2010 is here and work in the Watershed has already begun!
The Broom Education and Eradication Program (BEEP) kicked off the season on February 6th by gathering over 25 CSU, Chico students, CCC members, and Forest Ranch volunteers to remove the invasive plant broom. Broom is a fire hazard and poor habitat for wildlife, and BEEP is dedicated to eradicating it in the upper Little Chico Creek and Big Chico Creek Watersheds. If you would like to learn more click here (BEEP) or see the calendar page for a list of volunteer days.
Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance has a new Watershed Coordinator
Some Background on the Watershed and Nani Teves
Big Chico Creek begins its 45 mile journey from a series of springs on Colby Mountain. It rushes, meanders, and pools through canyons, foothills and grasslands before meeting up with the Sacramento River. People swim in it, Salmon swim in it, sycamore trees stabilize the creek banks, and oaks stand crooked and tall infiltrating rainfall. The water that flows through Big Chico Creek and its tributaries is a culmination of the natural processes and human activities that occur throughout the entire watershed. It is a complex ecosystem that we are continuously learning about and working to protect.
As the new Watershed Coordinator for the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance, I am thrilled to be a part of a group working towards the protection and restoration of the Big Chico Creek Watershed. In 1996, I earned my B.S. in Environmental Studies at CSU, Chico, and then in 2005 received a Masters of Science Degree in Watershed Science from Colorado State University. I have worked on waterways throughout the area and currently serve on Butte Counties Water Advisory Committee.
In this new position I will write articles, plant trees, submit grants, walk the creek, organize workshops and field trips, involve students, and welcome volunteers.
It is through these efforts that we can increase awareness of the issues, implementation of solutions, and the opportunities for involvement.
Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any concerns or ideas for the Big Chico Creek Watershed.
The Forest Ranch community action group BEEP (Broom Education and Eradication Program)is offering a new cookbook, containing favorite recipes from Butte County residents along with historical information about Forest Ranch, photos and interviews with long-time Forest Ranch residents. Suggested donation for the cookbook is $15. To reserve your copy, call 342-7380. 10/22/09
The purpose of this report is to summarize monitoring data for 2005 – 2008 monitoring seasons for the
Big Chico Creek Watershed Citizen Monitoring Program, a project of the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance. One of the primary goals of the monitoring
program is to provide education and training to the stakeholders of the Big Chico Creek watershed
interested in participating in watershed assessment efforts. 08/06/09
The Big Chico Creek Watershed Citizen Monitoring Program will be tracking the health of Big Chico Creek and you can join us! Meet at Five Mile Picnic Area 9AM - 12PM. We will be adding bacterial testing to this months activities. No experience necessary, training is provided. Bring a friend! 07/11/09
Big Chico Creek begins its 45 mile journey from a series of springs on Colby Mountain. It rushes, meanders, and pools through canyons, foothills and grasslands before meeting up with the Sacramento River. People swim in it, Salmon swim in it, sycamore trees stabilize the creek banks, and oaks stand crooked and tall infiltrating rainfall. The water that flows through Big Chico Creek and its tributaries is a culmination of the natural processes and human activities that occur throughout the entire watershed. It is a complex ecosystem that we are continuously learning about and working to protect.