Petaluma Valley Historical Hydrology and Ecology Study
Program
Conservation Plans
Primary RCD
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Lead Implementer
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Funders
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Other Organizations
Friends of the Petaluma River, San Francisco Estuary Institute
Project Primary Contact
Katie Robbins (krobbins@sonomarcd.org)
Project Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2015 - 2018
Estimated Total Cost
$325,130.00
Secured Funding
$325,130.00
No Funding Source Identified Yet
$0.00
Targeted Funding
$0.00
Planning and Special Studies
Conservation Plans
This project reconstructs the historical hydrology and ecology of the Petaluma River watershed prior to major Euro-American modification of the landscape. The information from the study will then be used to identify potential opportunities for habitat restoration, flood mitigation, and stormwater management. This project also demonstrates the efficacy of historical hydrology and ecology in identifying and prioritizing multi-benefit restoration opportunities.
Targeted Performance Measure
No Expected Accomplishments provided
Project Themes
- Climate Change
- Education
- Wildlife/Endangered Species
- Healthy Watersheds
View of Petaluma Marsh from watershed boat tour
Credit: Friends of Petaluma River
Location
Location Not Specified
Budget
$325,130.00 Secured Funding: Wetland Program Planning Grant (USEPA)
Photos
No additional photos provided
Project last updated 2/27/2023