Deer Creek Watershed Conservancy

Current Projects

DCWC focuses on projects that promote habitat for native species, protect land use and enhance that ecological and economical stability of the watershed. Our landowners are among the most proactive in the state; they are constantly engaging in programs that collaborate with resources managers from state and federal agencies, as well as private consultants to better their operations and provide system wide benefits. Specific areas we are currently focusing on include flood protection, water conservation, improving conditions for migrating salmon and steelhead. Listed below are a few of these projects in more detail.

June 2nd is our 2012 Annual Event!!
2:00 pm at the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA
Enjoy Lulu's Tacos, local beer and wine, and Chico's own Jazzoupa band!
Click here for ticket information.
Click here for directions.

Support our farmers and our fisheries! Learn more about the grass fed beef program!
We are sold out of beef for 2012!! We are taking orders for 2013!!

Flood Control Project

After expansive flooding in 1997/1998 DCWC sat down with experts from across the country to develop an improved flood management plan. The overall goal was to provide increased flood protection to local landowners while improving instream conditions for native salmonids, and received remarkable support from both local landowners and the environmental community. Funding has waxed and waned but the last year a preferred alternative was approved by the board. A segment of the proposed actions has been submitted for funding through the Flood Protection Corridor Program.
Check back soon as we are working on adding a link to the project and will be posting funding news as it becomes available.

Sustainable Agriculture -- Local Grass Fed Beef!!

THIS PROGRAM IS UP AND RUNNING!!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Thanks to all of those who are participating in this program!! We are sold out for 2012 and are taking orders for 2013! If you are a producer interested in selling grass finished cattle at premium prices or are just interested in enjoying healthy, delicious local beef please contact us for more information!

Education Program -- Local outreach
DCWC is looking for high school and college age students from the watershed who are interested in attending workshops and seminars focused on sustainable agriculture and land management. DCWC will sponsor enrollment fees and travel costs for students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing issues that affect out watershed. Congratulations to Betsy Hencrat and Russel Pitter for receiving 2011/2012 sponsorships!

Fisheries Monitoring -- Steelhead Angling Survey

The 2012 streelhead survey has been postponed due to permitting issues. Please check beck for rescheduling.

We are working on the coolest Steelhead monitoring ever! If you are a California Steelheader and are interested in contributing to expanding the knowledge of theDeer Creek fishery, this is the one you won't want to miss out on! We are shooting for out first angling survey in the spring of 2012. Keep checking back for more info or let us know if you'd like to help!

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