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Upper York Creek Dam Removal & Ecosystem
Restoration
City of Saint Helena
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A perennial creek that is a tributary to the Napa River, it is prime
spawning and rearing habitat for Central California Coast (CCC) Steelhead, a Federally-listed as “threatened” species under the
Endangered Species Act.
Why is York Creek Important?
Trout and Steelhead have historically existed in York Creek.
According to the Napa County Resource & Conservation District, York Creek is prime habitat for CCC Steelhead.
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Upper York Creek
Earthen Dam & Restoration
Area
Lower York Creek
Reservoir
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Phase I – Diverter Removal
• Completed in 2008
• Improved fish passage by eliminating diverter to Lower York Creek Reservoir
Before Removal
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Phase I – 5 Months Post Diverter Removal
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Phase II: Dam Removal at Upper York Creek & Ecosystem Restoration Adjacent to Spring Mountain Road
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Phase II – Upper Dam Removal & Ecosystem Restoration
• Cut 23 foot “notch” in the Upper Dam for full stream & sediment flow
• Maintain stability of Spring Mountain Road
• Restore creek slope for fish passage, including resting pools
• Multi-story native plant palette, with over 5,000 trees, plants & ferns
• 2 Acre riparian & terrestrial ecosystem restoration
• Estimated Cost: $4.37 million
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Project Status
• FEIR approved April 2015; Plans 65% complete
• RFP for Engineering Services underway, anticipated award late February • Next steps State & Federal required permits and updating plans
• Funding • Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Program Grant (Prop 84), $800,000
• San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund, $987,877
• City Funds: $1.6 million
• Shortfall: $1.5 million