Removing Matilija Dam:
- Why Remove Matilija Dam?
- Objectives
- Benefits from Removal
- Impacts: Habitat
- Impacts: Sediment
- Matilija Dam spilling
Final Design:
- Project Description
- Sediment Management
- Slurry Disposal
- Levees
- Bridges
- Robles Diversion modifications
- Arundo (giant reed) management
- Our Comments
Feasibility Study:
Early Progress:
Background Information:
About the Matilija Coalition:
Objectives for Removing Matilija Dam
- Habitat restoration
- improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat to benefit fish and wildlife
species.
Benefit: Endangered Steelhead Trout
- Hydrologic and sediment
transport - restore hydrologic and sediment transport of the river
to pre-dam conditions.
Benefit: Beach restoration
- Recreation - return
dam property to the US Forest Service to become an outdoor education
and recreation site
Benefit: Public access and education