South Creek Streambed Profile Restoration Project

The project will restore streambed profile and riparian function along South Creek, an intermittent, deeply incised tributary of La Hoya Creek within the Salsipuedes Creek watershed, which drains to the Santa Ynez River. The project applies low-tech, process-based restoration LTPBR to reverse channel incision and re-establish the connection between the stream and its historic floodplain. Restoration is achieved by installing simple, hand-built structures that mimic natural wood accumulations and...