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At the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, dredging in the lagoon has occurred every two to four years, since 1954. There are 500,000 cubic yards of sand pulled up from the bottom of the lagoon through this dredging. About half of the sand pulled out will go to a stretch of the beach between the intake and outlet jetties just outside of the lagoon. The remaining sand will be split between the beach at Tamarack and Oak Avenues and the shoreline just south of the lagoon. Encina Power Station is on the lagoon and pays for the dredging that occurs. Poseidon Water at the Encina Power Station will provide 50 million gallons of desalinated water per day. By 2017, Poseidon Water will take charge of dredging responsibilities over NRG Energy. Dredging is the act of cleaning out the bed of a body of water. It is good to dredge because it keeps the ocean water flowing into the lagoon. Dredging supports two foundations within the Carlsbad vicinity. It helps the Carlsbad Aqua Farm, which raises and sells oysters and mussels. In addition, dredging benefits Hubbs-Seaworld Institute, which operates a hatchery for White Sea bass. According to Kasia Trojanowska, the Carlsbad Parks Planner, “the dredging puts sand back on the beach so that beach goers have a nice sandy spot to place their towels.” Dredging maintains the tidal circulation of the lagoon. Trojanowska also states, “it helps create a larger shore for the Carlsbad beaches, which–if not replenished–become narrower and covered with rocks.” Encina Power Station was commissioned in 1954, which is when the first dredging was recorded. Its location on the lagoon on the southern shore, acts as a cooling station for the power plant of which is owned NRG Energy. This power station is “a large natural gas and oil fueled electricity generating plant.” Encina Power Station’s location on the lagoon is supportive to the shoreline because it is one the main sources of energy in San Diego. The Desalination Plant in the lagoon was implemented in 2010. This plant provides 10 percent of the region’s water. Because of the constant flow of salt water, this plant is drought-proof. This desalination enhances the fish habitat in the lagoon for a healthier, natural environment as far as living conditions go. The lagoon is widely known as a magnificent place to walk your dogs, stand-up paddleboard, kayak, and many other physical activities. The lagoon is a social attraction and very tourist and visitor friendly as it has services to pursue the activities through events and gatherings. Its location in Carlsbad, CA, which is in San Diego County, leads to its occasional reference as the “Carlsbad Lagoon.” Other activities that are performed at this lagoon include wakeboarding, waterskiing, jet skiing, and wave runner. The attractions that this lagoon offers, which specifically the water sports are a primary source of traffic at this location. During weekends, and especially during the summer, the lagoon is a very happening spot for visitors and local Carlsbad residents.