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Natural Resources in Alameda County

There are many ways to find out more about the natural resources of Alameda County. You can go on a hike, help native plants and animals in your own backyard with our Backyard Conservation tips, volunteer for a creek cleanup, take a botany class, or check out some websites we think are exciting and informative.

Learn about Local Creeks

Learn about what a watershed is and how to keep your local creek healthy!

Bioengineering Techniques

Soil bioengineering is the use of living plant materials as the primary structural component to reinforce soil and stabilize slopes. The goal of soil bioengineering is the re-establishment of a balanced, living, native community capable of self-repair as it adapts to the land's stresses and requirements.