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The three essentials of Coho salmon spawning habitat: logs,✔️ gravel beds, ✔️ and deep pools of water ✔️. This week Marin Water , with the support of ESA, led lawmakers, board members, and resource agencies on a tour of recently constructed large wood and riffle structures, as part of the Lagunitas Creek Habitat Enhancement project. ESA led the design, permitting, and environmental compliance of this project to add 270 logs and 10,000 tons of gravel in an ambitious effort to accelerate habitat enhancement of Lagunitas Creek, for the recovery of endangered Central California Coast Coho Salmon. The first phase of the project is currently under construction by Hanford, under the watchful eye of Marin Water (project lead), ESA (design engineer), and Anchor (construction inspector). For more information about the project, please check out: https://lnkd.in/g-_E_BR8 #LagunitasCreek #CohoSalmon #SalmonHabitat #HabitatRestoration

Here's a nice write up about the recent project at Ackerson Meadow. Several years in planning and a couple years of construction have transformed 400 acres of critical environment to a healthy and self sustaining state.

🌿 Here, our crew is installing vegetated soil lifts along the bank of Dry Creek, a tributary of the Russian River. 🌿 Vegetated soil lifts are a complex engineered technique of creek bank stabilization. They involve layering heavily compacted natural materials like biodegradable fabric and soil, then planting vegetation (in this case, willows) between these layers. These lifts act as reinforcement for the bank, while the willows take root, naturally anchoring the soil and promoting growth. As the willows mature, their roots extend deeper into the soil, helping to stabilize the bank further and prevent future erosion. As you can see, this living system is designed to grow naturally, strengthening the creek bank while restoring natural function, enhancing wildlife habitat and water quality. 💧🌱

🐸 The California red-legged frog is a vital part of our ecosystem. As the largest native frog in the western U.S., this amphibian plays a crucial role, serving as both predator and prey. It helps control insect populations, feeds on invertebrates, and provides a food source for various birds, mammals, and other wildlife. The health of this indicator species reflects the broader health of its ecosystem. Unfortunately, this species is under threat. Habitat loss, pollution, and climate change have caused the population of these frogs to decline. Many of our projects take place in their delicate habitat, helping to restore these ecosystems back to their natural function. As you can expect, great care is necessary to work around these little guys to ensure their safety and long-term vitality.

A project to restore crucial habitat for migrating Steelhead Trout and Chinook Salmon is nearly finished! 🐟 We’re excited to see construction has wrapped up at the Upper Sonoma Creek Demonstration Project at Morton’s Warm Springs in Sonoma Valley, California.   This is the first project to be constructed as part of the Upper Sonoma Creek Restoration Vision. The Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC), with support from ESA, took a watershed-scale, holistic view to identify several potential sites aimed at restoring habitat conditions for Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) across nearly 10 miles in the upper reaches of the creek. The project team reviewed past studies, performed numerous analyses, traversed miles of creek, and collaborated with landowners to identify and develop conceptual restoration plans for 16 sites. ESA then supported the SEC, advancing one of the sites through final design, permitting, environmental compliance, and construction oversight. The Upper Sonoma project, constructed by Hanford, is intended to be a demonstration project of SEC’s large-scale stream restoration Vision plan. We can’t wait to see how this area transforms in the coming years. Read more about the project at: https://lnkd.in/e4q8rKN8 #HabitatRestoration #SonomaValley #Chinook #Steelhead #StreamRestoration #EnvironmentalDesign

🌿✨ Reflecting on a Year at Bull Creek ✨🌿 Now that a year has passed since we started construction, we’ve witnessed remarkable transformations at Bull Creek as our efforts have taken root and flourished through a full winter and spring cycle. From installing massive EWJ's (engineered wood jam), replanting native vegetation to creating new habitats for Coho and Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, and Pacific Lamprey, each stage of the project has helped rejuvenate this vital ecosystem. Although we haven't yet encountered major flooding, you can see the fluctuations in the creek bed this year, with significant additional capacity for future floods and heavy winters. As we look ahead, we’re excited to see this site continue to thrive and develop a life of its own. Natural systems will re-establish themselves, and the landscape will gradually overgrow any signs of the hands that came together to restore the creek. Thanks to all those involved. California Trout, California State Parks, Mattole Restoration Council, California Conservation Corps

We are proud to be part of the Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project, the largest wetland restoration effort in Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada region. Ackerson Meadow, a vital wildlife corridor, has suffered from extensive erosion over the years. Launched in late summer 2023, this collaborative endeavor aims to restore the meadow's hydrological function and enhance its biodiversity. Through our involvement in this project, we're contributing to the restoration of high-quality wildlife habitat and bolstering the meadow's resilience to climate change. See how our partnership with numerous organizations is creating a widespread, comprehensive, and lasting impact on the region's ecosystem, ensuring a brighter future for Ackerson Meadow and the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape.

🌱 This Lincoln-log style crib wall spans over 275 feet along the eastern bank in San Francisquito Creek. Carefully constructed, stacked and bolted together, utilizing 600 cubic yards of boulders and 1200 cubic yards of backfill, including engineered rock and soil, we've fortified the bank for lasting stability. 🐟 Fish-Friendly: Installing 13 rootwads at existing pools not only protects the streambank but also creates essential natural habitat. 🌳 Natural Defense: The crib wall, anchored with helical anchors, now stands tall above the boulders and rootwads, ensuring the bank's resilience against erosion. 🌿 Green Growth: We've planted native seeds, willows, trees, and shrubs atop the cribwall, enhancing stabilization and promoting biodiversity. 💧 Water Wise: To nurture our native plants, we've implemented an automated drip irrigation system, conserving water while ensuring their healthy growth until maturity.

We talk a lot about the important role that prescribed fire has on our landscapes, but good fire is just one tool in our vegetation management strategy. We often prepare for fire by creating shaded fuel breaks – reducing surface and ladder fuels in strategic locations to slow fire spread and create buffer zones. This winter, we worked with the talented teams at Spye General Engineering and Hanford to implement the Rodger’s Ridge Shaded Fuel Break at our Live Oaks Ranch Preserve. The one-mile-long, 16-acre stretch is a prominent ridgeline between Knight’s Valley and Calistoga, and is critical to slowing the movement of wildfire into the nearby city. We will now be able use the shaded fuel break as an anchor for prescribed fire and forest health thinning on an adjacent 22-acre hillside, which will reinforce the ridgeline work. We secured funding from the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District’s Vegetation Management Grant Program to implement this multi-benefit project, preparing it for prescribed burning in partnership with Northern Sonoma Fire District in fall 2024. Returning good fire to our landscapes is the most effective method to improve forest health and build resilience to future wildfires. Learn more about our Living with Fire program at https://ow.ly/hSVJ50RooyV #GoodFire #vegetationmanagement #PrescribedFire #SonomaLandTrust