The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the federal agency tasked with the dredging of the federal entrance of Ventura Harbor. USACE recently signed a multi-year contract with Manson Construction Company for the removal of sand that annually accumulates in the entrance of the harbor.

This spring, Manson wrapped up the 2022 dredging campaign, during which approx. 380,000 cubic yards of sand was dredged and placed onto the three harbor beaches. This has not only replenished the popular beaches to the south of the harbor, which experience natural erosion throughout the year, but also supported habitat restoration for endangered species such as the least tern and the snowy plover.