Stream Restoration Talk July 5, 2012

Stable streams that meander through wooded areas in and near neighborhoods help create attractive communities, and provide important habitat to various flora and fauna. However, a stable stream is hard to find in developed areas and restoration/stabilization efforts can be complicated.

Stream restoration can be expensive and often may take years before the benefits are visible. Prince William has completed several significant restorations and more are planned. How are streams selected for restoration? What are the goals? Tom Dombrowski, Environmental Engineer with PWC Watershed Management, will talk about the basic concepts and techniques of stream restoration projects, including criteria for selecting restoration sites and evaluating goal success. Sponsored by Prince William Conservation Alliance.