Riparian Native Plants

The CCRCD is committed to increasing the biodiversity of the native plants along our waterways in order to promote pollinator habitat, ecosystem health and water quality. In October 2026, we worked with the Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk Indians to plant our first demonstration garden, highlighting native riparian plants, along with plants important to Tribal traditions.

Some of the plants planted were:

  • Yarrow (Achillae millefolium)
  • Narrowleaf milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis)
  • Deergrass (Muhlenbergia rigens)
  • Elderberry (Sambucus caerulea)
  • California goldenrod (Solidago veluntina ssp)

These plants are crucial in supporting native pollinators such as Monarch butterflies, Pallid bats, Anna hummingbirds, and Carpenter bees. 

The garden is open to the public during normal work hours. If you are interested in more information about the garden or setting up a tour, reach out to CCRCD Watershed Program Coordinator, Erin Livernois at elivernois@calaverasrcd.org. 

Plants are sourced from Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and garden made possible by the Calaveras Band of Mi-Wuk. Additional supplies donated by Brice Station and the Tryon Family. 

 

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Riparian Hedgerow
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Native Pollinator Garden Bed
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Native Use Garden Bed
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Row of narrowleaf and showy milkweed to support Monarch Butterfly populations
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Garden bed made of natural materials being planted
The image shows a fenced area with scattered bags, dirt, and vegetation among fallen leaves.
A garden area with freshly planted seedlings, covered by a wire mesh for protection, surrounded by a dirt path.
A garden bed surrounded by branches and wooden stakes, with some leaves scattered on the soil, set against a fenced area.
The image shows a wooden fence in an area with fallen leaves and bare soil, suggesting an outdoor setting, possibly a garden or forest.
A garden bed surrounded by branches, with tools and small plants in fresh soil.