Streamside Management Program for Landowners in Contra Costa County

The California Urban Streams Partnership provides free advice about creek care, restoration, and maintenance for Contra Costa County residents. Funding for this service is provided by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.

SMPL is a free service provided to landowners in Contra Costa County, designed to assist property owners with managing lands located along creeks with erosion and flooding problems. CUSP visits homes and properties to help identify what is causing the problems, and to create a plan with the property owner on how to solve them. Our consultation can provide instruction in using soil bioengineering solutions using plants. These systems have a successful performance record for solving tough erosion problems and have been adopted by engineering agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers and Natural Resources Conservation Service.  SMPL is a program of CUSP in partnership with Contra Costa County Flood Control and the Water Conservation District of the Public Works Department.

Interested in having a free consultation about a stream on your property? Get in touch! Appointments with CUSP staff can be made by emailing: custreams@gmail.com

What can SMPL do for you?

If you are a Contra Costa County resident with a creek on the property, these services are available to you at no charge.

Site Visit and Consultation: California Urban Streams Partnership staff will provide a site evaluation and advice on how to address issues such as creek bank failure, erosion, and flooding.

Neighborhood Workshops: Your actions can change the condition of your creek upstream, downstream, and across from your property. CUSP can provide hands-on, local workshops. Learning and working with your neighbors can ensure a coordinated effort that works for everyone!

Technical Advice: CUSP staff will provide information on restoration techniques you can implement. We can also direct you to qualified local engineers, landscape architects, and other related consultants and contractors. In some circumstances, technical advice and assistance may be available from the Contra Costa County Resources Conservation District or Natural Resources Conservation Services.

Restoration Project Permitting: Restoration projects must meet federal, state and local agency regulations in the form of permits. CUSP will provide information on the regulatory process.

Community Presentations: Is your neighborhood interested in learning about your creek? CUSP can provide a night or weekend presentation on common creeks problems, including successful and inexpensive solutions.

Interested in having a free consultation about a stream on your property? Get in touch! Appointments with CUSP staff can be made by emailing: custreams@gmail.com