A proposed trail bridge in San Juan Capistrano would allow for the removal of barriers in Trabuco Creek, making it easier for endangered southern steelhead trout to travel from the ocean to their spawning grounds in the Santa Ana Mountains. The $45 million project, which would also include removing non-native plant species along the creek, stabilizing soil along the banks and some other public safety features, is being spearheaded by California Trout, a nonprofit group with a mission to preserve the state’s salmon, steelhead trout and other wild trout populations.

Other river restoration news:

• SFGate: A nightmare storm destroyed a NorCal bridge. 61 years later, cleanup begins.