You are invited to the annual ASCE Crab Feed and presentation at Merryman’s Beach House. This is always a fun affair and has been a signature event of our North Coast Branch. This event is fun for the whole family, and all family and friends are welcome. The lunch buffet will include fresh, local crab, clam chowder, grilled chicken breast, broccoli salad, bread, beverages, and a vegetarian option.

2018 Crab Feed Presentation: Border Coast Regional Airport Authority Mitigation Project

The 2017 Project of the Year will be the topic of this crab feed’s presentation. The BCRAA Mitigation project resulted in impacts to protected wetlands, special-status plant species, and upland dune mat environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA) which required mitigation actions to offset impacts to these ecosystems. The two-year project consisted of filling, grading, and drainage improvements which impacted 16.9 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands at the Crescent City Airport. To mitigate the taking of these wetlands, two offsite areas were selected; Pacific Shores Subdivision and a private 82-acre parcel known as Bay Meadows. These sites were used for wetland and ESHA restoration and preservation, and wetland establishment and preservation, respectively. Design aspects of the project for Pacific Shores Subdivision consisted of performing a hydrologic analysis to determine stormwater conveyance characteristics, developing grading and fill plans for the removal and re-construction of dune habitat, and developing construction plans and specifications. Bay Meadows also required grading and fill plans for the establishment of wetlands, design of permanent and temporary access roads, and developing construction plans and specifications. This project required extensive permitting through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the California Coastal Commission (CCC), United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS), North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (NCRWQCB), and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Presenters:
Misha Schwarz – Mr. Schwarz is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Professional Wetland Scientist and has been with GHD for over 30 years. Mr. Schwarz was the project manager for the BCRAA project. Misha is a graduate of Cal Poly Humboldt, with a degree in Natural Resources Planning and an emphasis in soil science.
Ken Mierzwa – Mr. Mierzwa is a senior project manager with over 27 years of experience developing habitat restoration concepts, obtaining wetlands and endangered species permits, and leading teams of biological monitors during construction. He has been with GHD’s Eureka office since 2007.
Dagan Short, P.E. – Mr. Short is a Civil Engineer with over 19 years of experience designing and managing a wide range of environmental restoration projects. Dagan is a graduate of Cal Poly Humboldt and has worked for GHD out of their Eureka office since 2013.

PLACE: Merryman’s Beach House Moonstone Beach Road, Trinidad (Westhaven), CA 95570
DATE: Saturday, February 24, 2018
TIME: 12:00 PM: Social / No Host Bar; 12:30 PM: Fresh Crab Lunch Buffet
1:00 - 2:00 PM: Presentation
COST: $15.00 Students/Children; $25.00 Professionals/General
RSVP: Please RSVP by 5PM Friday, February 16, 2018 (include in your RSVP if you prefer crab, chicken, or vegetarian)
Via Constant Contact or Email: davidson@greenwaypartners.net
Phone: Michelle Davidson at (707) 601-1080