Valley River
Stream Restoration Project
The project partners restored this section of the Valley River by regrading the streambanks, creating a bankfull bench, planting a riparian buffer, and excluding livestock from the stream.
Valley River
Valley River Watershed, Hiwassee River
Cherokee County, Murphy, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~1,100 feet
Partners:
Resource Concern/Issues:
This section of the Valley River was transporting excess sediment and nutrients. The streambanks were eroding and it lacked a riparian buffer.
Project Objectives:
Before restoration, this section of the Valley River was transporting excess sediment and nutrients. The steep streambanks were eroding and it lacked a riparian buffer
Create a bankfull bench and re-slope the banks
Install fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream corridor to protect streambanks and streambank vegetation
Plant a riparian buffer