Stemple Creek Riparian Restoration
Program
Riparian Habitat Restoration
Primary RCD
Marin Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Marin Resource Conservation District
Funders
California Department of Conservation
Other Organizations
Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Point Blue Conservation Science, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Project Primary Contact
Preston Duncan (preston@marinrcd.org)
Project Stage
Post-Implementation
Duration
2022 - 2025
Watershed Restoration
Riparian Habitat Restoration
Livestock exclusion and restoration of 2130 linear foot, 4.3 acre section of Stemple Creek, previously denuded and devoid of woody vegetation. The goal of this project is to increase wildlife habitat, reduce erosion, sequester carbon, and increase connectivity to the over 5,100 feet of previously restored riparian habitat among private parcels upstream. Partners included Point Blue Conservation Science, MALT, and NRCS, as well as some support from USFWS.
Key Accomplishments
- Agricultural Conservation Practice (ac.): 4.30 acres
- Agricultural Conservation Practice (ft.): 4,160.00 lf
- Habitat Restoration/Creation: 4.30 acres
- Invasive Species Control: 0.15 acres
- Plants Installed: 3,704
- Stream Corridor Restored: 2,130.00 lf
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Education
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
Mid-reach, before implementation
Credit: MRCD
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $360,024.36
Working L... (CA Dept. of Conservation): $360,024
Photos
Lower part of site, before implementation (Timing: Before)
Credit: MRCD
Overview of the project, looking West. (Timing: After)
Credit: Marin RCD
Mid-reach, after implementation (Timing: After)
Credit: Marin RCD
Looking east over implemented project. (Timing: After)
Credit: Marin RCD
Project last updated 2/17/2025