Conservation, Protection and Restoration

Putah Creek

GGTU is partnered with Putah Creek Trout (www.putahcreektrout.org) and the John Muir Chapter of Trout Unlimited in an effort to improve habitat in the watershed that lies within the inter-dam reach of Putah Creek. This run is approximately eight miles in length, begins below Monticello Dam on Lake Berryessa, and ends at Lake Solano.

The goal is to perform a comprehensive analysis that will serve as a foundation for selecting and implementing implementation projects that will :

o   Reduce channel scour and bank erosion during high flows and flood events and reduce fine sedimentation deposition in the spawning beds

o   Identify methods to provide resilience fort he watershed so that it can minimize ecosystem damage from catastrophic fires in the watershed. 

o   Expand limited trout spawning and rearing habitat through in-stream restoration and water flow management

o   Enhance access, recreational opportunities, and visitor experience

o   Support CDFW’s Wild Trout Fishery Management Plan for Putah Creek

o   Incorporate input and feedback from significant watershed stakeholders

We periodically organize volunteer events that focus on restoration projects and opportunities

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Info@northbaytu.org