Unnamed Tributary to Little Fisher Creek
Stream Restoration Project

 
 

The project team install instream stream structures and planted a riparian buffer to stabilize UT Little Fisher Creek.

UT of Little Fisher

Tributary of the Fisher River
Surry County, Dobson, NC
Status: Complete
Stream Restored: ~1,600 feet

Partners:

Resource Concern/Issues:

Prior to restoration UT Little Fisher Creek’s streambanks were high, unstable, and eroding.

The Unnamed Tributary to Little Fisher Creek suffered from severe erosion and incised streambanks. Its dimension, pattern, and profile prevent it from adequately transporting sediment.  Additionally, its streambanks were steep and severely eroded. 

Project Objectives:

  • Improve water quality by reducing sediment, organic, and inorganic loading of the stream and reduce streambank erosion

  • Stabilize the stream reach to prevent further aggradation or degradation by providing an improved dimension, pattern and/or profile that will improve sediment transport, and manage surface waters and groundwater levels in floodplains, riparian areas, and wetlands

  • Construct rock and woody structures to provide instream habitat, stabilize streambanks and the channel bed

  • Establish a riparian buffer, remove invasive plant species and reestablish native plants, trees, and shrubs

  • Provide an alternate watering source for livestock that includes a pump and pipeline to convey water to watering facilities with surrounding heavy use area protection

  • Install fencing to restrict livestock access to the stream corridor to protect streambanks and streambank vegetation

  • Construct  stream crossings to provide a travel way for people, livestock, equipment, or vehicles that will improve water quality by reducing streambank and streambed erosion