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Willow Creek BDAs and Wet Mowing Phase 2
Region: Northeastern
ID: 5322
Project Status: Completed
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2022
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Final Methods
Anabranch solutions designed a plan to be implemented in Willow Creek for river restoration using Low Tech river restoration techniques. A crew of 6 people from Anabranch Solutions were contracted to complete the construction of 39 new structures and the reinforcement of 6 existing structures. A hydraulic post pounder was used to place 6 foot posts in the stream and locally sourced vegetation was used to weave a structure in place between the posts. Wet mowing of 150 acres was completed Fall 2021 by a private contractor. The adjacent areas that would normally be part of the functioning floodplain were targeted to reduce competition for species responding to raising the water table in these areas. Wet mowing was performed with a three-point attachment mower on a tractor that has spray nozzles on the cutting blades to treat the vegetation with herbicide while it is being mowed.
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Project Narrative
BDA structures are designed to help raise the water table in the riparian area and reconnect with the natural floodplain. The treatment of upland undesirable species will reduce competition with native species that are responding to the rising water table.
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Future Management
River restoration is an ongoing effort in the Willow Creek area. Future projects have been proposed to continue restoration efforts and maintain structures that have been completed. Upland wet mow areas will be monitored for a shift in plant species and may need to be re-treated to further reduce competition while the area rehabs.
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Pat Rainbolt
Submitted Time
08/25/2022 12:25:05
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