In 2005, Shelterbelt Builders developed a habitat restoration plan to return the creek to its former state by removing invasive and non-native plants and replanting native, riparian plants at the source. In addition, in South San Francisco, new wetland was created to mitigate wetland lost to floodwall construction and improvements.
In 2005, Shelterbelt Builders created a habitat restoration plan to revert the creek to its original condition by eliminating invasive and non-native plants and reintroducing native, riparian vegetation at the source. Simultaneously, in South San Francisco, new wetlands were established to compensate for the loss of wetlands due to floodwall construction and enhancements.