1. There was erosion around the creek at Stafford Lake. This erosion causes water to cut off into the banks, which damages the ecosystem.
2. We worked to with Marin County Parks to enhance and restore the stream by re-creating meanders, stabilizing soil, and installing gently sloping stream banks.
3. I helped with sheet mulching. I laid down straw on the banks, put cardboard over that bank, put straw on the cardboard, and put mulch on top of all that. I helped with all of the stages of the project, because we had to finish one step before moving on to the next one, so we all had to follow the same steps.
4. Our work was part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach, because now that we have created a barrier to keep out the invasive weeds, they can plant native species that will thrive and keep out the weaker invasive species.
5. I liked that we were able to help our community in a meaningful and lasting way. The project was also really fun, because we were able to work with our friends. It was also a manageable project because we were all able to work together.
2. We worked to with Marin County Parks to enhance and restore the stream by re-creating meanders, stabilizing soil, and installing gently sloping stream banks.
3. I helped with sheet mulching. I laid down straw on the banks, put cardboard over that bank, put straw on the cardboard, and put mulch on top of all that. I helped with all of the stages of the project, because we had to finish one step before moving on to the next one, so we all had to follow the same steps.
4. Our work was part of an Integrated Pest Management Approach, because now that we have created a barrier to keep out the invasive weeds, they can plant native species that will thrive and keep out the weaker invasive species.
5. I liked that we were able to help our community in a meaningful and lasting way. The project was also really fun, because we were able to work with our friends. It was also a manageable project because we were all able to work together.