Strategies for Biological Recovery

• Protect existing trees, especially black oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods and maples.
• Eradicate invasive plants in restoration areas and habitat potential areas, especially phragmites and Japanese knotweed.
• Restore streamside riparian areas with plants, especially black willow, boxelder, maples.
• Protect natural hillsides with plants.
• Focus on water quality improvements