THE ESCONDIDO CREEK CONSERVANCY

The escondido creek watershed invasive plant control, restoration, and fire prevention program: the project, by the escondido creek conservancy (conservancy), will address invasive, non-native plant species across the escondido creek watershed in north san diego county. It will primarily utilize mechanical and chemical treatment of invasive, non-native plants in nature preserves owned and managed by the grantee, in riparian areas, along 8 miles of escondido creek, from upper to mid watershed. It will also treat invasive plants on neighboring, privately-owned lands in order to accomplish watershed-scale control of certain plants and engage the community in conservation. Retreatments and monitoring of progress will ensure long-term maintenance of gains. The work will include cutting with hand tools and chainsaws, painting and/or targeted spraying of stumps with herbicides, replanting with native riparian vegetation in a few selected areas, and working with neighbors for treatment and maintenance.