Wildlife Survey & Photo Service
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PROJECTS
Weir Projects - GO HERE to see Weir Video (Coming Soon)
"W" weir: One of several innovative rock structures that are being used to restore certain sections of Putah Creek.
Crossvane
"J" Hook weir.
Design Channel Restoration - Putah Creek - TO SEE IT - GO HERE
This section of Putah Creek was realigned to its former bed. The results in one year have been simply remarkable. SEE MORE.
Dry Creek - Is this creek the model for clean water invertebrates? - GO HERE
Dry Creek (Yolo County, CA.) is an intermittent creek that only flows for about six months of the year. It is possibly the home of a very healthy population of mayflies and stoneflies! How? Before the construction of dams, most of California's waterways were dry by early summer. We are going to sample this creek every couple weeks this winter and spring.
Monitoring the effects of New Zealand Mudsnails in Putah Creek
Ken is the lead biologist for the Putah Creek New Zealand Mudsnail Project that is monitoring the movement and impacts of the invasive snail.
Monitoring New Zealand mudsnails in Putah South Canal.
The New Zealand Mudsnail has infested small sections of the first three miles of the Putah South Canal. Ken has developed new protocols for monitoring the movement of the snails in the canal. Impacts of the snails in the canal are unknown.
Invertebrate monitoring in Putah Creek restoration projects.
Rich Marovich, Putah Creek Streamkeeper, is the driving force behind most of the Putah Creek restoration projects.
The Hasbrook Weir is a perfect example of the successfull restoration / enhancement projects on lower Putah Creek.
The old channel at the Dry Creek confluence.
Invertebrate monitoring in ephemeral and intermittent creeks
Many of the ephemeral / intermittent waterways in the Putah Creek drainage support super rich invertebrate communities.
"Emergence" a PowerPoint Presentation for Fly Fishing Clubs
Ken Davis studies the emergence patterns of aquatic insects. Some of his observations are leading to new fly "patterns" and challenge out-dated fly-fishing mantras. Ken's presentation also covers the mayfly and caddisfly life-cycles and how understanding the difference will help you catch more fish.
Instream Entomology Workshops for Fly Fishing Clubs
This is the best way to learn aquatic entomology. Hire Ken Davis to teach your club stream entomology in your favorite waters.
"Clean Our Boots" Project
Ken is leading the effort to find a product that can be used to remove mudsnails from angling boots
Water Hyacinth Consulting Projects
Water hyacinth removal programs.