Ventura River Watershed Management Plan

The Ventura River watershed is a rare and remarkable coastal southern California treasure; it is water-self-reliant, providing clean water to many farms and residents both within and outside its boundaries. Stream networks in surrounding watersheds are often channelized and hard to recognize as streams; in the Ventura River watershed river and streams are largely unchannelized. Urban development dominates much of the landscape of southern California; yet cities comprise only three percent of the Ventura River watershed, and developed land only 13%. A unique set of circumstances has left this small watershed with a relatively healthy ecosystem, containing over 100 special status plant and animal species.

Introductory chapters 1, 2.

Part 1 About this Plan

Part 2 Watershed Plan, Projects,and Programs

Part 3 Watershed Characteristics

Part 4 References and Supporting Materials