This site has one cut-through in an ox-bow and one bank erosion. This will become a cut-through in time if not attended to.
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Streambank Erosion |
Gabion Baskets to stop erosion |
The Watershed will be using Gabion Baskets on this site. These are 3'x3'x9' baskets filled with rock. This project has the materials in place: 200 CuYds of rock, and the Gabion Baskets ready to begin in the Spring of 2008 when the Buffalo Creek and the weather permits.
Update: Project started summer 2008. Gabion Baskets put in place and filled with rock. Completed in mid-August. Property owner very satisfied. More information and photos to follow. Project partners:
- Jim Sondergaard
- BCWD
Contractor:
- Olsen and Son Sondergaard Site 2
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| Cut-through in ox-bow |
Gabion Baskets to stop cut-through
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