CORONA, Calif. — A habitat rich with wildlife and plants sits behind the Prado Dam.

It’s managed and maintained by a group of biologists who work for the Orange County Water District, or OCWD. The area includes a large riparian forest and over 460 acres of wetlands. Field biologist David McMichael showed Spectrum News around the Prado Basin and shared how the team has helped an endangered bird make a comeback locally.

OCWD Natural Resources Director Dick Zembal also discusses how the wetlands clean the water flow from the Santa Ana River, removing nitrates, sediments and other things from future drinking water.