The City of Goleta has its first ever Creek and Watershed Management Plan to ensure natural resources are protected.

Plan includes detailed information on the dozen creeks that run through the community, identifies impairments, and outlines programs and specific future actions to address those impairments.

It also outlines best practices to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, accommodate wildlife movement corridors, convey stormwater runoff and floodwaters, and furnish open space and passive recreational areas for residents.

After extensive public comment at its Nov. 24 meeting, the Goleta City Council unanimously adopted the plan. Staff made sure to involve the public through all stages, including three public workshops from February – November 2020, Technical Advisory Committee meetings, and the public was asked to review the draft prior to the meeting.

City of Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte – whose reelection was endorsed by the Sierra Club -- applauded the adoption of the plan. “Having a thorough Creek and Watershed Management Plan in place is important because it ensures that our beloved creeks are protected and maintained for future generations to enjoy.”

The city’s Advance Planning Manager Anne Wells added, “Goleta’s creeks are dynamic systems, host to plants and wildlife species that define Goleta’s natural resources. The plan reflects a citywide vision worthy of our abundant creek resources.”

Learn more about this dynamic plan at: https://tinyurl.com/GoletaCWMP