Explore Putah Creek

Putah Creek provides nature nearby for us to explore, research, enjoy, and appreciate.

Putah Creek Watershed

The Putah Creek watershed is home to myriad rare plants and animals, and a strong community of people who care about its preservation. Putah Creek is probably named for the Pooewin village, Puta-to, located in what is now downtown Davis.

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Research on Putah Creek

Putah Creek benefits from extensive research by professional scientists, UC Davis students, and others. If you would like your research featured here, please contact us.

 

Land and land-based research

 

 

 

Water and water-based issues

 

 

 

Fish and wildlife

 

 

 

Insects and aquatic organisms

Explore Putah Creek e-book

The Putah Creek e-book highlights the public access areas of Putah Creek, and what one would experience there on a visit. Explore public access point by clicking here. 

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Yolo Hiker

Cache Creek wildernessYolo Hiker is a project of Tuleyome. The Yolo Hiker website will connect you with areas to hike, and if you desire, group hikes to join. 

Fishing and Camping

Putah Creek has great public access for both fishing and camping. We provide information in this section help direct you to those who can help you enjoy public resources, but we have no direct management of either fishing or camping resources. 

 

Fishing

 

 

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