Watershed recovery along the North Coast continues to advance. This issue explores the ways that community projects are leading efforts to restore ailing watersheds. Projects include instream restoration, controlled burns, community organizing, and native plant nurseries.
The opportunities and complexities of returning wildfire to the landscape are highlighted in several articles. Rural communities are acting to safeguard their homes while improving fish and wildlife habitat, and addressing the legacy of fire suppression while building trust among diverse stakeholders.
Empowering community-driven restoration is the goal of the Coho Confab on the Mendocino Coast August 28-30. The Confab is a chance to view current watershed restoration projects, learn restoration techniques that can be applied in your home watershed, and network with experienced practitioners. The public is encouraged to attend.
Live in a more urban watershed? Read how growing native plants and harvesting rainwater can aid ailing salmon and conserve precious water resources.
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TOC for Forest & River News, Summer 2009