Join HR Green's Logan Gilbertsen P.E., CFM, as he presents "Green Infrastructure Long Term Stream Restoration Efforts Along Woods Creek" during IStorm.
The Woods Creek Watershed-Based Plan was approved by the Illinois EPA in 2013. Since then, numerous stream and wetland restoration projects have been designed and implemented and are undergoing long-term maintenance. Logan's presentation will focus on the success of this watershed-based plan, which has resulted in nearly the entire length of the Woods Creek corridor being restored.
Two Illinois communities are home to much of the 8.6 square mile watershed. The Village of Lake in the Hills and the Village of Algonquin, Illinois have both adopted a stance that water quality improvements within the watershed are a priority. Both have implemented physical stream, wetland, and riparian corridor improvements along Woods Creek and its tributaries. These projects range from bank stabilization improvements and stream alignment modifications to reintroduce meanders, pool and riffle installations, cross vane weirs, invasive brush management, and wetland enhancements.
Additionally, Logan will discuss funding through the EPA's Section 319(h) program for two previously constructed reaches (Reach 10 & 11), review two reaches that are currently under construction (Reach 6 & 7), and introduce an additional reach (Reach 8) which is currently under design and permitting. The presentation will summarize the restoration efforts overall, how long-term maintenance is being managed, and provide an update on the current construction and designs underway.
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