Time-lapse: Restoring Wancopin Creek stream
In this episode, we take you to the heart of Wancopin creek restoration project, specifically focusing on the Confluence of Tributary 1 and the main stem of Wancopin. Our team designed the project to manage water flow at a controlled rate, ensuring the grade behind the creek is maintained effectively throughout the process.
The restoration journey begins with thorough surveying of the creek to assess the necessary changes. Once we have the survey data, we proceed with removing the designated trees from the area. Following this, the old channel is backfilled, and we set up a clean water pump to manage the water flow. After the water is removed, we begin filling the channel with dirt to reshape it according to the new design.
Next, we cut the proposed new channel to match the desired format and start adding a bed riffle mix. This mixture, consisting of stones, spines, and sand, is carefully selected to ensure it remains stable over time. Once the bed riffle mix reaches the proposed elevation, we move on to reinforcing the banks with core matting, which is securely staked into place using large wooden stakes. This process continues downstream until the entire project is complete, restoring the creek to a healthy and sustainable state.
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