Linville Creek Restoration Project
After In-Stream Construction
Linville Creek stream restoration project after instream construction and planting the riparian buffer.
In-Stream Structures Constructed
Instream structures constructed for the Linville Creek restoration project.
After Restoration
Before restoration, Linville Creek lacked stream crossings contributing to streambank and streambed erosion.
Linville Creek
Watershed – Cove Creek
Watauga County, Vilas, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~2,500 feet
Partners:
Resource Concern/Issues:
Linville Creek was actively migrating, lacking proper dimension, pattern and profile. Additionally, it was actively eroding and lacked a sufficient riparian buffer and aquatic habitat.
Project Objectives:
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Improve water quality by reducing sediment, nutrient, organic, and inorganic loading of the stream and reduce streambank erosion
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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
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Construct rock and woody structures to provide instream habitat, stabilize streambanks and the channel bed
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Construct stream crossings to provide a travel way for people, livestock, equipment, or vehicles that will improve water quality by reducing streambank and streambed erosion
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Remove barriers to provide an opportunity for the aquatic organisms to access additional habitat and migrate up and downstream
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Establish a riparian buffer, remove invasive plant species and reestablish native plants, trees, and shrubs