San Luis Obispo Creek

Location: San Luis Obispo, California

Size: 600 feet (two city blocks)

Began: 1963, constriction started 1999

Completed: Early 21st Century

Inspiration: Flood relief Create downtown amenity

Responsible Entity: •  the downtown merchants •  Santa Lucia Group, LLC •  City of San Luis Obispo, CA •  Don Funk

Cost $100,000

Broad St. Bridge

Eroding Banks

San Luis Obispo Creek 1998

1999

Nipomo Street Bridge

Existing Rock Retaining Wall

Boulder weir under construction

Temporary coffer dam

Temporary diversion pipe