This site is intended to provide updated information on the status and progress of the Lion Creek Steelhead restoration project. The Lion Creek project involves the removal of a barrier to steelhead migration which will improve access to approximately 9.5 miles of upstream habitat. The project is a collaboration between private, non profit, local, state and federal agencies. Please check back to see weekly posts with updated photographs and descriptions of the projects progress.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Lion Creek Restoration Project Begins!!!
San Antonio Creek crossing was installed to allow the transport and access of heavy machinery to the Lion Creek Restoration site.
Dewatering of the pool under Lion
Creek Bridge coincided with fish and frog capture and relocation efforts. Two California Red-legged Frogs were found inside a culvert and were relocated downstream to the confluence of Lion Creek and San Antonio Creek. No Steelhead trout were observed at the site but hundreds of Stickleback and Chubs were caught and also relocated downstream to the confluence pool.
Excavation begins at the Lion Creek Bridge to prepare site for drilling and construction of new bridge abutments set to begin next week.
Check back next week for further updates on the projects progress.