The city of Carpinteria invites community members to connect, learn, and share their perspectives through a Living Shoreline Project Pop-Up Event and Community Workshop, part of an ongoing effort to strengthen Carpinteria’s resilience to sea level rise, coastal flooding, and erosion.

The workshop will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Carpinteria Farmers Market, 800 Block Linden Ave.

The Living Shoreline Project is a nature-based approach that will restore portions of the historic dune system along Carpinteria City Beach, creating a resilient and natural buffer between the ocean and nearby public areas, the city said.

The project is designed to reduce coastal erosion while supporting public access, recreation, and the overall ecological health of the beach.


The project team is hosting pop-up events throughout the project to bring the Living Shoreline Project into spaces where people already gather.

At the April 16 event, community members can learn about the project, connect with the project team, ask questions, and share quick feedback.

Another Living Shoreline Project Community Workshop will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building
941 Walnut Ave.


Attendees will learn about the science behind living shorelines; share how they use and value Carpinteria City Beach; and speak with city staff and project scientists about changing shoreline conditions.

Spanish interpretation will be available and light refreshments will be provided.

RSVPs are helpful but not required. To RSVP for the community workshop, sign up for project updates, and learn more, visit www.carpinterialivingshoreline.com.