In Petaluma, California, a program led by high school students is revitalizing local streams and creeks. These students, under the guidance of biologists, monitor steelhead trout populations, operate a fish hatchery, and are beginning to release trout back into the watershed. This initiative, now in its fourth decade, marks a shift from simple monitoring to active restoration in hopes of boosting dwindling fish populations. The program not only contributes to biodiversity but also engages youth in hands-on scientific research and data collection, supported by grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The student's hands-on research is restoring local streams while encouraging biodiversity, making a significant impact on Petaluma's waterways.
We're all student run. We're the ones who monitor the steelhead in this watershed, not just in Adobe Creek but any presence in other creeks in Petaluma as well.
This year was the first year that we released Smoltz back into the creek. So with that being the case, these are from either fish coming up recently...
The program is in its fourth decade and the students now work with grants from the National Fish and Wildlife foundation, collecting data that could help drive the restoration project.
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