Construction on the Reedy Creek Stream Restoration Project is almost complete

Reedy Creek construction is now 98% complete. Crews are planting native trees to shade the stream and provide habitat for animals. Surveyors are collecting data to map the newly constructed streams. Below is a before and after photo of Reedy Creek, which is the main creek of the project. Stay tuned for more progress updates!

 

Reedy Creek_before-after

70% of construction has been completed on the Reedy Creek Stream Restoration Project

Construction is now 70% complete! Check out the below before and after photo series of Buckleigh Branch and Upper Hood Branch.

 

Buckleigh Branch_before-after

 

Upper Hood_before-after

Stream construction is approximately 60% complete at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve

Construction on the Reedy Creek Stream Restoration Project is approximately 60% complete. The following streams have been constructed and seeded with grasses:

  • Upper Sassafras Creek
  • Sassafras Creek
  • Buckleigh Branch
  • Hodges Branch
  • Grier Branch
  • Upper Hood Creek
  • Hood Creek Reach 1
  • South Fork

Construction will continue through the winter. Trees will be planted in the floodplain during the winter. Please check out the interactive map for a few pictures of completed construction.