Creek Walk

THIS YEAR'S CREEK WALK WILL BE JUNE 12-14, 2024!

Every year, the Cache Creek Technical Advisory Committee, through coordination with the Natural Resources Division, conduct a physical inspection of the Lower Cache Creek active channel. This inspection, which is commonly referred to as the "Creek Walk," is held over three days and covers the entire Cache Creek Resources Management Plan area, beginning at the Capay Dam and ending at "Huff's Corner" near the Town of Yolo.

Members of the public are invited to attend the Creek Walk; however, it must be noted that the event requires moderate-to-high levels of physical exertion as it does involve a significant amount of walking across and through the creek bed.

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Purpose

The purpose of the Creek Walk is for the Cache Creek Technical Advisory Committee (CCTAC) to observe and document the status of Lower Cache Creek channel conditions as they relate to fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and biological resources. The results from this annual inspection support the formation of the CCTAC’s recommendations for in-channel maintenance and improvement projects. The CCTAC’s observations and recommendations are then incorporated into the Cache Creek Annual Status Report that is produced each winter.

Online Waiver & RSVP Form

The Natural Resources Division is no longer accepting online submissions of this form due to staff being away from their desks and in the field.

If you are planning to attend the Creek Walk, please email Casey Liebler at Casey.Liebler@yolocounty.org with the day(s) that you plan to attend.

You will be asked to complete a hard copy version of the Waiver Form the morning of your participation.

Please refer to the "Logistics Document" in the Logistics tab below for more information on meeting times, meeting locations, etc.

Items to Bring

Logistics

Creek Walk Segments (2024)

The length of the Cache Creek Resources Management Plan area is divided into three segments:

Segment #1 - Capay Dam to Syar Industries LLC Madison Plant Site
Segment #2 - Syar Industries LLC Madison Plant Site to Cache Creek Nature Preserve
Segment #3 - Cache Creek Nature Preserve to Huff's Corner at Interstate 5

The Creek Walk occurs over three days with one segment being covered a day. Each day begins around 7 AM and finishes anywhere between 1 PM and 4 PM (there is no set "end time" for the Creek Walk). Depending on area covered each day, anywhere from 5 to 9 miles can be walked in a single segment.

Information regarding specific meeting times and locations can be found below:

2024 Creek Walk Logistics

Note: Meeting times are subject to change. Staff highly recommends RSVP'ing to receive any relevant updates and news.