http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/engineering daily 0.75 2013-08-12 http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/public-participation daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375824897750-SMWTA3IU7FEKVM23NDEE/Copy+of+DCP01401.JPG Public Participation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375825353430-6OR00XZ4JIEF3ER8YK3X/2_Umhunum.jpg Public Participation - Mount Umunhum Environmental Restoration & Public Access Plan, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District RDG provided design and facilitation support to planning efforts surrounding Mount Umunhum. Central among MROSD's decisions was what to do with a remaining radar tower at this former Air Force station. RDG led design charrettes, presented options for multiple scenarios at large public meetings, and supported MROSD's public planning process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375824897750-SMWTA3IU7FEKVM23NDEE/Copy+of+DCP01401.JPG Public Participation - Pinole Creek Master Plan, Contra Costa Resource Conservation District RDG facilitated the public process that generated the Pinole Creek Master Plan and the Pinole Creek Vision Plan. RDG led multiple design charrettes, watershed field visits, and public meetings to generate a consensus-based vision for the future of the watershed.  http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/grant-writing daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375831266083-UENF18KP1O1JTK12DBW4/FR_5.5.10-11.jpg Grant Writing - RDG Grant Writing, Multiple Clients RDG has secured over $10 million for its clients projects through successful grant applications. Our applications win because they represent well-thought out project designs, realistic costs estimates, and track record of restoration success. RDG specializes not only in developing winning applications, but also in assisting with the management of grant contracts on behalf of our clients. Our project designs and our contract tracking ensure satisfied funders after the money has been awarded and allocated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375831266083-UENF18KP1O1JTK12DBW4/FR_5.5.10-11.jpg Grant Writing http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/site-management-plans daily 0.75 2018-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375826020190-9SPJKDRCQRQXJSOX4IS3/IMG_2355.jpg Site Management Plans - Franklin Canyon Site Management Plan, John Muir Land Trust RDG led a team of consultants to assess and propose management strategies for the combined Franklin Canyon and Fernandez Ranch properties. Among the client's objectives for the site were a new trail network, grazing for habitat benefits, and invasive species control. The RDG Team also successfully lead the Muir Heritage Land Trust and the City of Hercules through the CEQA process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375826020190-9SPJKDRCQRQXJSOX4IS3/IMG_2355.jpg Site Management Plans - Franklin Canyon Site Management Plan, John Muir Land Trust RDG led a team of consultants to assess and propose management strategies for the combined Franklin Canyon and Fernandez Ranch properties. Among the client's objectives for the site were a new trail network, grazing for habitat benefits, and invasive species control. The RDG Team also successfully lead the Muir Heritage Land Trust and the City of Hercules through the CEQA process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376505896221-93YGPQKEOOG0WGPCMYNH/CB01.jpg Site Management Plans - Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District RDG is leading a team of consultants to create the management and trail plan for this 1,200 acre preserve in the Mayacama Mountains. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/green-infrastructure daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939156412-70UC2K2WBGB3YVHPUFQS/Codornices-6th-Street-Bioswale.jpg Green Infrastructure - 6th Street Rain Gardens, City of Albany Prior to the 6th Street rain gardens, stormwater from the street and nearby buildings discharged directly into Codornices Creek untreated. The rain gardens now capture and treat this water and calm traffic on 6th Street for the benefit of pedestrians and cyclists using the Codornices Creek Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939156412-70UC2K2WBGB3YVHPUFQS/Codornices-6th-Street-Bioswale.jpg Green Infrastructure - 6th Street Rain Gardens, City of Albany Prior to the 6th Street rain gardens, stormwater from the street and nearby buildings discharged directly into Codornices Creek untreated. The rain gardens now capture and treat this water and calm traffic on 6th Street for the benefit of pedestrians and cyclists using the Codornices Creek Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939184168-U6OG116ZOO68P8KICSOZ/6th-photo.jpg Green Infrastructure - 6th Street Rain Garden, City of Albany One of the four rain gardens built to receive stormwater from the street and neighboring buildings prior to entering Codornices Creek. RDG lead the design of the bioretention system from rain garden sizing to planting and irrigation design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939213161-FF72H0L6BEE10XH8OY3O/richmond1.JPG Green Infrastructure - Richmond Greenway, The Watershed Project The Richmond Greenway Bioswale project is a community-based, water quality and urban greening collaboration. The goal was to demonstrate that greenways can comprehensively embrace green infrastructure. The Bioswale encompasses alternative transportation, urban forestry, demonstration gardens, and natural stormwater management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939235349-EHV57JHGMOK3K0XD7OD4/richmond2.JPG Green Infrastructure - Richmond Greenway, The Watershed Project The original site, a weedy ditch along the Greenway, conveyed untreated stormwater to San Francisco Bay. Using specialized soils, open swale grading, and native riparian plants, the Bioswale has become an exemplary community greening demonstration site. Stormwater is now treated before entering the Bay and the Bioswale functions as a educational tool for adjacent Lincoln Elementary School, The Watershed Project’s programs, and the community at-large. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939263961-P45HSB8FISE03KIGM6Z8/cod.jpg Green Infrastructure - Codornices Creek Phase III, City of Albany Addressing the health of impaired urban waterways requires watershed wide interventions in addition to in-channel restoration. Increasing infiltration, slowing runoff and taking steps to clean the water prior to entering the channel network are all examples of RDG's employed strategies to improve our urban watersheds. As an example, RDG designed the Codornices Creek Trail with permeable asphalt to reduce the amount of impervious surface adjacent to Codornices Creek and to route excess runoff from the trail to the broad vegetated floodplain prior to entering the creek. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/watershed-plans daily 0.75 2016-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482447070671-RUAWOE3M53Y69DMVQE6T/SMWG_excerpt_wide.jpg Watershed Plans - Southern Marin Watershed Guide For Marin County Public Works, RDG developed a 75-page watershed guide explaining how creeks work and highlighting the challenges and opportunities for addressing flooding in the watersheds surrounding Richardson Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482447070671-RUAWOE3M53Y69DMVQE6T/SMWG_excerpt_wide.jpg Watershed Plans - Southern Marin Watershed Guide For Marin County Public Works, RDG developed a 75-page watershed guide explaining how creeks work and highlighting the challenges and opportunities for addressing flooding in the watersheds surrounding Richardson Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482515875130-Y5A32SFGYYOKEX5JCUXV/Walnut+Creek.jpg Watershed Plans - Walnut Creek Watershed Inventory, Walnut Creek Watershed Council RDG conducted a watershed inventory that documented the conditions and potential of the Walnut Creek Watershed. The foundation of the inventory was a series of interviews with watershed experts. These interviews, supported by additional research, allowed RDG to quickly assess the status of this 150 square mile watershed. The resulting document served as the keystone to the Walnut Creek Watershed Councils collaborative planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376514638229-03V5O44VSU72WFKOGSST/BGP_Ballona+Projects.FINAL.2.1.11_Page_1.jpg Watershed Plans - Ballona Creek Greenway Plan, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation Ballona Creek flows through western Los Angeles between the Hollywood Hills and the Santa Monica Bay. What was once a dense network of active creek channels and wetlands is now an 8.5 mile flood control channel surrounded by city. RDG generated concept designs, cost estimates, and hydraulic modeling for multiple sites in the watershed. The Ballona Creek Greenway Plan articulated a comprehensive and realistic approach to improving public access, remediating stormwater, and restoring habitat in Los Angeles’ dense urban core. The plan was awarded a 2011 Westside Prize (Honor), the highest award given by the Westside Urban Forum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375823033642-JOFZM7WZ03BLAOTC2VC0/EBMUD_PinoleWatershed_RidgeTrail.jpg Watershed Plans - Refugio Creek Watershed Vision Plan, City of Hercules RDG worked with the City of Hercules and its citizens to develop the Refugio Creek Watershed Vision Plan. A Watershed Vision Plan is a watershed-based planning document that is meant to provide a coherent vision of future projects in the watershed. The Vision Plan can be used as a fundraising and planning tool and has the added benefit of being a collaborative experience that brings community members together to develop goals and actions to enhance the watershed. The vision planning group generated and prioritized over 75 recommendations in six categories: Access; Education and Outreach; Creeks; Ponds; Wildlife and Nature; Storm Water and Water Quality. (Photo courtesy of Mike Bowermaster) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375822869731-S769W2IXHCUX1EB3F7L2/mud+flat+mt+tam.JPG Watershed Plans - North Richmond Shoreline Vision Plan, Natural Heritage Institute On behalf of a team of community and environmental organizations, RDG organized and facilitated community tours and design charrettes that resulted in a conservation vision plan for the North Richmond Shoreline. The North Richmond Shoreline Community Vision documented the local community’s desire for public access, habitat restoration, and recreational opportunities on the shoreline. The community vision has influenced city and regional planning efforts and helped to catalyze stewardship and advocacy for this forgotten shoreline. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/stream-restoration daily 0.75 2018-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482862629454-K429W3TCW6R3UCRUL4L9/Codonrices+Phase+3.jpg Stream Restoration - Lower Codornices Creek, City of Albany Over the past decade and through three major phases of planning and implementation, RDG has designed the restoration and trail network for 1,500 feet of Codornices Creek on the Berkeley-Albany border. RDG’s designs have increased flood conveyance, enhanced fish passage, and improved the ecological health of this remarkable, urban, trout-bearing stream. As is typical with many of our projects, RDG has been involved in planning and designing the restoration of Codornices Creek for a long time. RDG developed the original master plan that guides restoration and is active in many restoration efforts throughout the watershed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482862629454-K429W3TCW6R3UCRUL4L9/Codonrices+Phase+3.jpg Stream Restoration - Lower Codornices Creek, City of Albany Over the past decade and through three major phases of planning and implementation, RDG has designed the restoration and trail network for 1,500 feet of Codornices Creek on the Berkeley-Albany border. RDG’s designs have increased flood conveyance, enhanced fish passage, and improved the ecological health of this remarkable, urban, trout-bearing stream. As is typical with many of our projects, RDG has been involved in planning and designing the restoration of Codornices Creek for a long time. RDG developed the original master plan that guides restoration and is active in many restoration efforts throughout the watershed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523385052663-NF8WTO8FPD1PB12C42T7/JCP+before+and+after.jpg Stream Restoration - Tujunga Wash Restoration at Johnny Carson Park, City of Burbank As sub-consultants to AHBE Landscape Architects, Restoration Design Group designed the Tujunga Wash restoration component of the Johnny Carson Park rehabilitation. Tujunga Wash was a gunite channel with almost no vegetation in or along the creek. RDG designed a natural channel through the park to increase habitat, encourage groundwater infiltration, and reduce maintenance costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523393807026-FUOPEICIN9UD3SRZ8R8A/sausal+drone.jpg Stream Restoration - Sausal Creek in Dimond Park, City of Oakland For the City of Oakland, RDG designed the daylighting and restoration of 800 linear feet of Sausal Creek in Dimond Park. The project removed an aging culvert, provided fish passage for rainbow trout, established native riparian vegetation and rehabilitated the area of the park fronting the creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376936847698-4CH4L9FPJEZOA5TYRL4C/davis_sm.jpg Stream Restoration - Wildcat Creek at Davis Park, City of San Pablo Wildcat Creek flows from the East Bay Hills, through the cities of Richmond and San Pablo, and into San Pablo Bay. A 500-foot long culvert in Davis Park in San Pablo was one of two permanent fish barriers between the Bay and spawning grounds in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Restoration Design Group designed the culvert removal, creek restoration, and trail. To accommodate the new creek channel, RDG re-designed other park features including the baseball field, soccer field, ball field lighting, and a pedestrian bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523383275625-VG6RIXPZWBCUGJODHTCN/Davis+before+and+after.jpg Stream Restoration - Wildcat Creek at Davis Park, City of San Pablo Wildcat Creek flows from the East Bay Hills, through the cities of Richmond and San Pablo, and into San Pablo Bay. A 500-foot long culvert in Davis Park in San Pablo was one of two permanent fish barriers between the Bay and spawning grounds in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Restoration Design Group designed the culvert removal, creek restoration, and trail. To accommodate the new creek channel, RDG re-designed other park features including the baseball field, soccer field, ball field lighting, and a pedestrian bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1482861614043-0RUBDRA73CKONPU73NJU/Creekside+Oakley.jpg Stream Restoration - Marsh Creek Restoration at Creekside Park, City of Oakley To improve habitat and water quality, Restoration Design Group designed a three-acre floodplain adjacent to the Marsh Creek flood control channel. The project, located in the City of Oakley’s Creekside Park and alongside the East Bay Regional Park District’s Marsh Creek Regional Trail, created the only floodplain habitat along seven miles of flood control channel. RDG designed the restoration and public access project to integrate with the existing ballfields, bocce courts, picnic facilities, and BMX park. A pedestrian bridge spanning the creek and floodplain completes a half-mile loop trail for park users. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523381572311-ARNLAVS2UCBKDWMMK1Q5/DJI_0108.JPG Stream Restoration - Refugio Creek in Hercules RDG designed the restoration of 1,500 feet of the mouth of Refugio Creek. The project created tidal marsh, improved flooding, and established an ecological amenity adjacent to the City of Hercules' planned Intermodal Transit Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375220025390-ULF2VL6SHQCMS2FLDJVZ/IMG_8318.JPG Stream Restoration - Bear Valley Meadow Restoration, American Rivers Restoration Design Group was the design lead on a team of non-profit groups, tribal government, and universities working to restore Bear Valley Meadows. RDG created several robust restoration designs that responded to varying assumptions about hydrologic inputs, land uses, and cost. RDG’s designs were used to advocate for meadow restoration during the Drum-Spaulding Federal Energy Regulatory Commission re-licensing process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937530016-P0GTCG14C93K6ZLLMVH9/kottinger.JPG Stream Restoration - Kottinger Creek Park Improvements, City of Pleasanton At Kottinger Creek Park, RDG designed a creek restoration project that reflected the aesthetic and security values of the surrounding suburban neighborhood. Through a series of community meetings, RDG crafted a design approach that maintained sight lines, provided creek access, and converted what was essentially a grass-lined ditch into a thriving stream and floodplain ecosystem. Small foot bridges replaced culverts and songbirds returned to inhabit the restored floodplain. As a result, Kottinger Creek Park has become a valued neighborhood amenity and frequent destination for school field trips. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523381970247-2TKJJ3O8HBWKS6F2BH3S/IMG_3205.JPG Stream Restoration - Wildcat Creek at Tilden Park Golf Course, East Bay Regional Park District The upper watershed of Wildcat Creek flows through Tilden Park. The high-gradient stream and one of its tributaries had begun to unravel, creating a management challenge for the EBRPD. To repair and enhance the step-pool reach of the creek, RDG designed steps to slow the existing headcuts, a gravel augmentation regime to allow for continued self-organization of the channel, graded slopes, and native plantings along the length of the project. As a result of the creek restoration, Audubon International certified the Tilden Park Golf Course as an Audubon Sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376427623865-KQS7GZZ30WWXCYIRMDEA/IMG_6592.JPG Stream Restoration - Baxter Creek Gateway, City of El Cerrito El Cerrito’s northern entry was converted from the former BNSF rail line into an extension of the popular Ohlone Greenway. The restoration of Baxter Creek created riparian habitat and an outdoor laboratory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375311775938-5NGTMDEVPHWE9LR884Y0/IMG_0375.JPG Stream Restoration - Sausal Creek Restoration at Dimond Canyon Set in the Oakland Hills above Dimond Park, this project restored a reach of Sausal Creek compromised by a series of failing dam structures. Three dams caused channel incision and lateral scour and prevented the upstream migration of native trout. The banks were failing, compromising the creek-side trail, and invasive vegetation encroached on valuable habitat. Drew Goetting, RDG Principal, designed the creek restoration that removed the dams, created fish habitat and a stable channel, and secured the banks. The design included some of the earliest step-pool restoration in a steep gradient Bay Area stream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375312015781-RWE2HCZEP30UMNY412LQ/IMG_4338.JPG Stream Restoration - Fernandez Ranch, John Muir Land Trust The project restored over 1,000 feet of Rodeo Creek and two of its tributaries. The project setback the banks, selectively excluded cattle grazing, and restored native vegetation to severely unstable reaches of creek on the ranch. In addition to designing the project, RDG guided the client through the complex environmental documentation and permitting process, and authored several winning grants securing over $2 million for the project. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/trails daily 0.75 2018-04-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376934285285-SHQ408BSO4T6B7NTF48A/ElDorado_sm.jpg Trails - El Dorado Nature Center, City of Long Beach RDG worked with the El Dorado Nature Center and the City of Long Beach to re-route and improve their trail system. RDG developed strategies to protect the channel banks, including setting the trail back from the water and adding rock and wood to fortify the banks where direct access was encouraged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376934285285-SHQ408BSO4T6B7NTF48A/ElDorado_sm.jpg Trails - El Dorado Nature Center, City of Long Beach RDG worked with the El Dorado Nature Center and the City of Long Beach to re-route and improve their trail system. RDG developed strategies to protect the channel banks, including setting the trail back from the water and adding rock and wood to fortify the banks where direct access was encouraged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523390769103-EAFS861G2SYQ59CM4Y6R/IMG_0064.jpg Trails - Calabazas Creek Open Space Trail Planning, Sonoma County RDG completed preliminary trail planning on the 1,300-acre Calabazas Creek Open Space Preserve in Sonoma County. RDG scouted out and planned potential trail routes from the valley bottom to the ridge that protected sensitive resources and delivered a world-class hiking experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375304950374-7SC9P8BMD921J8RMX75R/IMG_8512.JPG Trails - Ohlone Greenway, City of El Cerrito El Cerrito’s northern entry was converted from the former BNSF rail line into an extension of the popular Ohlone Greenway. Gathering spaces anchor the site and interpretive programming tells the story of this community revitalization project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376946485812-1HR5SSAFCL9KIK0J5LKN/FR1.jpg Trails - Fernandez Ranch, John Muir Land Trust RDG lead the design, planning and construction contract administration of over three and a half miles of multi-use trails including portions of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376946511561-S6G6061ZWUYXQWX7NXBZ/FR2.jpg Trails - Fernandez Ranch, John Muir Land Trust RDG adjusted trail alignments to reduce or eliminate impacts to sensitive resources. Where impacts were unavoidable, RDG designed boardwalks and bridges to protect the resource. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375305097700-FKDKHP3E7FI30RBRKCJN/P1020864.JPG Trails - Fernandez Ranch, John Muir Land Trust RDG identified suitable routes for ADA travel on Fernandez Ranch resulting in over half a mile of ADA accessible trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375305199399-XK5VPUQ9LD03WE24SP2S/Arroyo_Viejo_3.17.09+%2845%29.JPG Trails - Arroyo Viejo at Knowland Park, City of Oakland RDG designed a trail and outdoor learning center with access points for students to experience Arroyo Viejo Creek directly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376497295163-WBUDLS1FTR6F4KMS7KYJ/healdsburg1.jpg Trails - Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve, Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District RDG designed a series of boardwalks to help protect sensitive resources along the trail network of this open space preserve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375305050893-HNUI8PYQF9UVUYD2IUSC/CC3_OpeningDay2.11.11+%2822%29.JPG Trails - Codornices Creek Trail, City of Albany The Codornices Creek Trail runs alongside each phase of the restoration of Lower Codornices Creek. Eventually the trail will extend upstream to San Pablo Avenue to provide 2,000 feet of new mutli-use trail along the creek and separated from traffic. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/permitting daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376945791811-69B4D6CVOTN87NY0NWO4/permit.JPG Permitting - RDG Permitting and Agency Coordination Permitting restoration projects can be an arduous task. A project may require multiple approvals from every level of government. RDG permits its own projects on behalf of our clients. Our familiarity with the regulatory landscape, our relationships with agency staff, and our reputation for good, conscientious design expedite the permitting process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376945791811-69B4D6CVOTN87NY0NWO4/permit.JPG Permitting - RDG Permitting and Agency Coordination Permitting restoration projects can be an arduous task. A project may require multiple approvals from every level of government. RDG permits its own projects on behalf of our clients. Our familiarity with the regulatory landscape, our relationships with agency staff, and our reputation for good, conscientious design expedite the permitting process. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/site-assessments daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937242148-FZWL6RQ1W0JZCDF7G5CU/malibu.JPG Site Assessments - Creek Daylighting in the Santa Monica Mountains, Private Client RDG was contracted by a sustainability-focused developer to propose and evaluate daylighting alternatives for over a mile of stream buried under a golf course in the Santa Monica Mountains. RDG conducted geomorphic surveys of the local tributaries to arrive at appropriate restoration strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937242148-FZWL6RQ1W0JZCDF7G5CU/malibu.JPG Site Assessments - Creek Daylighting in the Santa Monica Mountains, Private Client RDG was contracted by a sustainability-focused developer to propose and evaluate daylighting alternatives for over a mile of stream buried under a golf course in the Santa Monica Mountains. RDG conducted geomorphic surveys of the local tributaries to arrive at appropriate restoration strategies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375380892688-5OA4FVF9HWLCF3KVG8RW/Pages+from+SCD_Design+Basis+Memo_4.28.11.forwebsite_Page_1.jpg Site Assessments - Sausal Creek Restoration at Dimond Park, City of Oakland RDG typically prepares a Design Basis Memorandum to summarize and document the site assessment and preferred concept design. The regulatory agencies rely heavily on this document for their project review during the permitting phase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937268969-5XXNQCBVNK3DHRRV4X6Z/fernandez.JPG Site Assessments - Fernandez Ranch, Muir Heritage Land Trust RDG conducted geomorphic surveys of Rodeo Creek and two major tributaries to document the current site conditions and evaluate the health of the resource. This work was the foundation for the design of a tailored restoration approach that combined passive strategies such as cattle exclusion and active restoration such as enlargement of the channel floodplain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375375269999-Q86XWJDJ93ZPJ2OZX1M2/IMG_8292.JPG Site Assessments - Bear Valley Meadow Restoration, American Rivers RDG assessed the meadow health to develop an understanding of the complex interaction between the meadow surface and subsurface hydrology, vegetation, topography, and management of the Drum-Spaulding dam upstream, which delivers water throughout the summer that is an order of magnitude greater than the natural condition. Through this analysis, RDG was able to create several robust restoration designs that responded to varying assumptions about hydrologic inputs, land uses, and cost. RDG’s designs were used to advocate for meadow restoration during the Drum-Spaulding Federal Energy Regulatory Commission re-licensing process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937291684-KM7ASU4TQJXDU5QYYMZP/bear2_sm.jpg Site Assessments - Bear Valley Meadow Restoration, American Rivers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376937309445-9TGIL9CTZ2KDE087QIMX/tilden.JPG Site Assessments - Wildcat Creek at Tilden Park Golf Course, East Bay Regional Park District RDG's final design for this step-pool reach of Wildcat Creek was built for half the cost of the original concept design developed prior to RDG's involvement. When RDG was selected to provide final design and construction administration services, we assessed the site and determined that a geomorphic approach to step-pool creation was the most appropriate design strategy. This strategy allowed the banks to remain untouched and the majority of the native vegetation to remain, while also creating a more naturally functioning stream channel. Through careful assessment, RDG was able to recommend this approach which resulted in significant savings for the client and improved aesthetics for the golf course. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/hydrology-and-hydraulics daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375390210811-4MKDU4YQB7ILS2265Z5U/IMG_1618.JPG Hydrology & Hydraulics - Refugio Creek FEMA Conditional Letter of Map Revision, City of Hercules RDG prepared a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) for submittal to FEMA. RDG built a HEC-RAS hydraulic model to evaluate the hydraulic grade line and water surface elevations under flood flow conditions for Refugio Creek. The results of the modeling effort were used by FEMA to confirm the project was complaint with the National Flood Insurance Program and to issue the CLOMR to the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375403003383-B62DHMNKD83NT1VH37RK/Pages+from+ccebe_feasibility_study.forwebsite_Page_1.jpg Hydrology & Hydraulics - Compton Creek Earthen Bottom Enhancement Feasibility Study, State Coastal Conservancy As a subconsultant to Mia Lehrer + Associates, RDG developed detailed conceptual designs for restoring ecological functions and public access to the highly modified Compton Creek, a major tributary to the LA River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375403003383-B62DHMNKD83NT1VH37RK/Pages+from+ccebe_feasibility_study.forwebsite_Page_1.jpg Hydrology & Hydraulics - Compton Creek Earthen Bottom Enhancement Feasibility Study, State Coastal Conservancy As a subconsultant to Mia Lehrer + Associates, RDG developed detailed conceptual designs for restoring ecological functions and public access to the highly modified Compton Creek, a major tributary to the LA River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375403381637-D2DNK4A1AFVQQ5GGE1D3/RGE_Site+Analysis_7.18.forewebsite.jpg Hydrology & Hydraulics - Sixth Street Rain Gardens, City of Albany RDG performed the hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the Sixth Street Rain Gardens and developed a successful design that responded to the challenges of working with numerous site constraints including two underground culverts (one abandoned and discovered during construction and the existing 6th Street culvert). Working with the cities of Berkeley and Albany, RDG was ultimately able to reduce localized flooding while also treating urban runoff prior to entering the creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376938898659-MVVQCK02KJ77SNGRWPHH/marsh.JPG Hydrology & Hydraulics - Marsh Creek Restoration at Creekside Park, City of Oakley RDG worked closely with the Contra Costa County Flood Control District to secure approval to modify the flood control channel. Using the District's unsteady state HEC-RAS hydraulic model as a base, RDG re-ran the model under varying scenarios to determine the hydraulic effects of the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375390898915-O24695CFT2F52ZOP7P52/E-600.jpg Hydrology & Hydraulics - Codornices Creek Phase IV, City of Albany This modeling effort updated the previous HEC-RAS model for Lower Codornices Creek and analyzed the performance of the proposed restoration of Codornices Creek from San Pablo Avenue to 8th Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376938926595-77S9OMNRST8HJIFOP8B5/tilden.JPG Hydrology & Hydraulics - Wildcat Creek at Tilden Park Golf Course, East Bay Regional Park District RDG developed a hydraulic model of this 800-ft long step-pool reach to determine flood capacity, velocities, and shear stress of the proposed design. The results of the modeling, reference reach data collected by RDG, and the latest published research on step-pool systems helped to develop the project design. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/monitoring daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375481350097-WHXYORCYHZZMNQPCFDG7/FR_Survey.5.9.08+%2811%29.JPG Monitoring - Geomorphic Surveys RDG works closely with the regulatory agencies to develop maintenance and monitoring plans on projects and conduct the annual post-restoration surveys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375481350097-WHXYORCYHZZMNQPCFDG7/FR_Survey.5.9.08+%2811%29.JPG Monitoring - Geomorphic Surveys RDG works closely with the regulatory agencies to develop maintenance and monitoring plans on projects and conduct the annual post-restoration surveys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375480409273-WI20WMC02A0J8RBVYRDE/isite_image_fernandez_bridgesite.jpg Monitoring - Terrestrial LiDAR RDG used terrestrial LiDAR to monitor the post-restoration performance of Rodeo Creek. RDG captured highly detailed 3-D models of restoration and control sites to analyze sediment movement and creek evolution along Rodeo Creek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375478516707-9URNV5SOGA85X5Q1UYPC/isite_image_fernandez_site30010.jpg Monitoring - Terrestrial LiDAR Example LiDAR generated 3-dimensional surface https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375481463892-HC1DM29GTBI30KRM2ORA/IMG_2787.JPG Monitoring - Vegetation Monitoring RDG develops vegetation monitoring plans and protocols and conducts annual vegetation surveys that comply with permit monitoring requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376938780642-F5POYX0ORU732NKGTYT5/BMI.JPG Monitoring - Benthic Macroinvertebrate Bioassessments RDG coordinates and performs protocol level benthic macroinvertebrate surveys. http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/parks-and-greenways daily 0.75 2018-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523385748457-VUWXRN9FUP7IM2916MCU/Walnut+Creek+Nature+Area.jpg Parks & Greenways - Walnut Creek Nature Park, City of Baldwin Park After 30 years of operation, the Walnunt Creek Nature Park was in need of a renovation. The City of Baldwin Park hired RDG to design the rehabilitation and restoration of this nature area. RDG developed a new planting plan, bioswales, renovation of the City’s dramatic shade structure, a new bridge, trail re-alignment, and nature play features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523385748457-VUWXRN9FUP7IM2916MCU/Walnut+Creek+Nature+Area.jpg Parks & Greenways - Walnut Creek Nature Park, City of Baldwin Park After 30 years of operation, the Walnunt Creek Nature Park was in need of a renovation. The City of Baldwin Park hired RDG to design the rehabilitation and restoration of this nature area. RDG developed a new planting plan, bioswales, renovation of the City’s dramatic shade structure, a new bridge, trail re-alignment, and nature play features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1523397196572-75O6FTC87AGKW7UPAMNL/IMG_2429.JPG Parks & Greenways - Ohlone Greenway Improvements, City of Albany RDG designed landscape improvements to the City of Albany's mile-long stretch of the Ohlone Greenway centered around a new plaza, street crossing, nature play, and exercise area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376499033884-IER6NSBG03ZR78LIL60N/FR_picnic.jpg Parks & Greenways - Fernandez Ranch, John Muir Land Trust At the entrance to the 702-acre open space, RDG designed a staging area, picnic area, and entry plaza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375307732181-LLAKD4O3AYA4XMLMP21H/IMG_4345.JPG Parks & Greenways - Kottinger Creek Park Improvements, City of Pleasanton At Kottinger Creek Park, RDG designed a creek restoration project that reflected the aesthetic and security values of the surrounding suburban neighborhood. Through a series of community meetings, RDG crafted a design approach that maintained sight lines, provided creek access, and converted what was essentially a grass-lined ditch into a thriving stream and floodplain ecosystem. Small foot bridges replaced culverts and songbirds returned to inhabit the restored floodplain. As a result, Kottinger Creek Park has become a valued neighborhood amenity and frequent destination for school field trips. To ensure that the project continued to meet the aesthetic and restoration values of the community, RDG prepared a Management & Maintenance Guide for city staff, volunteers, and contractors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376434855376-XRS7HQ79ME03PNX4LP3Z/5474521881_c62943c6c8_b.JPG Parks & Greenways - Codornices Creek Greenway, City of Albany Along with a trail and creek restoration, RDG designed a 1,500-foot greenway complete with outdoor classrooms , interpretive signage, and gathering places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376939587432-KDO0A28ICEF9941TNA99/baxter.JPG Parks & Greenways - Baxter Creek Gateway, City of El Cerrito El Cerrito’s northern entry was converted from the former BNSF rail line into an extension of the popular Ohlone Greenway. The restoration of Baxter Creek created riparian habitat and an outdoor laboratory. A civic park now welcomes visitors to the Greenway. Gathering spaces anchor the site, and offer access to the creek, while interpretive programming tells the story of this community restoration project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376933903648-SHN3YJXSEDGH70QEW75G/arroyo.JPG Parks & Greenways - Arroyo Viejo Creek at Knowland Park, City of Oakland Arroyo Viejo Creek runs through Knowland Park at the Oakland Zoo. RDG designed an environmental education program and outdoor learning center. From the remnants of felled eucalyptus, RDG created four outdoor classroom council rings for teachers and students to learn about watersheds. The adjacent Oakland Zoo Environmental Education Center uses the site as a part of their youth education program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376434775190-JI35IQ6P2LUL9XZM034N/IMG_3899.JPG Parks & Greenways - Wildcat Creek Daylighting at Davis Park RDG redesigned Davis Park to provide space for the newly daylighted portion of Wildcat Creek. To do this the existing ball fields, paths and lighting were removed and replaced with new amenities to provide an updated park as well as a restored creek corridor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375307807692-SSUKBJ2ELJN5M5W7S3UD/Pinole+RDG-65.jpg Parks & Greenways - Pinole Creek Demonstration Project RDG designed the rehabilitation of the regional trail and the restoration of the flood control channel near the mouth of Pinole Creek. The project builds on a decade of RDG involvement in the Pinole Creek Watershed. 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Marsh Creek Restoration, City of Oakley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585216996-HQ4S15WFKI95DHTG63QH/Fernandez+RDG+%28161%29.jpg Restoration Design Group - Fernandez Ranch, Muir Heritage Land Trust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585212871-SW7BRT1P13QAIDORSH9I/IMG_1826.jpg Restoration Design Group - Baxter Creek Gateway, City of El Cerrito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1496707599386-JBDZMLDKC63NGRDAHK9L/IMG_5765.JPG Restoration Design Group - Mount Umunhum, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1714166882870-C9SUTKJA78ODDUDE8G13/_DSC3-3368.jpg Restoration Design Group Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve, Santa Clara Open Space Authority (photo: Chris LaBasco) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585209340-7W90RM15YP4X1ADS6BTX/IMG_4345.jpg Restoration Design Group - Kottinger Creek Restoration at Kottinger Park, City of Pleasanton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1576626853165-KUF01FP6WWQHZRC3LKV9/mt_umunhum1905-111.jpg Restoration Design Group Mount Umunhum, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585227158-5PUDL719LSP7Y7Q48WN4/IMG_6602.jpg Restoration Design Group - Ohlone Greenway, City of El Cerrito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1714166891464-BWRH973D9WKGKFEKO8OS/_DSC3-3418.jpg Restoration Design Group Máyyan ‘Ooyákma – Coyote Ridge Open Space Preserve, Santa Clara Open Space Authority (photo: Chris LaBasco) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585222937-E0TCYBRTZ8O6H0NOQK8Y/franklin.jpg Restoration Design Group - Franklin Canyon, Muir Heritage Land Trust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585211217-BWBDHM4JWF7DFFT8KQAP/P3200296.jpg Restoration Design Group - El Dorado Nature Center, City of Long Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585228138-6EZ2SGX3ABLS0U2X4D4O/AV_SiteKids8.1.07+%2825%29.jpg Restoration Design Group - Arroyo Viejo at Knowland Park, City of Oakland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585206986-CTJP7159DIWVTMI5AT7P/CC_Kite.CrisBenton.9.3.07+%282%29.jpg Restoration Design Group - Codornices Creek Phase II, City of Albany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376585225254-WBPI00HXIY5BXRJ4Z3D8/baxter+cr+18.jpg Restoration Design Group - Baxter Creek Gateway, City of El Cerrito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1576627296816-432GLVG43MAG0AF9BBPL/before+and+after.jpg Restoration Design Group - Cerrito Creek Daylighting, El Cerrito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1726870324775-ZZ6XTBJDF4800JSGKWBN/IMG_3468.JPEG Restoration Design Group - Three Creeks Parkway Restoration Monitoring http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/interpretation daily 0.75 2013-08-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1572044899226-9X3NL4458VFSUQI30P30/Interpretative.Sign.Hercules.png Interpretation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375372595852-ECNX05XNU0YWWCUNU1XM/FR_Kiosk+Poster.web5.26.10.jpg Interpretation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1375372538044-JD0HR072UBI86AVPP6E2/SCD_Interpretive+Sign_Mock-up.Fullsize_9.17.for+website.jpg Interpretation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376517559999-IPKUCVO7H0OJJ0G2ETHO/CC3_Finished+Project.2.9.11-52.jpg Interpretation In cooperation with Leslie Stone and Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1572045297542-F7YX7OKV16ZXU42GOJ6F/IMG_4381.JPG Interpretation - Cerrito Creek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376509136342-V5FDIURY5W0B2BRRYFJ5/FR_Brochure.text.forwebsite.jpg Interpretation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376509195817-IYKSV35GSJW8OZB4OXS8/Pinole+04.JPG Interpretation In cooperation with Leslie Stone and Associates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1376509518972-2NM42YYW6CIMBFVZQQZ2/IMG_4531.JPG Interpretation In cooperation with Leslie Stone and Associates http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/downloads daily 0.75 2014-04-24 http://www.restorationdesigngroup.com/awards daily 0.75 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534268023433-ZSJWOSY7URQ6GXIUJ9D8/um.jpg Awards Mount Umunhum Summit Project (Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District) California Great Places - American Planning Association Excellence in Park Planning - California Park and Recreation Society Excellence in Park Planning - American Society of Civil Engineers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/d2cb02ce-33ac-491d-80ed-9177ea3bbc0a/DJI_0172.JPG Awards Ohlone Creek Restoration (Alameda County Flood Control District) American Public Works Association National Environmental Project of the Year (2025) American Public Works Association Northern California Environmental Project of the Year (2025) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1583281792734-JX70U4CCJYVS8RID8V9F/IMG_5444.JPG Awards Walnut Creek Nature Park (City of Baldwin Park) Planning and Design Award Winner - California Park & Recreation Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1549577891857-ZXCDRQ1DYGXNPKBDPPU3/IMG_2429.JPG Awards Ohlone Greenway Upgrades (City of Albany) California Park & Recreation Society Award of Excellence Excellence in Park Planning & Development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534268086587-JMMQKZTM4QBW1OPLKLOO/sausal.jpg Awards Sausal Creek Daylighting at Dimond Park (City of Oakland) Environmental Project of the Year - Association of Public Works Agencies Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Merit Award - American Society of Landscape Architects - Northern California Chapter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534269044175-O2YP06G72JICANQV3ZLA/jcp.jpg Awards Johnny Carson Park Rehabilitation (City of Burbank) Quality of Life Design Merit Award - Southern California American Society of Landscape Architects (with AHBE Landscape Architects) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1582223795719-2SN3RLQT8V6QF8R68MYJ/IMG_4864.JPG Awards Centennial Park (City of El Cerrito) California Park & Recreation Society Award of Excellence in Design and Park Planning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534268179879-36V2M8T2JYRZZ7KJW083/davis.jpg Awards Davis Park Daylighting Project (City of San Pablo) Restoration Project of the Year - Contra Costa Watershed Forum Environmental Project of the Year - Association of Public Works Agencies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534269811823-OWJF1D6M7EIQ1BM4V2BQ/ballona.jpg Awards Ballona Creek Greenway Plan (Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation) Westside Urban Forum Design Awards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534268230697-PKHBUU2DJ09I1UTQG46S/pinole.jpg Awards Pinole Creek Demonstration Project (City of Pinole) Restoration Project of the Year - Contra Costa Watershed Forum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1534268263384-AGBS7P5BMUZ6NLJJVYCV/baxter.jpg Awards Baxter Creek Gateway Project (City of El Cerrito) Restoration Project of the Year - Contra Costa Watershed Forum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51f82368e4b0edb7a308b1aa/1571355491545-RIO2220OLYSHU9EDN6OP/CC3_Finished+Project.2.9.11-52.jpg Awards Codornices Creek Restoration (City of Albany) Association of Bay Area Governments Growing Smarter Together Award in the category of “Protecting and Preserving the Environment”