Healthy Creeks - by the County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 9

 

2012 Columns

 

June, 2012            Covering Your Bases: Permitting In and Around Creeks  

 

When living adjacent to a creek, all associated maintenance becomes the responsibility of the property owner. This includes removal of fallen trees and bank protection.  Before undertaking any of these activities on the creek bank or in the creek, ask yourself if the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) or other agencies need to be involved.

 

May, 2012             Resources to Help You Be A Good Steward of Local Creeks  

 

here are numerous ways to be a good creek steward that protects the environment. It can be fun and community oriented. But sometimes it can be difficult, time consuming, or expensive. But, there are resources available to help you along the way.

 

April, 2012            Healthy Creeks Make Healthy Communities  

 

Everyone lives in a watershed and everything we do from work to shopping to play occurs in a watershed. The majority of creek‐side property is in private ownership, placing the responsibility for the health of the creek with you. Acting as a watershed steward you can protect San Luis Obispo creeks and help your neighbors to do the same.