Watershed Management Report, John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, California.
Moore C. 2006. Watershed Management Report, John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, California.. Natural Resource Technical Report. NPS/SFANNRTR—2006/022
The John Muir National Historic Site (JOMU) was established in 1964 as a public national memorial to John Muir in recognition of his efforts as a “preservationist and a crusader for national parks and reservations.” The principal cultural resource and visitor attraction at JOMU is the wood-frame Strentzel home where John Muir and his family once resided. Additional components of the cultural scene include the Martinez Adobe House, small orchards representative of the once-sprawling farming operation, and the natural scenery of Mt. Wanda. The Mt. Wanda parcel of JOMU complements these key values by adding a notable natural resource that is linked to the site’s cultural and historic theme, is relatively unspoiled in natural character, protects and supplements the cultural/historical landscape, and offers opportunities for public enjoyment and scientific study. This report is a guide for the Strentzel watershed and uplands of Mt. Wanda, California. It addresses most of the land under the stewardship of John Muir National Historic Site, as well as some adjacent private land.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Moore, Chad
- Date of Issue
- 2006-12
- Units
- JOMU , NRSS , SFAN
- Keywords
- Flooding, streamflow, water quality, water resources, watershed management