Canoas Creek (Fresno County, California)

Canoas Creek is a stream located in Fresno County, California. It is a tributary of the San Joaquin River, contributing to the river's watershed within the central San Joaquin Valley. Canoas Creek originates in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east and flows generally west and southwest across the valley floor before joining the San Joaquin River.

The creek's flow is seasonal, with higher flows during the winter and spring months due to rainfall and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada. During the summer and fall, flows are significantly reduced, and portions of the creek may dry up completely.

Land use along Canoas Creek primarily consists of agriculture. Water from the creek and its associated groundwater basins is used for irrigation of crops such as almonds, grapes, and cotton.

The creek's ecosystem supports various plant and animal species, although its natural state has been altered by agricultural development and water management practices. Conservation efforts aim to balance agricultural needs with the preservation and restoration of riparian habitats along the creek.