Cameron County Conservation District
In 2020 several streambank stabilization projects were constructed in Cameron County. Today in celebration of Conservation District Week, we are taking a look at just a couple of these projects. If you would like to know more about such projects be sure to follow us on Facebook or go to our website at www.cameroncd.org
• The Petra Stabilization was a site that had a severely eroded bank of approximately 300 feet. A 100-foot long root wad reclamation and four log framed stone deflectors were installed along the bank to create habitat and turn water away from the eroded bank.
• The Morgan Stabilization consisted of a couple smaller sites within a larger property that totaled approximately 400 feet in length. Along this stretch various techniques were used to stabilize the banks and create high quality fish habitat. A log crossvane, two log framed stone deflectors, four single log deflectors and a 100– foot rootwad reclamation were installed.
• In 2018 the District installed a canoe launch in the Borough of Driftwood at the confluence of the Driftwood Branch and Bennetts Branch. Upstream on the Driftwood some erosion was occurring. This bank is approximately 300’ long and 8’ high. In 2020 the District installed a 300 foot long random log restoration. Two loads of logs were installed randomly and pinned together and rip rap was placed to stabilize the bank and hold down the logs as well. The randomness of the logs just added a diversity of pocket water against the bank and is great holding water for trout, bass and other inhabitants of the Driftwood.
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Cameron County Conservation District
Serving Cameron County since 1966.
74 East 3rd Street
Emporium, PA 15834
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