Quite a bit more of the engineered structure became evident today as base logs and cross-members were extended farther downstream. At the upper end, more slash, cobbles, and logs were packed into the […]
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Milk Creek Project: Live Willows Added
Work today consisted of beginning to build up the roughness of the structure, because more friction means less erosive energy for flowing water. This design begins with base logs, on top of which […]
Milk Creek Project: Making the Turn
More logs were placed today and we started to make the turn to follow the course of the stream. In the photos below, you’ll find a few that show the roots lined up. […]
Milk Creek Project: Base Log Layer
Today the crew made great strides toward installing the base layer of logs in the large engineered log jam. Trunks with roots attached were placed so the root wads will add roughness to […]
Milk Creek Project: First Logs Placed!
Today (Monday, August 27, 2012) the contractor placed the first logs on the mudstone stream bottom. As we build the engineered log jam, logs with roots still attached will be placed on top […]
Milk Creek Project: Mobilization (gallery)
Our contractor — Aquatic Contracting, LLC — arrived on Thursday, August 23, 2012 to begin mobilizing equipment, hauling wood, and establishing sediment control practices.
