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Weathering the Storms: A Restoration Update on the Chorro Creek Ecological Reserve

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Aug 25, 2023

CHORRO CREEK ECOLOGICAL RESERVE: FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Jan 21, 2022

In the heavy rains of March 2018, the willows and other plants in the restored flood plain at Twin Bridges along with the wide expanse of salt marsh at the waters edge gave the rushing runoff a place to slow down and sink in. Without these natural spaces, flood waters continue on toward the bay in full force and the possibility of increased erosion and damage to infrastructure rises.

Photograph Friday: drought and big storms around the Morro Bay estuary

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Aug 13, 2021

Heavy machinery for regrading.

Floodplain Restoration Project Sneak Peek in Photographs

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Morro Bay National Estuary Program

Sep 02, 2019