Historical Ecology
Final Report
Coyote Creek Watershed
Historical Ecology Study
Historical condition, Landscape change and restoration potential in the Eastern Santa Clara Valley, California
This report synthesizes historical evidence into a picture of how Coyote Creek looked and functioned before intensive modification. Prepared for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the report helps explain contemporary landscape conditions and identify options for watershed restoration, natural flood protection, and integrated water management.
Executive Summary
Option 1: Letter 8.5 x 11—Prints double sided, portrait view. (28 MB)
Option 2: Tabloid Brochure 11 x 17—Prints double-sided, landscape view on 11 by 17 inch paper. PDF has been assembled so that the brochure's pages print out correctly when the brochure is assembled and folded in half. (28 MB)
Full report
Front Matter & Part I—Introductions and Methods
Includes Cover, Table of Contents, Executive Summary and Part I. (35.6 MB)
Part II—Historical Landscape Conditions at the Watershed Scale
Describes historical habitat types and summarizes conditions prior to Euro-American modification.
(29 MB)
Part III—Historical Landscape Conditions at the Local Scale Scale
Describes historical conditions in more detail, dividing the valley floor along Coyote Creek into four major sections. In two pieces: (78.5 MB) and (26 MB)
Part IV—Landscape Change Includes Part IV (Land Use History, Landscape Trajectories, Restoration and Management Implications, and Summary of Key Findings), Bibliography and References, Glossary of Terms, Appendices, and Back Cover. (34 MB)
Bound, full-color copies of the report can be obtained for $50, plus postage (contact: linda@sfei.org or 510-746-7355).
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