Parks Creek Riparian Improvement Project
Program
Riparian Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District
Funders
California State Water Resources Control Board
Project Primary Contact
Ethan Brown (ebrown@svrcd.org)
Project Stage
Completed
Duration
2020 - 2024
Watershed Restoration
Riparian Habitat Restoration
This project focuses on the conservation and restoration of salmon species in the area. Alternative stock water, fencing, riparian planting, and irrigation upgrades are being implemented by local private landowners.
Key Accomplishments
- Habitat Restoration/Creation: 704.00 acres
- Nitrogen Reduction: 4,622.00 lbs
- Phosphorus Reduction: 2,410.00 lbs
- Plants Installed: 333
- Sediment Load Reduction: 4,604.00 tons
Project Themes
- Healthy Watersheds
Pre project without fence
Credit: Jose Alberoa
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $663,005.89
319(h) Grant (Water Board): $663,006
Photos
Pre project without native softwoods (Timing: Before)
Credit: J. Alberoa
Pre project without fence (Timing: Before)
Credit: J. Alberoa
Post project with new fence (Timing: After)
Credit: J. Alberoa
Post project with new native softwoods planted (Timing: After)
Credit: J. Alberoa
Post project with new fence (Timing: After)
Credit: J. Alberoa
Project last updated 2/11/2025