South Creek Streambed Profile Restoration Project (Request No. 1652-2026-100- 001-R5)

The South Creek Streambed Profile Restoration Project, approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under Fish and Game Code section 1652, is a forecast initiative led by the White Buffalo Land Trust. Located in Lompoc, California, the project focuses on restoring degraded stream channels and floodplain functions. Key activities include sediment control, bank stabilization, habitat improvement, and the enhancement of large woody material to address riparian dysfunction and support spawning requirements. The primary objective of these efforts is to benefit local wildlife, specifically the southern California steelhead. The project is managed through the Fish and Wildlife Region 5 South Coast office in San Diego, with coordination between Environmental Scientist Paola Perez and White Buffalo Land Trust Director Jesse Smith.