Water Quality and Ecology Research : Little Topashaw Creek

The Little Topashaw Creek Stream Corridor Rehabilitation Project emphasized the use of large woody debris and biotechnical techniques for stream restoration. Research projects included collection of data on water quality, fish, macroinvertebrates, vascular plants, geomorphology, and hydrology. This effort was part of the DEC Project, and was cooperative effort among the DEC partners: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the USDA-NRCS and the USDA-ARS National Sedimentation Laboratory. Joining in the effort were cooperating landowners and scientists from other institutions.

Construction of large wood structure in Little Topashaw Creek, July 2000

Major objectives
Project description
Summary of findings
Reports and downloadable end products
ARS News about Little Topashaw Creek

For more information, contact Dr. Doug Shields, project director.