Restoration & Stewardship

About the Restoration Program

Restoring damaged parts of our natural heritage is a vital part of our work. We apply the best available science and techniques to repair habitats in streams and on the land—planting trees, building stream pools, removing invasive weeds—recreating the niches that Sonoma Valley’s native plant communities and animals need. With the help of willing landowners and dedicated volunteers, the bounty and beauty of Sonoma Valley spring back to life.

Projects

Arundo Eradication and Coordination
Nathanson Creek Preserve and Parkway
Watershed Coordination and Stewardship Network
Sonoma Creek Salmonid Restoration
Upper Kenwood Restoration
Riverside Reach Restoration
Multi-Stream Fish Passage Enhancement Projects
Native Plant Nursery
Bay Area Early Detection Network

Restoration Program Services

Habitat Restoration

Weed control, native plant and irrigation system installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Stewardship Services

Land stewardship information and stewardship group formation and network support.

Water Wisdom Series

Water use and water conservation workshops, tours, and presentations.

Native Plant Nursery

Local seed collection, plant propagation, container stock source for projects, annual plant sales.

Landowner Consultation

Site evaluation, restoration management planning, and habitat friendly landscapes designs.

Sediment Reduction and Erosion Control

Biological bank stabilization and biodegradable erosion control systems.

Stormwater Management

Downspout detention basins, energy dissipaters, contour swales for controlling runoff.