Red Clay Dam Phase III: Stream Restoration at Failed Red Clay Dam and Partner Prioritization
This project is planned in the Skunk Creek subwatershed, which empties into the turbidity impaired Nemadji River. The goal of the project will restore the stream and stabilize the bank where a 30 year old sediment retention structure failed, releasing sediment into the Nemadji Watershed. In addition, remaining structures within the watershed will be prioritized and a discussion between land owners and permitting organizations will be initiated. This project will prevent an estimated 80 tons of sediment from annually entering into the Nemadji River.
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Marcey Westrick
80 tons of sediment/year
This project was completed as proposed, resulting in an annual reduction of 179 lbs of phosphorus and 156 tons per year of sediment (TSS).
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS