Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program

The Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program is a habitat restoration initiative managed by the Ventura County Resource Conservation District to conserve, protect, and enhance native riparian habitats and assist in the recovery of native fish and wildlife. The program involves multiple sub-projects across Ventura County, including work at Coyote Creek, Santa Ana South in Oak View, and San Antonio Creek in Ojai. Key activities focus on the removal of invasive and noxious species, such as giant reed, across various parcels. These efforts are carried out by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Hunt and Associates, and Atmore and Sons using cut-and-daub and foliar spray treatment methods. The program is operating under a statutory exemption for restoration projects, specifically SERP Concurrence No. 21080.56-2025-067-R5, and adheres to the Public Resources Code. Specific project targets include the removal of approximately 5 acres of noxious species at Foster Park and 6 acres of giant reed in the Santa Ana South area. Rachel Ray serves as the Habitat Restoration Coordinator and primary point of contact for the initiative. The project is categorized under NAICS code 561730 and is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of August 28, 2026.