Lion Creek

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.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Week 5 Update

This week Evans excavating was busy filling in around the abutments. Large rock was placed along the toe of the slope and then dirt was backfilled in on top. Morris construction worked to frame the top of the abutment on the far bank to be ready to pour early next week. Check back for more photos and updates. Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog if you would like to get email notification of when new posts are up.

Large rock placed along toe of the slope

Dirt being filled in around the abutment.

Forming of the top of the abutment.

Working with the various project funders and partners, South Coast Habitat Restoration, is managing the grant funding for the project and coordinating operations between project partners. SCHR is a local non-profit organization based in Carpinteria that is dedicated to environmental stewardship and habitat enhancement. We emphasize steelhead trout recovery through a variety of watershed restoration projects throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

For additional information on the project please contact Mauricio Gomez at mgomez@schabitatrestoration.org 805-729-8787