Site 11: Santa Ana

This site is located in the Ventura River at the Santa Ana Road bridge. All cars are parked on the side of this road. Walking down rip rap provides access to the site. The channel is approximately 100 yards in length. However, the stream usually only occupies a quarter of that length. Rocks, ranging from cobble stones to boulders, are abundant at this site. They are placed here for flood control. Native vegetation is moderately dispersed. Non-native vegetation, specifically Arundo, is present. A storm drain is also present at this site. The river flow goes below ground just downstream from this sample site. This site is often dry for much of the year.

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Site # 11 Looking Upstream (Jan 2001)

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