Kids Creek is on the state impaired waters list. Too much storm water caused sediment to fill the creek, and narrow banks led to flooding whenever it rained. The water had nowhere to go but up and over.
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay has spent 15 years improving these conditions. Team Elmer’s was hired to restore a section of Kids Creek to its natural, and functioning, state. One problem was no flood plain relief. Our job was to remove the excess sediment and expand the flood plain to create a natural storage area for excess storm water.
So why does this matter? Restoration has aided in water quality for the entire watershed. The natural fish and insect habitat was being covered by sediment, hindering the ecosystem from working as it should. With this restoration, insects and fish could return to Kids Creek. The community can enjoy an oasis in the city and learn to create a balance between urban life and a healthy stream.
Watch the process and learn more about why this project matters!
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