Category Archives: Author: Bill Templin

Bannon Creek Clean Up
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Posted on June 1, 2012 by

At our annual Creek Week Celebration clean ups each April, we often hear the question, “So when can we do this again?” To which we usually have to answer… “Not until next year…” Well, one of our site leaders, Tanja … Continue reading →

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Mosquito Fish, Friend or Foe?
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Posted on July 1, 2007 by

by Bill Templin Mosquito fish (Gambusia sp.) are small fish (1.5 – 2.5 inches) that tolerate a wide range of temperatures and are used as a predator of mosquito larvae in many diverse aquatic habitats throughout the world. With all … Continue reading →

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Dry Creek Salmon Count
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Posted on February 1, 2007 by

by Bill Templin, Board Member, Sacramento Urban Creeks Council and Upper American River Foundation Once again, a good volunteer turnout of over 30 people participated in walking 16 reaches of Dry Creek and it’s tributaries including Secret Ravine, Miner’s Ravine, … Continue reading →

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Sacramento’s Other Kings
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Posted on September 1, 2006 by

by Bill Templin Dry Creek and its tributaries are noteworthy for having the only documented salmon run of any of the area's creeks. These runs occurred both before and after construction of the Natomas East Main Drain (now called "Steelhead … Continue reading →

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Mourning Doves
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Posted on September 1, 2006 by

by Bill Templin As much as you might think that those mourning doves that you see in your back yards are locals, many of them are probably migrating from as far north as Canada in the late summer and up … Continue reading →

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Horsing Around Ueda Parkway during Creek Week 2005!
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Posted on July 1, 2005 by

By Bill Templin This year Creek Week offered a new activity, a horseback tour of the Ueda Parkway! The idea was Barbara Eggleston’s and it was a good one. What a great way to spend a beautiful Sacramento Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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