Project
East Bay Regional Park District is studying feasibility of a comprehensive restoration of Lake Temescal, including dredging to restore depth from 14 feet to 30-35 feet, improved retention ponds, and installation of wetland features. Environmental impact studies and government permitting could take two years before the project is shovel-ready. An expensive undertaking funded through state bonds, private grants, and public fundraising.
Lake Temescal, East Bay Regional Park
East Bay Regional Park District is studying feasibility of a comprehensive restoration of Lake Temescal, including dredging to restore depth from 14 feet to 30-35 feet, improved retention ponds, and installation of wetland features. Environmental impact studies and government permitting could take two years before the project is shovel-ready. An expensive undertaking funded through state bonds, private grants, and public fundraising.
“Ultimately, the solution will be dredging the lake to remove the accumulated silt. The plan we're considering also includes improvements to the retention ponds and installation of wetland features at the mouths of both creeks to better filter the incoming flows.”2020_10 - District Board Member Dee Rosario quoted in Lake Temescal article
“Environmental impact studies and government permitting might take a couple of years. When the project is deemed 'shovel-ready,' fundraising efforts will begin in earnest.”2020_10 - Reporter summary of restoration timeline