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Habitat Restoration

The RCDTC is involved in multiple small and large-scale habitat restoration projects. The RCDTC collaborates and contracts with several federal, state, and local agencies to complete these projects. These restoration projects include improving salmonid spawning habitat, annual Residual Dry Matter (RDM) monitoring and biennial vernal pools monitoring, restoring wetlands, revegetation, and conserving grasslands for foragers.

In-Stream Restoration 

Dye Creek Low Water Crossing Fish Passage

More information coming soon.

Restoring the Deer Creek Headwaters at Childs Meadows Restoration

The Restoring the Deer Creek Headwaters at Childs Meadows Restoration Project utilizes living dams made from locally sourced materials that mimic beaver activity and a modified grazing strategy in order to restore hydrologic, geomorphic, and biological conditions within the Childs Meadows complex.

Upper Mill Creek Dam Improvement Design Alternatives

More information coming soon.

Deer Creek Meadows/Gurnsey Creek Bridge Removal and Meadow Restoration

More information coming soon.

Battle Creek Confluece Side Channel Restoration

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East Sand Slough Side Channel

The East Sand Slough Side Channel Reconnection Project has created nearly two consecutive miles of restored juvenile salmon habitat along the Sacramento River.

Riparian Restoration 

Riparian Revegetation

More information coming soon.

Upland Restoration 

Feral Cattle Removal and Habitat Restoration

The Feral Cattle Removal Project will restore wildlife habitat through the removal of unbranded, feral cattle on 27,000 acres of private property between Mill Creek and Big Dye Creek, adjacent to the Ishi Wilderness.

Revegetation Maintenance for North Fork Battle Creek Barrier Modification

More information coming soon.

Butte City Planning

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Monitoring 

Residual Dry Matter (RDM) and Vernal Pool Monitoring

RCDTC personnel complete annual residual dry matter monitoring and biennial vernal pools monitoring in the Coyote Creek Conservation Area west of Red Bluff in order to monitor the influence of livestock on invasive species and soil health.