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Delta Suisun Marsh

1416 9th St.
Room 1601
Sacramento, CA 95814

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236-0001

Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration

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The Dutch Slough Tidal Marsh Restoration Project, in the City of Oakley, is situated at a location and elevation which offer the only opportunity for an immediate and major tidal marsh restoration and research program in the western Delta. The 1,200 acre site is currently used as pasture, but has the potential for restoring over six miles of shoreline and a mosaic of tidal, riparian, and upland habitats. The resulting restored habitats will provide enhanced western Delta habitat for fish and wildlife. The unique site topography which is relatively unsubsided provides for immediate restoration of intertidal dendritic channels favored by native fish. The habitat restoration in the upland sites will allow for the development of riparian forest and shaded riverine habitats. This project is a cooperative partnership between the Department of Water Resources, CALFED, State Coastal Conservancy, landowners, Natural Heritage Institute, City of Oakley, Ironhouse Sanitary District, and private consultants.

Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Now Available

The Draft EIR for the restoration and public access portion of the project is now available. A public meeting on the EIR will be held at City of Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main Street, on December 11 at 1:00 pm. The comment period will be 60 days long, ending January 19, 2009. Comments on the Draft EIR must be made by mail and sent to Patty Quickert, Department of Water Resouces, 1416 Ninth Street, Room 1623, Sacramento, CA 95814.

For more information, please see below or contact Patty Quickert, Project Manager at pattyq@water.ca.gov or (916) 651-0851.

• Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
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