Publication Date
Winter 12-2015
Abstract
A collaborative project-Eel River Estuary and Centerville Slough Enhancement Project-involves governmental agencies, non-profits, and landowners with the goal of restoring and improving habitats and agricultural opportunities on lower Eel River and in the area of Centerville in Humboldt County. Multiple project objectives include restoration of ecosystem functions on a landscape, although altered by diking and ditching, still retains a unique complex of wetlands, sloughs, a major river system, and the Pacific Ocean. Modification of artificial controls such as culverts and tide gates, reconnection of watercourses, sediment reduction, and better management of flooding potential are ongoing projects with more proposed, all with the objective of improving conditions for aquatic species and wildlife, and the rancher's need for good pasture for his stock.
Library of Congress Subject Access Terms
resources, historic, humboldt, bayside, california, estuary
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Agricultural Science Commons, History Commons, Property Law and Real Estate Commons, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology Commons
