Decades of Effort Restore Steelhead and Salmon Passage on Alameda Creek
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- Final barrier removed on Alameda Creek, restoring fish passage for the first time in 50 years.
- Project involved relocating a PG&E pipeline, regrading the stream channel, and culminated nearly 30 years of collaboration.
- Partners removed 18 barriers, with recent sightings of Chinook salmon and steelhead, indicating early success.
- Efforts included genetic studies showing resident rainbow trout retain migratory traits, offering hope for steelhead recovery.
- Future plans focus on monitoring, education, and further restoration like flood control and beaver reintroduction.