pollution
Other (describe)

3. Project Description (100 words or less. Please include qualitative information, e.g. acres of habitat restored, miles of steam reopened to migration, and legislative authorization, e.g. WRDA, ISTEA, CWA/NEP, CZMA, etc.)

Fragmentation and loss of habitat has resulted in a drastic decline in wildlife dependent on these tidal wetlands. Waterfowl numbers have declined steadily, as they have nationwide, and shorebird numbers have also decreased. However, these migratory species are not impacted nearly as much as permanent residents such as the Federally listed endangered California clapper rail, salt marsh harvest mouse, and the black rail, which is listed as a California state threatened species and a Federal category 2 candidate species for listing. Fisheries resources and aquatic invertebrates have also been impacted by habitat loss as well as high contaminant levels. Habitat quality is deteriorating due to human impacts and there is a continual loss of tidal wetlands due to human encroachment and development.

4. Goals/Benefits (quantify where possible using measures of success list) Was a cost-benefit study conducted for this project? yes/no If yes, provide a summary of findings.

The goal of this project is to restore the sight to fully tidal wetlands for the benefit of sensitive and endangered tidal marsh plants, wildlife and fish.

5. Partners (include each participant's responsibilities - funding, permitting, etc.)

• Federal

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• Non-Federal

  State government
  Local government
  Private industry
  Public interest groups
  Educational Facility
  Other partnerships

6. Funding/Contributions (organization and amount)

• Cash

  Federal
  Non Federal	State government
  	Local government
  	Private industry
  	Public interest groups
  Total

• In-Kind Services (hours, equipment, or other forms of assistance and estimated dollar value)

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• Volunteers (number of people and hours, and estimated dollar value)

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7. Legislative authorities used by each participant

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8. Value added by Coastal America Partnership including Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) goals achieved through this collaboration (500 words or less)

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9. Project Status

Initiation date	1998
Completion date
Current stage	Underway

10. Contacts

• Project Manager

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• Participating Agency/Organization Contacts: (e.g. volunteer groups, conservation groups, state agencies, and other federal agency contacts)

11. Any additional information/comments

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