Rancho Cañada Floodplain

Timeline

2025

June 2025

Phase 1 construction begins – mobilization and initial site setup

Summer 2025

Demolition of existing golf course structures and cart paths

Summer 2025

Major excavation begins – removal of 150,000+ cubic yards of soil from western floodplain

Late Summer 2025

Riprap removal and installation of river crossing infrastructure

Early Fall 2025

Backwater channels and alcoves created in Phase 1 area

Fall 2025

First major plantings – native plants installed in western floodplain

Late Fall 2025

Seeding and mulching of disturbed upland areas

Winter 2025-26

Natural establishment period as plants take root

2026

Spring 2026

First growing season monitoring and adaptive management

Early Summer 2026

Phase 2 site preparation and eastern area mobilization

Summer 2026

New pedestrian bridge construction – 260-foot span installation

Summer 2026

Phase 2 excavation of eastern floodplain and remaining areas

Fall 2026

Final revegetation and habitat feature installation – native plants installed in eastern floodplain

Late Fall 2026

Trail network and signage installation

Winter 2026-27

System integration and final stabilization

2027

Spring 2027

Major project construction completed – all areas accessible to public

Early Summer 2027

Minor excavation to connect river flows to newly restored areas

Fall 2027

Minor plantings

Fall 2027

Completion of Project construction