Extra Details
Prosper Ridge Prairie Restoration Project
Objective
Conserve, Enhance and Restore Watersheds and Ecosystems that Support Biological Diversity
Projects Steward Organization Relationship To Project
Mattole Restoration Council
Project Sponsor
Mattole Restoration Council
Funders
CA Dept of Conservation, Matching Funds Organization
Other Organizations
County of Humboldt, US Bureau of Land Management
NCRP Administrative Contact
Rose Roberts (rroberts@northcoastresourcepartnership.org)
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2020 - 2022
HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, HABITATS AND SPECIES
Conserve, Enhance and Restore Watersheds and Ecosystems that Support Biological Diversity
The Prosper Ridge Prairie Restoration Project is a multi-phase coastal prairie restoration project with the goal of restoring historic native grasslands on Prosper Ridge in the King Range National Conservation Area (KRNCA). This Phase includes mechanical removal of encroaching vegetation, installation of native grass and forb seeds and plugs on project sites, invasive plant removal, and broadcast burning of of previously restored project sites.
Key Accomplishments
- Capacity Enhancement - # of projects: 1 count
- Education & Outreach - # of events: 1
- Education & outreach - # of participants: 50
- Environmental justice and social equity - # of projects: 1 count
- Fuels Reduction (area): 30.00 acres
- Fuels Reduction (length): 1.60 miles
- Habitat Restoration - # of plants: 32,000
- Habitat Restoration - Acres restored: 260.00 acres
- Job & Workforce Training - # events: 2
- Jobs created or retained (FTE): 1
- Prescribed and/or Cultural Fire: 200.00 acres
Project Types
- Capacity: Data, Analysis, Monitoring
- Capacity: Community Engagement
- Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration: Watershed Enhancement
- Climate Action: Mitigation and Adaptation
4. Fuel reduction piles burning
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $363,870.00
Matching Funds (Matching Funds): $240,870
Regional Forest and Fire Ca... (CA DOC): $123,000
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Project last updated 2/19/2026