Creek and Watershed Management Program

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The Creek and Watershed Management Program (CWMP) includes detailed information on the dozen creeks that run through our community, identifies impairments to these creeks, and outlines programs and specific future actions to address identified impairments. It also outlines best practices to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, accommodate wildlife movement corridors, convey stormwater runoff and floodwaters, and furnish open space and passive recreational areas for City residents.

The purpose of the CWMP is to fulfill General Plan Implementation Action CE-IA-3. CE-IA-3 requires a citywide Creek and Watershed Management Plan be prepared to provide detailed standards of acceptable practices for protecting the ecological function, water quality, and drainage and flood control function of Goleta's creeks and watersheds.

The City hosted a Lunch & Learn on September 27, 2024, for attendees to learn more about the City’s Creek and Watershed Program and the Southern California Steelhead Trout, an endangered species native to our creeks here in Goleta. Review the presentation here.

Any questions or feedback can be emailed to EnvironmentalServices@cityofgoleta.org

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We hope you can participate in the first #BeautifyGoleta event of 2023 rescheduled to Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event was originally planned for January 14th but postponed due to weather. Unlike previous events which included organized teams throughout the City, this is a Self-Guided Clean-Up format meaning you can pick up litter where you want and when you want. The event also includes a Bulky Item Collection at Goleta City Hall. Read the full press release here.

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Adopted CWMP

Adopted CWMP:

Adoption:

On November 17, 2020, City Council adopted the Creek and Watershed Management Plan (CWMP). Information about this meeting is provided below:

CWMP Adoption Process

Workshop #3 On November 2, 2020, the City hosted a virtual public workshop on the CWMP. City staff provided an overview of the CWMP and the project team answered questions and received comments. Materials from the workshop are provided below:

TAC Meeting #3 On September 30, 2020, the City hosted a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) virtual meeting. Materials from the TAC meeting are provided below.

City Council Update On September 1, 2020, City staff provided an update to City Council on the progress of the Creek and Watershed Management Plan (CWMP). Information from this presentation is provided below.

TAC Meeting #2 On March 11, 2020, the City hosted a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting. Materials from the TAC meeting are provided below. Additional materials presented to the TAC are posted below under Workshop #2.

Workshop #2 The City held a second public workshop on February 26, 2020. Below is information and materials from the workshop.

TAC Meeting #1 On November 13, 2019, the City hosted a TAC meeting at City Hall. Below is information from the workshop:

Meeting Agenda

Workshop #1 The City held a public workshop on the CWMP on November 6, 2019. The project team provided an update on what we have learned so far, including the results of an initial field survey. The project team also asked attendees to provide feedback on the City’s creeks and watersheds to help guide the development of the Creeks and Watershed Management Plan. Below is information from the workshop:

Survey #1 The City conducted a survey to gauge the public's interest in City creeks. The results of the survey are provided below:

Survey Results

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