Historical Conditions of the Creek

The history of Putah Creek would not be complete without ample mention of flood and drought, the emigrant farming families which settled Putah region, and how early settlers changed the creek to make settlement possible.

Programs and Projects

Restoration
Dig into habitat enhancement and restoration with native vegetation planting and invasive plant removal projects.

 

Native Plant Nursery and Plant Propagation
Help us grow native plants from local seed sources.

 

Creek CleanupsCreek Cleanups
Every year Putah Creek Council holds at least one major creek cleanup event. Over 100 volunteers come to remove litter and dumped items from the creek.

 

Insect MonitoringInsect Monitoring
Putah Creek Council volunteers work with expert aquatic ecologists to monitor species composition in the creek.

 

EducationEducation
CreekSpeak runs every year from May-October to discuss nature, art, and culture in the bioregion.

 

Advocacy and CollaborationAdvocacy and Collaboration
Putah Creek Council is a voice for Putah Creek. We work with other regional groups to support and collaborate on local habitat enhancement and environmental education.