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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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Our Events

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

Creek Week San Pedro Creek Tour

Wednesday, September 25, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm: San Pedro Creek Tour 

Meeting Location: Cathedral Oaks Road between Windsor Ave. and Carlo Drive (park on south/ocean side of road in front of Stonebridge Open Space)

Escape from the urban hustle and bustle and experience nature right in our own backyard! Join Melissa Nelson, Environmental Services Manager for the City of Goleta, and Brian Trautwein, Senior Analyst/Watershed Program Director for the Environmental Defense Center for a tour of San Pedro Creek. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Creek’s natural wonders, and hear from experts about efforts to protect San Pedro Creek and its water quality. We will see tranquil pools, majestic oak and sycamore trees, and the wildlife that inhabit the Creek as well as threats to the Creek’s health. We will hear about City projects to keep pollution out of local creeks and the community’s work to rehabilitate damaged creeks and preserve species, such as the endangered steelhead. San Pedro Creek is a scenic and natural treasure. It provides important habitat and conveys stormwater to the sea. Join us and learn about San Pedro Creek’s many secrets! Reserve your spot on the tour by emailing environmentalservices@cityofgoleta.org.  

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