Ventura River Ecosystem
Ventura River Ecosystem: Matilija Dam
Description: Since 1999, Ventura County Public Works Agency - Watershed Protection (Watershed Protection) has engaged in a multi-stakeholder effort to remove the obsolete
Since 1999, Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection (Watershed Protection) has engaged in a multi-stakeholder effort to remove the obsolete Matilija Dam ( muh-TIL-i-hah) from Matilija Creek, the Ventura River’s largest tributary. The Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project (MDERP or Project) is a watershed-scale endeavor with multiple components that will enhance the Ventura River watershed to benefit native wildlife, restore ecosystem function, and enhance local water resilience.
The benefits of Project investments over the next 10+ years will include:
The essential components of the Project can be found on the Overview page, with more detailed information provided elsewhere throughout the site.
Ventura River Ecosystem
Ventura River Ecosystem: Matilija Dam