Foss Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Foss Creek |
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 Location of the mouth of Foss Creek in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Sonoma |
| Municipality | Healdsburg |
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| Main source | Tulip Court, Healdsburg 38°37′36″N 122°52′16″W / 38.62667°N 122.87111°W |
| River mouth | West Slough south of Healdsburg 102 ft (31 m) 38°36′12″N 122°52′08″W / 38.60333°N 122.86889°W |
Foss Creek is a small stream in California, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It gets its water from rain. This makes it a "rain-fed watercourse." Foss Creek is considered a smaller stream that flows into the larger Russian River.
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About Foss Creek
Foss Creek travels through the city of Healdsburg. It starts in the northern part of the city. The creek then flows south. It eventually joins Dry Creek. This meeting point is close to the U.S. 101 highway.
Foss Creek's Journey
As Foss Creek flows, it goes under many streets. It also passes under railway lines. The railroad tracks often run next to the creek. In some places, the creek even flows under Healdsburg Avenue.
The creek helps manage water from the city. It carries away extra water, especially when it rains a lot. This helps to reduce the risk of flooding in the city.
Famous Neighbors
Foss Creek flows past two well-known places. These are the Simi Winery and the Seghesio Winery. Both are famous for making Sonoma County wine.
How Foss Creek Got Its Name
Foss Creek is named after a man named Al Foss. He was an engineer who loved airplanes. Al Foss spent his summers near the Klamath River. He helped bring steelhead trout back to parts of that river. Because of his efforts, a section of the Klamath River was named "Foss Riffles." Foss Creek was also named in his honor.
Protecting Foss Creek
Around Foss Creek, there are special areas called wetlands. These wetlands are very important for nature. They are home to many plants and animals. Because they are so important, people are working to protect and restore them.
Community Restoration Project
One important effort is the Foss Creek Community Restoration Project. This project aims to bring back native plants to the creek and its surrounding areas. Native plants are those that naturally grow there. The project also removes plants that are not native and can harm the local environment. By doing this, they make the area a better home for local wildlife.
Foss Creek and Flooding
Foss Creek usually helps with water runoff. But sometimes, there is too much rain. In December 2014, a big storm hit the area. It rained about 8.4 inches (210 mm) in just 24 hours. This was a huge amount of rain.
The 2014 Flood
During this storm, Foss Creek overflowed its banks. This means the water went beyond the creek's usual edges. Parts of downtown Healdsburg were flooded. The city hall had to close. Cars were covered in water up to their windows. About 150 businesses were affected by the flood. Two dozen businesses had water damage inside their buildings.
