Malcolm McEwen, Watershed Coordinator, demonstrating Willow Mattress 
From public notice: Nature Walk on Floodplain. [usually at 10 a.m. on every fourth Saturday]. [Please respect this property and note that trespassing is not permitted in this area under restoration, except under guided tour.] See evidence of recent flooding and learn about sediment capture and habitat restoration. Meet at the display sign on Quintana Road, just south of South Bay Boulevard, Morro Bay. Be prepared to get your feet wet. Two hour, moderate walk. Mr. Malcolm McEwen, Watershed Coordinator, (805) 772-4391, Coastal San Luis Resources Conservation District. Activities. 545 Main Street, Suite B-1, Morro Bay, CA 93442
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Malcolm McEwen, Watershed Coordinator, demonstrating Willow Mattress
Enthusiastic participants "soak up" McEwen's knowledge on muddy
floodplain
Brown Tree Frog from floodplain
Green Tree Frog from floodplain
New Chorro Creek Channel, crystal clear, created after old dike was removed
Participants looking for wildlife in old Chorro Creek channel
Debris successfully captured by floodplain willows
Chorro Creek, new channel