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Photo Database Series Floods: Janes Creek at Flood in Neighborhoods January 1, 2003

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This photo shows Janes Creek during high flows on New Years Day 2003 looking south from Foster Avenue at the site of a 1988 restoration project. The alders are mature but conifers are still in very early seral conditions. This area provides substantial storage and flood relief as well as providing some greenery in the middle of otherwise developed areas of Arcata. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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This photo shows Janes Creek during high flows on New Years Day 2003 as it crosses under Foster Avenue at the site of a 1988 restoration project carried out in cooperation between Trout Unlimited and Arcata High School. The alders are mature but conifers such as the one at left are still in very early seral conditions. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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This photo shows Janes Creek during high flows on New Years Day 2003 looking upstream from Foster Avenue. This area has not had its riparian zone restored but the pasture serves as flood storage during high flows. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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This photo shows a portion of Zehnder Road closed by Janes Creek, which is at right. January 1, 2003. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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This photo shows Janes Creek at a low crossing to several homes off Zehnder Road. January 1, 2003. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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This photo shows youngsters coming out to check the flooding of Zehnder Road, which was closed by Janes Creek at right. January 1, 2003. Photo by Pat Higgins.

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Zoom in on portion of Janes Creek flooding Zehnder Road. January 1, 2003. Photo by Pat Higgins.


 
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