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CreekWise
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| Web | link |
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| Progress | proposed |
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| Location Description | Santa Clara Valley |
A program for creek side landowners covering such topics as proper creek care, native plant species, runoff issues/concerns, pollution prevention tips, upstream and downstream implications, suggestions for working as a community on creek protection. Services could include general advice; specific technical recommendations; referral to pre-approved private engineers, landscape architects and contractors; permitting assistance.
Creekside property owners are most often unaware of the actions they need to take to protect water resources and safeguard their own property. In some cases, even those who are aware of the correct actions do not have the technical understanding or financial capacity to "do the right thing". This program proposes to reach out directly to creekside property owner - 38,000 strong in Santa Clara County - with a number of programs and services as outlined in the "Detailed Description" section.
Native Plants,
Community Participation,
Creeks,
Habitat Protection,
Landowners,
Pollution
Ecosystem Restoration,
Environmental and habitat protection and improvement,
Flood management,
NPS pollution control,
Water quality protection and improvement,
Watershed planning,
Wetlands enhancement and creation
Watershed Management-Habitat Protection & Restoration
