Community Clean Water Institute - Green Valley Creek

Community Clean Water Institute

Green Valley Creek - Forestville, CA
CCWI is supporting concerned citizens in the Atascadero Green Valley Creek watershed in conducting citizen monitoring on Green Valley and Purrington Creeks. CCWI is performing research, testing and education on Green Valley Creek, a tributary of the Russian River. The focus of this project is to identify pollution sources and problems in water quality, and use data collected to develop fact sheets and educational materials. Baseline data was collected and sites were evaluated, below. Ongoing monitoring is occurring in collaboration with local watershed groups. If you are interested in attending future creek walks and sampling, please call the Community Clean Water Institute office at (707) 824-4370. Site descriptions: GVC110: on Green Valley Ranch property off Green Valley Road just past the Harrison Grade turnoff. Near the headwaters, this area is lined with wetland and shrub species but no large trees to provide shade. GVC090: downstream side of bridge on Bones Rd. Across from Nonesuch School/Farm. Highly incised, V-shaped channel with some mature canopy cover. GVC070: downstream side of bridge where Green Valley Road crosses Green Valley Creek. A berm keeps the creek from spilling into the adjacent vineyard. Channel is somewhat braided with a large amount of sediment deposited, and has willows and other small to medium sized trees providing some canpoy cover. GVC045: from bridge on Hwy 116 & Martinelli Rd. Upstream of Rock Quarry. GVC040: Martinelli Rd, under 1st bridge from Hwy 116. On SE bank of creek. Downstream of Rock Quarry. GVC030: on Martinelli Ranch property on Marinelli Road northwest of Forestville. Site of recent restoration efforts including tree planting and willow check dams. Poor canopy cover and simplified stream morphology. GVC010: under bridge on Old River Rd just east of Martinelli Rd near the confluence with the Russian River. Large trees provide good canopy cover. PUR050: under footbridge - Graton Rd at intersection of Graton & Green Valley Roads. Highly incised stream reach with some canopy cover.


Green Valley Creek Monitoring Plan Objectives: The focus of this project is to identify pollution sources and problems in water quality, and use data collected to develop fact sheets and educational materials for the general public highlighting best management practices and strategies for reducing pollution. Data Collection Activities: Parameters pH, Nitrate (NO3-N), Dissolved Oxygen, Flow Phosphorus (PO4-P), Conductivity, Turbidity, Temperature When: The project's orientation and initial sampling dates for specific sites are: GVC110: 11/30/2006 GVC090: 8/31/2005 GVC070: 8/31/2005 GVC045: 8/31/2005 GVC040: 6/22/2005 GVC030: 9/28/2006 GVC010: 7/27/2005 PUR050: 10/26/05 Why: Sites were chosen according to the following criteria: • Representative of the areas of the Creek for general creek characterization. • Could be affected by water pollution resulting from potential erosion from upstream from rock quarries, timber harvests, vineyards or other potential sources. • Upstream and downstream of ongoing restoration project on the creek. • Accessibility and ease of use in future citizen monitoring projects. How: The monitoring program is intended to develop baseline characterization data, document water and habitat quality changes over time and to help establish a scientific basis for land use decisions. Who: Citizen Monitor Contact: Larry Hanson: (GVC010, 040, 045) Tom Veader: (GVC010, 040, 045) Bob Pakes: (GVC010, 040, 045) Bob Burke: (GVC070, 090, PUR050) Atascadero Green Valley Watershed Group contact: sjfr2@aol.com, or visit their web page. Graton Water Management Plan, 2007

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