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Creek Restoration

Creek restoration improves creek health and water quality. Objectives include restoring riparian vegetation and habitat, improving water quality through natural filtration, reducing erosion by stabilizing banks, and providing access where feasible.


Creek Restoration Projects

Endangered Southern Steelhead Trout in Mission Creek.
Mission Creek Restoration and Fish Passage Projects (In Progress!)

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Upper Las Positas Creek Restoration and Storm Water Management Project (Completed in 2010)

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Adams Elementary School Bioswale
(Completed in 2010)

Soledad Street Bioswale.
Soledad Street Bioswale

The completed Arroyo Burro Estuary and Mesa Creek Restoration features fish passage enhancements and expansion of the estuary.
Arroyo Burro Estuary and Mesa Creek Restoration
(Completed in 2007)

Old Mission Creek Restoration Project at Bohnett Park
Old Mission Creek Restoration at Bohnett Park
(Completed in 2004)

The Creeks Division's native plant nursery grows native plants to replace non-native vegetation at creek restoration sites.
Native Plant Nursery

Volunteers install native plants at a community restoration site.
Community Stewardship Restoration Sites

 

We welcome your comments and suggestions. Send messages and inquiries to Liz Smith

 

 





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