Deer Creek Watershed Conservancy

Current Projects

DCWC focuses on projects that promote habitat for native species, protect land use and enhance that ecological and economical stability of the watershed. Our landowners are among the most proactive in the state; they are constantly engaging in programs that collaborate with resources managers from state and federal agencies, as well as private consultants to better their operations and provide system wide benefits. Specific areas we are currently focusing on include flood protection, water conservation, improving conditions for migrating salmon and steelhead. Listed below are a few of these projects in more detail.

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Support our farmers and our fisheries! Learn more about the grass fed beef program!

Flood Control Project

After expansive flooding in 1997/1998 DCWC sat down with experts from across the country to develop an improved flood management plan. The overall goal was to provide increased flood protection to local landowners while improving instream conditions for native salmonids, and received remarkable support from both local landowners and the environmental community. Funding has waxed and waned but the last year a preferred alternative was approved by the board. A segment of the proposed actions has been submitted for funding through the Flood Protection Corridor Program.
Check back soon as we are working on adding a link to the project and will be posting funding news as it becomes available.

Sustainable Agriculture -- Local Grass Fed Beef!!

THIS PROGRAM IS UP AND RUNNING!!
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We are currently developing a program that would allow local producers to take advantage of niche direct marketing! We are looking to market our first round of beef in early fall of 2012. If you are a producer interested in selling grass finished cattle at premium prices or are just interested in enjoying healthy, delicious local beef please contact us for more information!

Education Program -- Habitat Education

We are working with Los Molinos High School to develop a classroom curriculum that coincides with a hands on trip to Deer Creek to do simple restoration projects.These projects focus on the benefits of insteam woody debris for juvenile salmonids. If you are interested in participating or simply learning more let us know!!

Fisheries Monitoring -- Steelhead Angling Survey

We are working on the coolest Steelhead monitoring ever! If you are a California Steelheader and are interested in contributing to expanding the knowledge of theDeer Creek fishery, this is the one you won't want to miss out on! We are shooting for out first angling survey in the spring of 2012. Keep checking back for more info or let us know if you'd like to help!

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