Pavon Creek and Scow Canyon Mitigation Project

Pavon Creek and Scow Canyon Mitigation Project

EBMUD's work to mitigate for habitat loss during the seismic upgrade of the San Pablo Dam inlcudes creating habitat for California red-legged frogs, restoring existing stream channels, constructing new wetlands, and enhancing habitat for Alameda whipsnakes in the Pavon Creek and Scow Canyon Area. Pavon Creek flows into Pinole Creek near the intersection of Alhambra Valley Road and Castro Ranch Road in Contra Costa County. Scow Canyon is in a protected watershed northeast of San Pablo Dam and is visible by boat from San Pablo Reservoir.

Workplan and Schedule

EBMUD built several frog ponds and wetlands, restored floodplains and planted natives in 2010. Additional construction and plantings were needed in 2011, following the heavy rains in winter 2010/2011. Maintenance and monitoring of the site will be ongoing through 2013.

Contact Information

Contact: Michelle Blackwell, Community Affairs Representative II
Email: mblackwe@ebmud.com
Phone: (510) 287-2053

Contractors: For bid opportunities on EBMUD projects, see Business Opportunities.

Resources

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