Steelhead trout are the canary in the coal mine of Southern California creeks. They are the harbingers of watershed health. […more…]
South Coast Habitat Restoration
www.schabitatrestoration.org
Founder and Director: Mauricio Gomez
(805) 729-8787
Mission
To protect, conserve, and restore habitat and native biodiversity of the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas.
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These improvements at Wheeler Gorge Campground serve both migrating fish and forest visitor access. These bridges are an important investment in the ecology of the watershed and will facilitate recreation access for many years to come. South Coast Habitat Restoration secured the grant funding for the project and allowed us to complete a successful project. This kind of partnership and collaboration is a great example of how we can work together to maintain and improve these watersheds and Forest resources for current and future generations to explore and enjoy.
Opening Streams, Renewing Life
For decades, concrete barriers at Wheeler Gorge Campground blocked steelhead trout from accessing spawning grounds in the Ventura River watershed near Ojai. Today, thanks to years of dedicated fundraising and planning, they can finally swim upstream.
While this success reopens miles of vital habitat, South Coast Habitat Restoration’s mission continues. Miles of habitat remain blocked by barriers. Your donation helps them tackle the next barrier, allowing them to bring steelhead home and restore balance to our watersheds.