What We Have Done and Do

Watershed Tours

• The CCWC conducted tours in 2006 and 2007 to introduce community members and others to the various resources, amenities and projects of the Watershed. The tours involved carpooling to planned stops, where a speaker met us to teach and share about a topic of interest (example tour). Topics covered have included watershed archeological history, marsh birdlife, water quality, and creek restoration projects.

Native Plantings and Invasive Removal with Local Partners

• We have collaborated with local organizations on native plantings and invasive vegetation removal at creek restoration sites in the watershed. Most recently we partnered with the Urban Creeks Council at the newly-constructed restoration located at St. Mary's College High School.

Speakers Series

• Thus far, we have hosted two highly reputable speakers to present at our events. In September 2007, Richard Schwartz, a local historian and author of "Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats of Old Berkeley", presented on the watershed in the 1800's. More recently, in March 2008, renowned speaker Bruce Riordan, who specializes on developing local solutions to global warming, spoke on the impacts of climate change to our water resources.

Coastal Cleanup Day

• The CCWC supported the City of Albany on Coastal Cleanup Day in their cleanup efforts at Albany Shoreline Park, nearby the mouth of Codornices Creek. We plan to continue our efforts to keep our watershed free of trash, toxic dumping, and others materials that degrade valuable habitat and the Creek's water quality.

Stream Bioengineering Workshop

• In March 2006, the Codornices Creek Watershed Council partnered with the Urban Creeks Council and the Waterways Restoration Institute to present a Stream Bioengineering Workshop to teach participants to use natural materials and non-structural techniques to combat soil erosion and restore creeks. Participants spent the day on hands-on demonstration projects on lower Codornices Creek and received a handbook on bioengineering techniques (see Reports and Data).

Keep an eye out for opportunities to participate in designing interpretive elements and a creekside outdoor, non-structural classroom for lower Codornices Creek!