The stream has been draining since Monday. As it drains, we are doing everything that we can to make sure that no wildlife gets trapped by the receding waters. City of Long Beach staff, construction staff, and Nature Center volunteers have kept sharp eyes on the streambed for the telltale signs that animals may be in danger of getting stuck. A ripple on the water's surface might indicate a fish in a shallow pool. A small movement in the mud could be a crawfish working its way out. A tiny, muddy flip-flop could be a pollywog. All of these signs send the watchers reaching for their nets and buckets, to catch the animals and deliver them to the nearest lake. Hundreds of fish have been rescued, along with dozens of pollywogs, quite a few crawfish, and one turtle.
The rest of the stream water should be out by the end of the day on Friday. Then we will let the muck dry for a few days before the contractor begins taking it out. More about the muck in a future post.
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