Creek Restoration

These large capital projects involve reconstruction of creeks and wetlands to more natural/historic conditions through the reshaping of creek channels, removal of aging infrastructure, management of invasive species, and installation of native plants/trees. Learn more about our projects below.

The Creeks Division has been working over the last several years to remove an invasive plant known as Arundo donax, or giant reed, from the Arroyo Burro, Mission, and Sycamore Creek Watersheds. Arundo is a fast growing plant that displaces native plants and reduces habitat value for wildlife. The massive dense stands also present fire and flooding hazards.

The Creeks Division has established creek side community stewardship sites, where neighbors have participated in small creek clean-up and planting efforts. These sites include Sycamore Creek at Cacique Street and Liberty Street, Mission Creek at Vernon Road, and San Roque Creek at Stevens Park.

The Creeks Division’s Creek Tree Program partners with creek side property owners to restore riparian habitat through the planting of native trees along the City’s creeks. Learn more!