Our restoration objective was to restore a stable stream channel and enhance aquatic habitat. Pre-existing site conditions consisted of grass monoculture, a high cut bank with lateral erosion rates exceeding 5 feet per year. Approximately 1000 cubic yards of bank materials were eroding from this site annually.

The project solution utilized root wads, tree revetments, live branch layering, rock weirs and veins, and revegetation of the riparian zone. Revegetation included organic soil amendments, short term stabilization and erosion controls, native grasses, wildflowers and herbaceous plants, willow and dogwood species understory and native hardwood canopy.

Oxbow River & Stream Restoration Inc.'s responsibilities included site survey and evaluation, design and construction drawings, specifications and permits, cost estimates, construction management, and installation of the various bioengineering techniques.