waterways Archives - Local News Matters

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 […]

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Native by nature: Volunteers unite to replant and restore Contra Costa’s creek ecosystems

Tons of logs and gravel later, second phase of Lagunitas Creek habitat restoration complete

‘Emerging threat’: Golden mussel infestation upending life in the Delta — help isn’t coming

Valley Water sees fewer homeless residents on its lands since starting no-camping policy

New rules limit vineyard runoff in Mendocino and Sonoma counties to protect waterways

Sonoma County granted extension of well permitting authority while appeal continues

Arrest made months after 280-gallon oil waste allegedly dumped into Stockton waterway

San Jose conducts homeless count along Coyote Creek ahead of sweep in January

Sonoma County complies with court order to stop issuing non-emergency well permits

San Jose’s first safe sleeping site for homeless residents set to open in March

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