Photo GPS points have been established along all of the rivers and creeks included in the River Menders’ native riparian habitat restoration project at multiple planting sites to monitor recovery efforts. Photo GPS point monitoring is conducted during late summer at approximately the same time each year.
Photographs for this panorama were taken from the same spot as Bear Valley Creek Restoration 7/04 when volunteers first planted shrubs and trees at this old livestock crossing.
Restoration of native riparian habitats occurs steadily, albeit slowly and rivers and creeks are dynamic and unique, responding differently to restoration efforts. Some plantings simply do not survive while others thrive.
Patience and perseverance are qualities people working on native habitat restoration must possess.
This panorama taken September 16, 2004.
