Historical Ecology
Final Report
South Santa Clara Valley
Historical Ecology Study
Including Soap Lake, The Upper Pajaro River, and Llagas, Uvas-Carnadero, and Pacheco Creeks
This report synthesizes historical evidence into a picture of how the south Santa Clara Valley looked and functioned before intensive modification. Prepared for the Santa Clara Valley Water District and The Nature Conservancy, the report helps explain contemporary landscape conditions and identify options for habitat restoration, natural flood protection, and integrated water management.
Executive Summary
Letter 8.5 x 11—Prints double sided, portrait view. (7 MB)
Full report
High Resolution (226MB)
Low Resolution (26MB)
Report Sections
Front Matter & Part I—Introductions and Methods
Includes Cover, Table of Contents, Executive Summary and Part I. (14MB)
Part II
Land Use History (20MB)
Part III
Stream and Riparian Habitats (51MB)
Part IV
Wetland Habitats (42MB)
Part V
Oak Savanas and Woodlands (33 MB)
Part VI
Local Landscape Descriptions (64MB)
Part IV—Summary of Findings 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. (2 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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