Grassy Creek Restoration Project
Instream structures constructed to stabilize Grassy Creek and create aquatic habitat.
Grassy Creek
Tributary of the Yadkin River
Surry County, Pilot Mountain State Park, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~4,500 feet
Partners:
Resource Concern/Issues:
Grassy Creek experienced severely eroding, down-cut streambanks. At several points, the streambanks were as much as 10 feet tall and volatile. Although the water quality was good, Grassy Creek transported too much sediment due to significant erosion.
The Grassy Creek at Pilot Mountain State Park during instream construction of the restoration project.
Project Objectives:
Improve water quality by reducing sediment, nutrient, organic, and inorganic loading of the stream and reduce streambank erosion
Stabilize the stream reach to prevent further aggradation or degradation by providing an improved dimension, pattern and/or profile that will improve sediment transport, and manage surface waters and groundwater levels in floodplains, riparian areas, and wetlands
Construct rock and woody structures to provide instream habitat, stabilize streambanks and the channel bed
Restore and stabilize streambanks
Establish a riparian buffer, remove invasive plant species and reestablish native plants, trees, and shrubs
Establish a riparian buffer, remove invasive plant species and reestablish native plants, trees, and shrubs