Blog: Measures in infrastructure bill would help fish and wildlife
From California to West Virginia, efforts are underway to conserve and restore fish and wildlife migration corridors and habitat. … Constructed in 1947, the Matilija Dam on the Ventura River no longer serves its original purpose: water storage and flood control. The reservoir is almost filled with sediment, blocks fish migration, and contributes to beach erosion. Since 1999, the Ventura County Public Works Agency has engaged in a multi-stakeholder effort to remove the dam from Matilija Creek.
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