Government CenterStormwater Project Summary

Approximately 1,000 cubic yards of sediment was dredged from the existing pond and the stream channel was restored. Two detention

ponds were retrofitted to improve water quality and to establish a functioning biological system.

Dredging services were donated by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Government Center Stream Restoration Before & After

Restoration of 1,000 linear feet of an unnamed tributary of Difficult Run for water quality improvements and ecological function of the stream corridor.

before construction after construction

After Construction

The fabricated geotextile bags or geo “socks”

Once full with the dredged material and in place, the geo textile bag raises the stream bed.

Pond DredgingDredged 800 to 1000 cubic yards of sediment from the existing pond and pumped it into geotubes placed in the stream. Dredging services donated by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.