11-0406_ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY_Photos (3)Photo A. Large stands of arundo occupy
the creek bank, stifling native habitat and
impeding the natural flow of Trabuco Creek.
Photo C. Invasive mustard dominates
certain portions of the upper creek bank.
Photo E. Though in need of restoration,
Trabuco Creek features broad native habitat.
Photo B. Scattered debris can be found
throughout the site. Its removal would help
native habitat retake denuded areas.
Photo D. Non-native tamarisk has begun
infesting the lower creek bank.
Photo F. Flowing year round, the Zeek
supports a diverse range of key species.
Photo G. Artichoke thistle has infested large
areas of the project's upland habitat.
2C Ranch/Trabuco Creek Restoration Plan
San. Juan Capistrano, California
Photo H. However, healthy populations of
CSS persist on and adjacent to the
restoration site, emblematic of the site's
capacity to support native cover.
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