Volunteers young and old can help preserve their local creeks through creek groups. Photo courtesy of Friends of Five Creeks.
Local Creek and Wetland Groups
Get Connected: Below are just a few of the many groups that protect local creeks and wetlands and offer volunteer opportunities and events.
Alameda Creek Alliance
The Alameda Creek Alliance is a volunteer based community watershed group working to restore native steelhead trout to Alameda Creek.
Friends of San Leandro Creek
The Friends of San Leandro Creek is a community group of dedicated citizens, students, and businesses interested in San Leandro Creek's ecology, protection and enhancement.
Friends of San Lorenzo Creek
The Friends of San Lorenzo Creek is a central source of information on the San Lorenzo Creek system and watershed, including action issues and events.
Friends of Sausal Creek
The Friends of Sausal Creek are volunteers working to maintain and improve the Sausal Creek watershed.
Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood Improvement League (PANIL) - Glen Echo Creek
Glen Echo Creek surfaces from underground in two Oakland parks: Glen Echo Park and Oak Glen Park. PANIL is working with the District to plan and repair bank erosion, while volunteers work to retain the creek's natural environment.
Tule Ponds Wetland Center
Scenic wetlands and ponds provide flood protection and pollution control for stormwater flowing to the Bay. The ponds serve as a habitat for migratory birds, as well as an area for wildlife and wetland study through the Wetland Center, managed by the Math/Science Nucleus. Class field trips are welcome.
Related Links
- Friends of Five Creeks
All-volunteer group working hands-on for clean water and healthy watersheds - Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Includes links to City Public Works Departments and creek groups