Arboretum Waterway Habitat Enhancement

April 2025 photo of the west end of Arboretum Waterway showing the first spring bloom of the enhanced landscape.

Oct 2025 photo of the West End of Arboretum Waterway in fall. The wetland habitat continues to fill in.

2016 image of Boathouse Lake highlighting a massive algae outbreak pre-enhancement project construction.

April 2025 photo of Boathouse Lake post construction.

November 2024 image during construction showing the Arboretum Waterway near Putah Creek Lodge.

Post construction spring 2025 image of Arboretum Waterway near Putah Creek Lodge. Gently sloping banks and an island have been created.

Spring 2024 image showing crumbling concrete embankment near Putah Creek Lodge before construction.

April 2025 image of the Arboretum Waterway near Putah Creek Lodge blossoming with wildflowers and native grasses.

Students, staff and volunteers stand among wildflowers in the Arboretum Waterway as they work to continue the habitat enhancement project.