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Crockett
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR STORM DRAINS FLOW?
Crockett, California, is nestled along the Carquinez Strait, a narrow tidal strait connecting the San Francisco Bay and Suisun Bay. The town's topography is defined by rolling hills and ravines, which are home to several creeks that flow down to the strait. A prominent example is Edwards Creek, which runs through Crockett Hills Regional Park. The park's Edwards Creek Trail follows this waterway, offering hikers and bikers a route through shaded ravines and wooded areas. This creek, like others in the area, is a vital part of the local watershed, providing a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Another significant waterway in the vicinity is Eckley Creek, which flows into the Carquinez Strait near the historic Eckley Pier. The area around Eckley Creek and the pier, part of the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline, recalls the region's past, with remnants of a former brickworks and grain wharf. The pier itself provides a popular spot for fishing and offers views of the surrounding bluffs and waterways. The creeks and their associated ravines not only contribute to the scenic beauty of Crockett's landscape but also serve as important ecological corridors within the East Bay park system. To the east, through a small community called Porta Costa, runs Bully Valley Creek.