| Area | Ukiah |
| Topic | Tour: Orr Creek Riparian Planting Sites |
This photo shows Joe Scriven standing in front of an eroding bank in Orrs Creek approximately 4 miles above confluence with the Russian River. This site (Site #1) was subject to restoration activities in the summer of 2001. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
This photo shows Site #1 in Orrs Creek during the winter following restoration efforts (2001). Just above the new boulder toe to the bank, one can see the not-yet sprouted willow sprigs. This photo demonstrates the vulnerability to erosion that bank remediation sites face in their first winter if revegetation has not already progressed. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
This is Site #17 of the Orrs Creek Restoration Project (2000-2001). Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
None of the willow stakes planted at Site #17 survived. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
This is Site #13 of the Orrs Creek Restoration Project (2000-2001). A natural riparian zone has long been missing in this section of Orrs Creek due to local land management. One consequence of no riparian vegetation is failure of steep banks as evidenced in this photo. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
All the native shrubs planted at Site #13 died from either dessication or vandalism. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
This is Site #30 of the Orrs Creek Restoration Project (2000-2001). . Some recently planted willow sprigs appear in the shadows of the right bank. The attempt here was to provide shade and protect the bank. Notice that the bank is dominated by Himalayan Blackberry. Photo by Joe Scriven of the E-Center.
There were no surviving sprigs at this site due to a high incidence of vandalism. Although only a few plantings survived on a few sites of this overall restoration project, the project was deemed a success due to the involvement of as many as 200 local kids.
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