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County outlines balanced plan for Medea Creek restoration; residents voice herbicide and runoff concerns
Summary
Ventura County Public Works and Watershed Protection District presented a long-range, balanced management plan for Medea Creek focused on flood and wildfire protection, invasive species removal and habitat preservation; residents asked for limits on herbicide use and clearer contractor schedules.
Jeff Palmer, Ventura County Public Works Deputy Director, and Dr. Earthea Nance, Watershed District Director, briefed the MAC on a long-range management plan for Medea Creek following an Aug. 21 site visit. The plan aims to balance flood protection, wildfire mitigation, invasive species removal and habitat preservation, while creating vegetated buffers on both sides of the creek.
The presentation noted a phased approach to restoration; Rancho Simi reported a related $3.3 million grant from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and CAL FIRE for Medea and Lindero Creek restoration, with Phase 1 (Kanan to Oak Hills) in bidding and Phase 3 in environmental and permitting review. Residents supported invasive species removal but raised concerns about herbicide use at Mae Boyar Park and urged stormwater runoff prevention measures.
