Monday, July 26, 2010

Volunteers needed Saturday July 31st & August 7th

Please join South Coast Habitat Restoration, Channel Islands Restoration, California State Parks, and the Carpinteria Creek Watershed Coalition, in kicking off the start of our newest restoration project at the mouth of Carpinteria Creek. The creek mouth is critical to the restoration of the Carpinteria Creek Watershed. It provides important habitat for a variety of bird species as well as the federally endangered Southern Steelhead trout and Tidewater Goby.

We will be laying large sheets of black plastic over the non-native iceplant, a process known as “Solarization”. Using sandbags to hold the plastic in place until the iceplant has died. At that time we will remove the plastic and install a variety of native plants. This will greatly increase the habitat value of the entire watershed. We will be working from approximately 9am  to 2pm. Please wear appropriate attire and bring sunscreen, a lunch, and plenty of water.

All tools and supplies will be provided

Please contact us for directions and parking information or with other questions.