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The plight of Compton Creek

James Alamillo, a spokesman for Heal the Bay, explores Compton Creek near the 710 Freeway. In preparation for flood season, Los Angeles County bulldozes along the creek every fall, driving out wildlife.

James Alamillo (Cq), 40, a Heal the Bay activist, explores Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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Bulldozers dredge Compton Creek under on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.

Bulldozers dredge Compton Creek under on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Mosquito fish and a plant flourish in Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.

Mosquito fish and a plant flourish in Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

James Alamillo (Cq), 40, a Heal the Bay activist, explores Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.

James Alamillo (Cq), 40, a Heal the Bay activist, explores Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Out There -- Compton Creek bulldozing

A rabbit flees bulldozers plowing along Compton Creek in preparation for flood season.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

James Alamillo (Cq), 40, a Heal the Bay activist, explores Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.

James Alamillo (Cq), 40, a Heal the Bay activist, explores Compton Creek under Freeway 710 on September 23, 2009, in Long Beach.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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