Woodman Creek Fish Passage Project 2018

Woodman Creek, located five miles north of Dos Rios, is a tributary of the Eel River which is one of California’s most significant salmon and steelhead strongholds. CalTrout is overseeing a major project to restore fish passage to Woodman Creek where salmon have not found their way into its watershed for over a century.

The Northwestern Pacific Railroad was constructed in 1914 through the Eel River Canyon which permanently blocked the migration pathway for salmon and steelhead into Woodman Creek. Now, a century after it was built, this story takes a turn in favor of fish restoration. The Woodman Creek Fish Passage Project will remove over a mile of rusted steel rail which will open access to high-quality steelhead and salmon habitat.

One thought on “Woodman Creek Fish Passage Project 2018

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *