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| The Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW) is a community organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Marsh Creek Watershed. |
| "Creeks Create Community" |
| Construction of the Marsh Creek Fish Ladder is almost done! |
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| Latest Fish Ladder Pictures! |
Chinook salmon have lost more than 90% of their historical range in California due to restore access to approximately seven miles of Marsh and Sand Creeks in eastern Contra Costa County by constructing a fish Chinook salmon have lost more ladder at the Marsh Creek drop than 90% of their historical than 90% of their historical range in California due to range in California due to barriers. This project will barriers. This project will restore access to approximately seven miles of Marsh and Sand Creeks in eastern Contra Costa County by constructing a fish ladder at the Marsh Creek drop structure in Brentwood. This project will benefit the Chinook salmon by providing access to seven miles of stream including over two miles of excellent spawning habitat A 2004 University of California study found that this reach of Marsh Creek contains abundant and suitably sized gravels for salmonid spawning. The project will also indirectly benefit other species by raising awareness of Marsh Creek. All around California, the annual return of the salmon is a significant event worthy of festivals and media coverage. These migrating salmon will present an excellent opportunity to educate residents of the many ways that their actions can benefit water quality, habitat, and ecological health. The East Bay Regional Park District Marsh Creek trail runs alongside the drop structure and the fish ladder will be in a highly trafficked and highly visibly location, improving the opportunity for education. This project enjoys strong support and approval of the county flood control district, the City of Brentwood, the Department of Consercation, the Department of Water Resources, and it is the top priority action of the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed. |
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