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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The Environmental Services Division helps host events throughout the year. Check out our event calendar below!

Beautify Goleta: Spring Into Action

Spotlight Neighborhood: Old Town

Spotlight Captain: Habitat For Humanity Santa Barbara

Spotlight Volunteers: Goleta Rotary and Community West Bank


Captain Led Locations:

- Community West Bank Parking Lot (5827 Hollister Avenue) with Habitat For Humanity Santa Barbara

- Evergreen Acres Park (Evergreen Drive & Spruce Drive) with Susan Klein-Rothschild

- Johnny D. Wallis Park (170 South Kellogg Avenue) with Jerry Lucera with Waypoint Church

Self-Guided:

Beautify Goleta now has a self-guided cleanup option for those who prefer to work alone or have a schedule that conflicts with event days. Please do not clean up on private property without the property owner's permission. Self-guided cleanups can report results to enter a prize giveaway!

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