Jessie Street Marsh

Project Overview:

The Jessie Street Marsh Wetland Enhancement and Trail Project includes the planning, design, permitting, and construction of wetland and flood management improvements in the southern portion of Jessie Street Marsh, along with an ADA-accessible, interpretive trail connecting from Lemos Avenue to East Cliff Drive.

This initiative is one of three City-led projects supported by NOAA’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge—a grant awarded to a coalition of 21 partners working on climate resilience efforts in coastal communities throughout the Monterey Bay region. More information regarding the regional grant award can be found here: https://www.californiamsf.org/climateadaptation.

Upcoming Meetings:

None are scheduled at this time.

Stay Informed:

Keep an eye on this page for regular updates as we move forward with this exciting project.

Project Update Noticing List: Please email Noah Downing at ndowning@santacruzca.gov to be placed on a noticing list.
Project Contact: Noah Downing, Park Planner, 831-420-5362, ndowning@santacruzca.gov

Project Documents:

- August 21, 2025 Outreach Meeting Presentation

- June 12, 2025 Outreach Meeting Presentation

- June 12, 2025 Outreach Meeting Exhibits

- NOAA CRMB GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT

- Jessie Street Marsh Management Plan (1998)