San Juan and Trabuco Creek management and herbicide use
Summary
Creek Team residents say Orange County Public Works sprays thousands of gallons of glyphosate (Roundup) in the creek twice a year with no public warning. Speakers warned of health risks, ocean contamination at Doheny Beach, and want the council to pressure the county to stop.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Orange County Public Works is planning a creek capital project of nearly $300 million, per the speakers.
Residents, beachgoers and creek wildlife if the spraying ends and the habitat is restored.
Residents near the creek, surfers and pregnant residents say they face chemical exposure now.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
Residents asked the city to demand a 'seat at the table' on Orange County's nearly $300 million creek capital project, citing thousands of gallons of herbicide applied to the creeks annually and lack of public input. Speakers proposed an independent advisory committee and formal interagency coordination.
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting - Mar 3, 2026
A creek protection advocate reported that after a town hall with Supervisor Foley, herbicide spraying in Trabuco and San Juan Creeks will stop and an oversight board will be formed.
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting - Feb 17, 2026
Creek Team residents say Orange County Public Works sprays thousands of gallons of glyphosate (Roundup) in the creek twice a year with no public warning. Speakers warned of health risks, ocean contamination at Doheny Beach, and want the council to pressure the county to stop.
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