Stream restoration project started

[J.A. Veil]

A week ago, I wrote about a new stream restoration project that was being started in my community. http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/srrk...n-project.html

The first few photos below show the seriously eroded stream bed before the project started. Last Monday the work began. I walked over this morning to see the progress and was impressed at what they have done so far. They laid a pipe through through the bottom of the canyon section, then began filling in with many dump truck loads of sand.

There is a thick layer of bark mulch on top of the sand to allow the heavy trucks to back down the hill to unload. Once the filling is completed, they plan to construct a series of terraces, then plant them with aquatic and woodland plants.

While I was walking the site this morning, I met Keith Underwood, who is managing the project. He told me that in a few weeks they could use volunteers to help plant the terraces. I hope a few SRRKC brethren can help out when we get to that point. I will keep you informed.

This project affects drainage leading to Clements Creek, on the south shore of the Severn.

[J.A. Veil]

More photos.

[J.P. Williams]

Great posts, John. Thanks. Please do keep us posted.

Best, JPW