Unnamed Tributary of Foster Creek Restoration Project
After In-Stream Construction
UT Foster Creek located in Henderson County, North Carolina after in-stream construction.
Riparian Buffer
The project team will plant a riparian buffer on UT Forster Creek after instream construction is complete.
Before Construction
Agriculture pond in Eastern North Carolina post-restoration from damage in 2016.
Unnamed Tributary of Foster Creek
Tributary of the Mills Run
Henderson County, Mills River, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~1,800 feet
Partners:
Resource Concern/Issues:
This Unnamed Tributary of Foster Creek is a headwater stream that suffered from critical erosion and incised streambanks.
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 aggravation 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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Provide an alternate watering source for livestock that includes pump and livestock pipeline to convey water to watering facilities with surrounding heavy use area protection
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Install fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream corridor to protect streambanks and streambank vegetation
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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