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PRESS RELEASE. From San Mateo County Harbor District on August 25th, 2025.
San Mateo County Harbor District is undergoing a dredge operation to improve the launch ramp. This maintenance will minimally impact the Pillar Point Harbor launch ramp during the 2025 Fall Salmon Opener. Your patience is appreciated while we perform this necessary maintenance work.
From the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Ocean Salmon Fishery Information for Sacramento and Klamath Fall Chinook Salmon Fishery Disaster Declaration
The Secretary of Commerce has declared fishery disasters occurred for the 2023 and 2024 California Sacramento River Fall Chinook and Klamath River Fall Chinook fisheries. This makes these fisheries eligible for disaster assistance. The 2023 salmon disaster application administered by PSMFC opened up on March 3 and closed on June 1. For more information, see CDFW’s Federal Fishery Disaster Information page, or email salmondisaster@wildlife.ca.gov.
2025 Ocean Salmon Sport Regulations (PDF)(opens in new tab)
Summer Harvest Guideline: 7,000 Chinook.
UPDATE – JUNE 23, 2025: THE 7,000 CHINOOK SUMMER HARVEST GUIDELINE HAS BEEN MET. Inseason action was taken to close the remaining July – August season dates.
Fall Harvest Guideline: 7,500 Chinook.
Inseason action may be taken to close remaining September – October days when the total harvest is approaching a statewide limit of 7,500 Chinook salmon
More on Dredging, Sand Replacement and Artificial Reefs on Coastside Buzz
Harbor District Webpage: Pillar Point Harbor – East Outer Harbor Dredge Project to Include Surfers Beach Replenishment and Eelgrass Mitigation Plan
Midcoast Community Council Webpage: Surfers’ Beach Pilot Restoration Project (Harbor District)
More on Pillar Point Dredge and Surfers Beach Sand Replenishment Pilot on Coastside Buzz
How Does the Eel Grass Mitigation Work for the Pillar Point Harbor Dredge and Surfer’s Beach Sand Replenishment Project?; August 14, 2025
California Coastal Commission Approves 5-Year Permit Extension for the Surfer’s Beach Sand Replenishment via Dredge Project with some Special Conditions; June 26, 2025
Big Day for San Mateo County Harbor District as They Approve Contracts ($6.5M +10% Contingency) for Surfers’ Beach Dredge, Sand Restoration and Eel Grass Mitigation Project; Eel Grass Survey Starts Monday!; May 22, 2025
As Dredge Project Moves from Design to Construction Permitting, the San Mateo Harbor Commission Approves Eelgrass Permitting Costs but Looks for Full Economic Breakdown; February 27, 2025
San Mateo County Harbor District Awarded $3M for the “Surfers Beach Pilot Restoration Project” including the Dredging of Pillar Point Harbor by the Ocean Protections Council; September 11, 2024
With Increasing Frustration for the 10-Year Dredge Project Permitting Process, San Mateo County Harbor Commission Asks for a Historical Accounting for the Public; February 29, 2024
Pillar Point Harbor Pilot Dredge Project is Approved by the California Coastal Commission in 10 Minutes after 50 Years; September 6, 2023
As Construction Costs Skyrocket, Harbor District Reassigns some CIP Projects to Future Years; Safety and Dredge Still Top Priorities; August 31, 2023
Pillar Point Harbor Dredge Project Tracking All Permits; 80-90% Confident to Start in Spring 2024 for Eel Grass Season; August 23, 2023
Stay Tuned to PROJECT DREDGE ~ Brought to You by Tommy Tsunami Surf Company; October 6, 2022
FUNDED! Pillar Point Harbor East Outer Harbor to Surfers Beach Dredge Project and Eel Grass Mitigation; June 16, 2022
Update on Surfers Beach Dredging for Beach Replenishment and Eel Grass Mitigation; March 4, 2021
Surfers Beach Pilot Project Update: Dredging, Beach Replenishment and Eel Grass; April 21, 2020
Artificial Reefs (and Dredging) as a Solution on Coastside Buzz
More on the San Mateo County Harbor District on Coastside Buzz
San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 10:00am
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
Harbor District Agendas and Remote Meeting Links
Harbor District Pacifica Coast TV Videos
2025 Board of Harbor Commissioners Contact Information:
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from Members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
To email the entire Harbor Commission, click here.
Kathryn Slater-Carter ~ District 3
Position: Chair
Term: 2023-2027
Email: kslater-carter@smharbor.com
George Domurat ~ District 2
Position: Vice Chair
Term: 2023-2027
Email: gdomurat@smharbor.com
William Zemke ~ District 1
Position: Secretary
Term: 2021 -2025
mail: wzemke@smharbor.com
Tom Mattusch ~ District 4
Position: Treasurer
Term: 2021-2025
Email: tmattusch@smharbor.com
Virginia Chang Kiraly ~ District 5
Position: Commissioner
Term: 2021-2025
Email: vchang-kiraly@smharbor.com
District Office: 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada, CA 94018
Mailing Address: PO Box 1449, El Granada, CA 94018
Phone: (650) 583-4400 Fax: (650) 583-4614
Pillar Point without the harbor.
Shoaling will be dredged soon.
Author: mdrag
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