Thompson Creek Stream Restoration Demonstration Project

NBWA teamed with the Sonoma County Water Agency, the City of Petaluma and local residents and students
to conduct revegetation activities along a reach of Thompson Creek in the City of Petaluma.

NBWA developed a revegetation plan for the site in November 2001. Creek planting activities at the site took place in December 2001. Activities at the site included removal of invasive species such as cattail and blackberry, installation of over 500 native plant species, and installation of a drip irrigation system. Students from grant elementary school participated in the planting effort.

During the 2001-2002 growing season, there was 76 percent plant survival rate. Creek maintenance activities took place in December 2003. Students from Grant Elementary returned to participate creek maintenance, including removal of tree protection on established plants and installation of 115 replacement plants.

Site monitoring will continue until 2004.

Thompson Creek Revegetation Plan