WATERWAYS ACROSS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY are increasingly threatened by invasive plant species that engulf canals and drains, decreasing biodiversity and reducing safe habitats for wildlife.
In an effort to address and restore the environment, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is working to reverse that trend. The district hosted its 12th annual Giving Natives a Chance event on Dec. 6 at the Clayton Valley Drain near Hillcrest Community Park in Concord, inviting volunteers from across the county to plant native species around waterways and drains.
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