Breaching Roy's Dam along San Geronimo Creek will be an important step toward restoring this watershed and its threatened salmon. Babbitt will visit Geronimo Creek, a major tributary of the Lagunitas Creek near Woodacre, CA, joining Trout Unlimited, the National Park Service and the California State Park Service in breaching Roy's Dam. Roy's Dam, for example, was built in the early 1920's. The role of many of these structures needs to be reassessed, especially those that have an obvious and adverse effect on our rivers and threatened and endangered species. At Noon, Babbitt will officially begin the demolition of Roy's Dam by wielding a jackhammer against the dam.
All events are open to the media and public.
Babbitt will be available for additional media interview after the event. To reach San Geronimo Golf Course from San Francisco, take 101 North across Golden Gate Bridge then take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Northwest to San Geronimo Golf Course.