In 2018, California began turning 1,187 acres of Delta dairy and grazing land back into tidal marsh to create a safe home for young salmon
In 2018, California began turning 1,187 acres of Delta dairy and grazing land into tidal marsh to give young salmon and endangered fish a safe refuge.
In 2018, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and its partners initiated the restoration of Dutch Slough, a former dairy and grazing land in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The project aimed to transform 1,187 acres of land into tidal marsh, providing a safer habitat for young salmon and other aquatic species. The initial phase of the project, completed in 2021, involved grading the land to create a gentle slope, allowing water to flow in from the Delta channels and out with the tides.
The DWR breached the levees in five locations, opening approximately 700 acres of the site to tidal waters. The project is part of California EcoRestore, an initiative to restore at least 30,000 acres of habitat in the Delta by 2020. The goal is to create a diverse habitat for juvenile salmon and other species, similar to the mix found in Suisun Marsh.
The site, located near Oakley and the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers, also offers recreational opportunities, including a community park for hiking, biking, and birdwatching.
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