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Creeks Committee details $900,000 West Reach grant and restoration plans for Lee Creekside Park
Summary
Lafayette’s Creeks, Environmental and Ecological Stewardship (CREECS) Committee reported ongoing restoration at Lee Creekside Park, a donated $900,000 grant for the West Reach project, and partnerships with Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary and regional grant programs to fund a larger Zone 3 bank repair that will likely require paid contractors.
Lafayette — Members of Lafayette’s Creeks Committee briefed the City Council Sept. 8 on the committee’s year of work, describing volunteer‑led invasive‑plant removal at Lee Creekside Park, partnerships with Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, and a $900,000 grant set aside for a West Reach downtown creeks project.
The committee said volunteer events and Rotary support have accelerated restoration work at Lee Creekside Park; volunteers and Rotary members helped remove invasive species and install signage. Committee members said they expect to plant native riparian species in coming months and to continue coordination with East Bay Regional Park District and the city’s public works staff.
Bank repair and funding needs: Committee members described a distinct restoration need for “Zone 3,” a…
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