South Coast Habitat Restoration is a local non-profit group dedicated to environmental stewardship and habitat enhancement.  We emphasize steelhead trout recovery projects near Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.

We want to hear from you if:

- You're interested in research or volunteer opportunities.

- You'd like to contribute.

- You're a property owner who is curious about creeks or other restoration opportunities on your land.  We've been very successful bringing grant money to help property owners.

- You work in the environmental field and would like to partner with us.

- You're generally interested in habitat restoration.

M. Stoecker
 

NOAA

Vision Statement

 SCHR works towards increasing the amount of habitat available to steelhead trout, decreasing the amount of non-native flora in watersheds and raising public awareness on watershed issues and preserving our natural environment.  We believe that through an increased participation comes a sense of responsibility for the natural environment and its protection, conservation and ultimate restoration.

SCHR works with private landowners, local, state and federal agencies in the region.  This collaboration fosters an environment for success with on the ground results.

 Strategies

Habitat restoration projects often need to take place on private property.  SCHR has been able to demonstrate beneficial results for private landowners who are interested in voluntary habitat restoration projects.  Projects are implemented by applying for and receiving grant funding from various organizations (State, Federal, local and agencies) for the various stages of planning and implementing habitat restoration projects.

Our restoration work has primarily focused on holistic watershed restoration, with an emphasis on steelhead trout recovery, non-native invasive plant eradication and improving water quality.

We also work by organizing and convening community based watershed groups. This process allows for an increased community support as well as increases the opportunity for funding from various granting organizations.  SCHR staff works with the following community based watershed groups:

Carpinteria Creek Watershed Coalition – www.carpinteriacreek.org

Rincon Creek Watershed Council – www.rinconcreek.org

Santa Barbara Task Force of the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project – www.scwrp.org

SCHR Staff, while working for the CEC, developed, organized and implemented the Santa Barbara Steelhead Festival in 2006 and 2007.  This was a multi-faceted series of events to increase the general public’s knowledge of watershed and steelhead trout issues.  Click here to learn more about the festival.

Staff

Mauricio Gomez - Director

            Bio – Coming soon!

Vacant Position – Project Manager

            Contact Mauricio for information.

Past Staff – Andrew Raaf (currently employed by Santa Barbara County Flood Control District)

EII - Earth Island Institute is a non-profit, public interest, membership organization that supports people who are creating solutions to protect our shared planet. www.earthisland.org

Donate

Your contribution is tax-deductible.  Click here to donate online or contact us directly at:
 

Contact

Director Mauricio Gomez.  805-729-8787.  mgomez@schabitatrestoration.org

PO Box 335 Carpinteria, CA 93014