Erosion Remediation Work on the Fenton River
Erosion Remediation Work on the Fenton River
On Friday, 9/16, TU will be doing the first phase of an
erosion remediation project on the Fenton River just above the Gurleyville
Grist Mill. We plan to anchor a tree or
two in a washed out section of the bank.
After Christmas, we plan to collect some discarded Christmas trees which
we fill in around the anchored tree sometime in the spring. This will create the basis of a brush mat
that will later fill in naturally with sand and silt washing down the river
which will build up over time to create a new section of bank to replace the
washout. At some point, we hope to be
able to do a tree planting once the bank has been restored.
This work will actually be led by Jeff Yates (National
Volunteer Operations Director) and a couple of other TU National members,
utilizing a grip hoist to anchor the trees.
We are inviting all chapter members to come out and observe to see how
this process is carried out. While Jeff
and his team can likely handle the job, feel free to bring your waders and work
gloves just in case an extra hand is needed.
We are looking to learn how to do this restoration so that we can be
able to do it again in other locations.
Jeff and his team will be on site early to scope out the
site, plan their approach and set up the equipment. Actual work likely to begin between 830 and
900, so you should plan to arrive by 830 or so if you don’t want to miss
anything.
Hope to see you there.