Our streambank stabilization and restoration projects help to stabilize sewer infrastructure and enhance streambank habitats. Native plants are then installed to assist in stabilizing the soil and minimizing erosion. These native plants serve as food and shelter for birds and wildlife while also being beneficial for overall water quality.
RESTORING THE REEDY RIVER: FIGHTING EROSION
Preventing Erosion: Protecting land and keeping soil out of the water.
Improving Water Quality: Reducing sediment and pollutants in the river.
Supporting Aquatic Life: Providing stable habitats for fish and wildlife.
Protecting the River’s Future: Ensuring a thriving ecosystem for generations to come.
GEOLIFTS:
Layers of natural materials, like coir logs and live stakes, stabilize the bank.
Vegetation grows over time, creating a strong root system to hold soil in place.
ROCK VANES:
U-shaped boulders in the stream direct water flow away from the banks, reducing erosion.
They also create riffles and pools, improving aquatic habitats.
NATIVE VEGETATION:
Trees, shrubs, and grasses planted along the bank anchor the soil, prevent erosion, and regulate water temperature.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Erosion doesn’t just wash soil away—it harms water quality, damages habitats, and accelerates the river’s degradation. This project is designed to keep the Reedy River stable, clean, and vibrant.