Foley
Wolf Creek Restoration
PURPOSE
This project is designed to improve watershed functions through a holistic watershed restoration project that includes stream and floodplain restoration and stormwater management in a degraded stream system. Wolf Creek exhibits urban land use impacts characterized by elevated nutrients, sedimentation increased hydrologic flashiness, altered morphology and a shift to less species richness and tolerant biotic assemblages. Historical and current land uses have impacted the stream integrity of Wolf Creek. The channel was straightened decreasing sinuosity and is deeply incised with little to no access to the historical flood plain contributing to poor habitat diversity. This project will implement a natural stream channel design and floodplain restoration project from construction to completion.