Fisher River Park

Stream Restoration Project

Severely eroded streambanks at Fisher River Park prior to the restoration project.

Fisher River Park
Surry County, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~1,700 feet

Partners:

Clean Water Management Trust Fund
Surry County
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration
North State Environmental

Resource Concern/Issues:

Invasive species
Degraded riparian buffers
Active erosion
Project is located downstream of drinking water intake

Project Objectives:

Stabilize streambanks
Reduce severe bank erosion
Provide stable dimensions, pattern and profile
Improve aquatic habitat