BARRIERS

Unnatural Barriers can help but some can prevenet the safe passage of Steelhead and other aquatic species bothe up the creek and down.

Concrete Dams

The Creek was littered with small dams used for flood control in the winter and to impound and divert water during our dry summer months. Some of these damns were not built with the understanding of Fisheries Science we have now. Others have fallen into disrepair and their deterioration has created hazards and issues in the stream bed.

Entry at the Estuary

There is no bridge over the creek at Linda Mar Beach for human and surfers to cross. At time this is solved by making damns of boulders and logs to provide passage for people without getting their feet wet. This is problematic for the anadromous Steelhead and Pacific Lamprey as they try and make their way from the Pacific Ocean to the Creek to spawn.

Culverts and Channelization

Parts of the creek, especially at road over crossings have created some steep gradients and hydraulic steps that prevent fish migration in certain conditions.