Renowned fish biologist Peter Moyle of Davis will lead a tour of Putah Creek from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday as a benefit for the Putah Creek Council.

The group will stop at numerous sites along Putah Creek between the Davis area and Monticello Dam, learning about fish habitat, in-stream channel restoration, the effects of dams and water diversions, and the outlook for the creek’s wild salmon runs. The tour also will visit a research team demonstrating several fish surveying methods.

Moyle is a professor of fish biology in the UCD department of wildlife, fish and conservation biology. He has been studying the ecology and conservation of freshwater and estuarine fishes in California for more than 40 years, and his extensive research on the native fish of Putah Creek were instrumental in protecting the creek’s flows.

Sandwiches and drinks will be provided for lunch as part of the tour. Tickets are $45 for Putah Creek Council members and $50 for the public and are available at http://www.putahcreekcouncil.org. Those unable to register online may call Katherine Holmes at (530) 753-5592.

Participants should be prepared to share rides or leave their cars until the group’s return. They are advised to wear sturdy shoes, bring sunscreen, water and a sun hat, and be prepared for a series of short walks along the creek.

The Putah Creek Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Putah Creek.

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A UC Davis student holds a native Sacramento sucker during a recent Putah Creek fish survey. Amber Manfree/Courtesy photo

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Male prickly sculpin build the nest and guard the eggs until they hatch. They are common inhabitants of Putah Creek. Ken Davis/Courtesy photo

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Constructed rock weirs have improved fish habitat on Putah Creek. Rich Marovich/Courtesy photo

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