Program to plant two hundred trees across Carson with grant awarded to South Bay Cities Council of Governments
Carson, CA — The City of Carson will be participating in a regional initiative that will enhance biodiversity and improve climate resilience throughout the South Bay. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been awarded $1.6 million in Proposition 68 State of California funding through the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to develop a regional biodiversity plan and implement pilot landscape restoration projects across the South Bay through 2029.
Carson will join neighboring South Bay cities Inglewood and Lomita in implementing the pilot landscape restoration projects designed to demonstrate native landscaping approaches and ecological benefits. The initiative will provide local governments with practical recommendations for water conservation, stormwater capture, heat mitigation, and pollinator habitat restoration. The SBCCOG will draw on technical expertise from local colleges, subject matter experts, nonprofits, community-based organizations and tribal partners to inform the plan’s development. In Carson, 200 street trees will be planted in empty tree wells to increase shade, reduce urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and expand native habitat.
“As part of the California Floristic Province, a globally recognized biodiversity hotspot, the City of Carson has a responsibility to help protect the unique natural resources that define our region. We are proud to join our South Bay partners in advancing this important initiative, which will restore native habitats, strengthen our resilience to climate change, and create healthier, greener neighborhoods for our community,” said Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes. “This investment reflects Carson’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, regional collaboration, and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
By integrating biodiversity into future planning and public projects, the City aims to create more attractive public spaces while improving ecological health and resilience. Participation in the SBCCOG’s biodiversity plan reflects the City’s continued leadership in building a more resilient and environmentally sustainable future.
