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Owens Lake Land Art
LOCATION Inyo County
CLIENT CDM Smith for LA Dep of Power and Water
SCOPE
Conceptual graphics, construction documents, and construction observation. Collaboration between state and local agencies, community members, tribal leaders and biologists
PURPOSE
700-acre (T30-1) land art and habitat restoration
FEATURES
4 miles of trails, parking area, 'white cap' habitat islands, interpretive signage focused on native peoples and lake history, and a sculptural shade structure inspired by the wing shape of the endangered Snowy Plover bird. ‘Whitecaps’ provide habitat for migratory birds, mammals and invertebrates with stacked rock niches which offer protection from wind and predators.
RECOGNITION
2017 ASLA National Honor Award
