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Fish Barrier Removal
Human-built structures such as road crossings and dams impact migratory fish species by restricting access to potential spawning and rearing habitat and have led to declines in local salmonid populations. The RCD and our partners are working with private landowners and public agencies to remove or improve these barriers wherever possible.
Water Quality Monitoring
The RCD monitors surface water quality to better understand and address the ecological side effects of human activity in the watershed, primarily focusing on fine sediment input from development and agriculture, and chemical contaminants in urban runoff.
Habitat Projects
Habitat surveys are conducted to document the amount and quality of stream habitat available to native fishes, amphibians, and other aquatic organisms. Over the past 20 years, the RCD has surveyed all salmonid streams in the Napa River watershed, primarily with funding from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Fisheries Monitoring
The RCD monitors fish populations to provide science-based information to all stakeholders involved in the management and recovery of steelhead and Chinook salmon. The program also generates information on other native fishes and tracks ecological responses to ongoing habitat restoration.
Streamflow Monitoring
RCD monitors stream stage (water level) and discharge (flow) to better understand how and when water drains off the landscape, and to provide water users, flood managers, and wastewater dischargers with good information for operation of water infrastructure.
Road Storm Proofing
Erosion prevention and “storm-proofing” of unpaved roads can have an immediate benefit to stream systems by reducing sediment input. Along with water quality improvements, these practices can also reduce annual maintenance costs.
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Upcoming Events
Prescribed Fire Smoke Management Webinar
Napa RCD is hosting a 2-part webinar series about prescribed fire smoke management and planning. We will be joined by local- and state-level fire professionals who will guide attendees through planning and using the Prescribed Fire Incident Reporting System (linked here: https://ssl.arb.ca.gov/pfirs/). Anyone planning broadcast burns over 10 acres or large pile burning projects should submit […] ...
St Helena Community Forest Planting Day
Napa RCD is teaming up with the City of St Helena for a workday at the future site of the St Helena Community Forest! Help us create a more diverse and natural forest by adding native trees and shrubs to this area. Our plan is to focus on planting native trees and shrubs to increase […] ...
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