Projects

This project restored an eroded stream channel of a Rock Creek tributary. First the stream channel was regraded to handle the increased flows that have resulted in the creek from the recent conversion of forested areas to large scale commercial developments. The increase in impervious surfaces such as parking lots and buildings near this stream has increased peak flows in this tributary, leading to problems with erosion.

After the channel was regraded, flow controlling rock check dams and vanes were added to slow the flow of stormwater. The project area was then seeded with native grasses and wildflowers and planted with aquatic plants.