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    The document discusses the Novato Creek watershed in Marin County, California. It provides background on the area, noting that the Miwok and Pomo people originally lived there and describing the creek's length and tributaries. It then lists native species that live in the creek like steelhead and Sacramento sucker, as well as invasive species such as bluegill and bullhead. The document also discusses wetland species and introduced species that inhabit the area. It describes human impacts such as sedimentation, erosion, and trash. Finally, it outlines existing solutions from organizations like Friends of Novato Creek and additional solutions proposed, such as volunteer cleanups and installing more trash cans.

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    The document discusses the Novato Creek watershed in Marin County, California. It provides background on the area, noting that the Miwok and Pomo people originally lived there and describing the creek's length and tributaries. It then lists native species that live in the creek like steelhead and Sacramento sucker, as well as invasive species such as bluegill and bullhead. The document also discusses wetland species and introduced species that inhabit the area. It describes human impacts such as sedimentation, erosion, and trash. Finally, it outlines existing solutions from organizations like Friends of Novato Creek and additional solutions proposed, such as volunteer cleanups and installing more trash cans.

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    Novato Creek
    by, Ciara Samuel and Julia Corbani

    Background About the Novato Creek:


    Miwok and Pomo people were the first residents to live at the watershed
    17 miles long
    six major tributaries: Leveroni, Bowman Canyon, Warner, Vineyard Creek, Arroyo Avichi, Arroyo de San
    Jose, and Simmonds Slough

    Native Species:
    California Roach

    Steelhead

    Sacramento Pikeminnow

    Threespine Stickleback

    Sacramento Sucker

    Prickly Sculpin

    Invasive Species:
    Bluegill Largemouth Bass

    Brown Bullhead

    Chameleon Goby

    Inland Silverside

    Wetland Adapted Species


    San Pablo Song Sparrow

    California Clapper Rail

    California Black Rail

    Western Pond Turtle

    Marsh Common Yellowthroat

    Naturalized Bullfrog

    Introduced Species:
    Rainwater Killifish

    Striped Bass

    Western Mosquitofish

    Green Sunfish

    Human Impact:
    Sedimentation and erosion are negative impacts from human development to the Watershed
    Trash being left and contaminating the creek water
    Owners not cleaning up after their dogs

    Solutions Already in Effect:


    Marin County Watershed Program: to identify
    opportunities to integrate flood protection goals
    with creek and wetland restoration elements
    Friends of Novato Creek:is an environmental grassroots
    organization with the goal of protecting, restoring, and
    improving the quality of the Novato Creek Watershed. Their
    goals include building community awareness and understanding
    of the Novato Creek.

    Solutions We Came Up With:


    Volunteers to clean up the creek for community service hours 2-3 times a week
    Setting up more trash cans/recycling bins around the area
    Prevent creek damming

    Cite Page:
    http://www.nanfa.org/NANFAregions/or_wa/98pics/kiger/01prickly.jpg
    http://www.scvhistory.com/orig/gif/deh_stickleback2.jpg
    http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs041/1101666553100/img/125.jpg?a=1103562398598
    http://gallery.nanfa.org/d/63324-3/Sacramento_pikeminnow__American_River__04-10-13__NT.jpg
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novato_Creek
    www.marinwatersheds.org/novato_creek.html
    www.novatocreek.org/

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