Wetland Profiles are snapshots of wetland condition synthesizing biological, physical, and land use characteristics for the major wetlands in the Morro Bay Watershed. Presented in tabular form, the profiles are not intended to be in-depth, detailed analyses. Sources are referenced next to each entry and annotated citations are provided at the end of each profile. Wetland Profile Categories identifies the general objective and type of information sought for each category.

ACCESS WETLAND PROFILES

• Chorro Creek
• Chumash Creek
• Dairy Creek
• Los Osos Creek
• Morro Bay
• Morro Bay Salt Marsh
• Pennington Creek
• San Bernardo Creek
• San Luisito Creek
• Sweet Springs
• Walters Creek
• Warden Creek
• Warden Lake

SOURCES
Descriptive documents, government reports, and scientific studies containing targeted wetland information were collected from university and public libraries, science and technology databases, and the Internet. The information provided in the Wetland Profiles varies among wetlands due to the heterogeneity of the source material. Studies were carried out for different reasons at different spatial and temporal scales. Some provide data describing the hydrology, water quality, and plant and animal species of the entire wetland while others focus on a particular sub-habitat or species; some describe data collected over several years of consistent sampling, others report on a single survey. These differences were exhibited both within a single wetland and among wetlands. The Wetland Profiles for the less prominent wetlands within the Morro Bay Watershed are less comprehensive due to the lack of available information.

Disclaimer
The Wetland Profiles are not suitable for any regulatory purpose, and should not be the basis for any determination relating to the natural resource characteristics of any particular site or geographic area as well as impact assessment or mitigation. Please read the CCWGIS Disclaimer for more details.