The document outlines a restoration plan for Aliso Creek to improve water quality, reduce erosion, and restore habitats through various means. It details design goals, potential funding sources, educational initiatives, existing site conditions, proposed new habitats including riparian, sage scrub and grasslands. It provides plant lists and describes target species that could benefit from the restored habitats, such as the Bell's vireo and California gnatcatcher. Monitoring and management needs are also discussed. The overall goals are to improve the watershed through habitat restoration and community education.

1. Aliso Creek Restoration Plan 11/11/09 Darin Kleinsmith Heather Pritchard Taylor Caldwell

2. Design Goals 11/11/09

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7. 11/11/09 Proposed Habitats

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16. Riparian– Target Species 11/11/09 Bell’s Vireo MONITORING NEEDS 1. Conduct regular monitoring of vireo populations. 2. Conduct thorough range wide surveys. 3. Conduct a statewide inventory of riparian habitat. 4. Color banding to collect data for demographic and dispersal analysis. RESEARCH NEEDS 1. Determine whether any reproductive parameters are density-dependent. 2. Determine whether dispersal is density-dependent. 3. Examine the effect of different cowbird control regimes on vireo parasitism rates and reproductive success. 4. Evaluate the use of restored habitat by vireos. 5. Investigate the status of wintering habitat and identify current or potential threats. 6. Identify predators and establish means of control. 7. Identify additional and potential Least Bell's Vireo breeding habitat within its historical range. California Partners in Flight Riparian Bird Conservation Plan

21. Conclusion 11/11/09 By using a variety of habitats our hopes are to bring biological diversity to a unique area nestled in a very urban part of Aliso Vijeo. The main goal of mitigating run off and erosion can lead to many outcomes. The inclusion of local education can help lower costs of monitoring the restoration. And by adding education about urban run off, natives and water quality it can reduce water quality issues coming from the housing developments feeding into the watershed. Consensus is also a huge part of the restoration process and would be included in this undertaking.