U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-4) announced he has helped secure nearly $2.5 million in federal funding for floodplain restoration work along Sonoma Creek.
The $2,496,686 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will support the Sonoma Ecology Center in advancing restoration planning at three priority sites in Sonoma Creek, a press release issued Friday noted.
The project aims to reduce flood and erosion risks while improving habitat for steelhead trout and other threatened species.
Additionally, it aims to improve the long-term watershed resilience in Sonoma Valley.
“Sonoma Creek is one of the Bay Area’s most important waterways,” said Thompson. “This project will help protect the steelhead and other wildlife that depend on the creek, and it will also better protect nearby homes and key infrastructure from worsening floods.”