Decades of Effort Restore Steelhead and Salmon Passage on Alameda Creek
A decades-long restoration project has successfully removed the final barrier on Alameda Creek, allowing steelhead and salmon to return to their historic spawning grounds. The effort involved relocating a PG&E pipeline and restoring natural stream pathways in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Why it matters
This project demonstrates the success of long-term environmental advocacy and multi-stakeholder collaboration in restoring urban ecosystems.
A NOAA-funded project removed the final barrier on an urban San Francisco Bay Area creek that was once the Bay’s largest producer of steelhead and Chinook salmon.
The article reports on a successful environmental restoration project with a focus on historical context and collaborative efforts.
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