The article outlines various restoration projects aimed at enhancing the ecological health of watersheds and supporting salmonid populations in California. Key initiatives include:
- String of Pearls: A project to expedite floodplain restoration in the Sacramento Valley.
- Southern Steelhead Coalition: Focused on watershed restoration to bolster Southern steelhead populations.
- Redwood Creek: Aims to restore ecological processes in lower Redwood Creek to support threatened salmonids.
- East Fork Scott River: Seeks to reconnect floodplains and improve aquatic habitats.
- Alameda Creek Monitoring: Data collection to guide management and restoration efforts.
- Fish Tracking Projects: Monitoring spawning runs of steelhead and coho salmon for better habitat information.
- Klamath Dams Removal: A completed project to restore fish access and bolster salmonid populations.
These efforts involve multi-agency partnerships, habitat restoration, and initiatives like removing barriers to fish passage and non-native species, all aimed at achieving sustainable fish populations and healthier ecosystems.
