A significant project worth $80 million aims to remove barriers on Alameda Creek that have hindered migratory fish for over 50 years. The coalition involves Alameda County Water District, PG&E, and California Trout to relocate a gas pipeline, the final major barrier, to restore 20 miles of spawning habitat for Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. This initiative, years in the making, aims to revive natural ecosystems and ensure future generations can engage with these species again, addressing environmental impact from historical population growth in the Bay Area.
"It's protecting our heritage and ensuring the future generations get to see and learn about and interact with these species down the road," said Pat Samuel, Bay Area director for California Trout.
"The remnants of any salmon populations would have been completely cut off and disrupted their life cycle," Niesar said.
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