California turns old lumber mill into habitat with 420,000 native plants
In Northern California, a former lumber mill site has been successfully converted into a vibrant wetland habitat. More than twenty acres of concrete and asphalt have been cleared, allowing for the replanting of native vegetation. This significant ecological project contributes to enhancing the habitats crucial for juvenile salmon and steelhead, yielding promising early results with increased…
A former lumber mill site along Prairie Creek in Northern California has been transformed into a habitat for salmon and steelhead. The restoration project, which took place over five years, involved the removal of over 20 acres of asphalt and concrete, and the creation of wetland, floodplain, and off-channel habitat for the fish.
The Yurok Tribe played a significant role in the restoration, planting more than 420,000 native plants to help stabilize the landscape and provide habitat for juvenile salmon. The project is being closely monitored to determine its impact on salmon survival, with early signs suggesting improved conditions for the fish. The restoration also aims to reconnect the creek with its floodplain and support the ecological functions of the wetland and riparian environment.
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