Healthy Watersheds Initiative (2021)
Knight Creek Restoration - 2021
This initial project on Knight Creek focussed on adding structure and diversity to the stream channel and banks. As the stream was dry at the time of work, the stream was relocated into back into its historical banks, excess gravels washed downstream where relocated to areas where they were previously located. To mitigate continued erosion of these banks, banks were protected with a strategically placed rock spurs, and Large-woody debris (LWD) to enhance immediate protection of banks. Large-woody debris also adds habitat enhancements for juvenile and adult fish by to providing cover, and habitat diversity/complexity. Willow were also planted along intensively along banks to enhance long term bank stability, restore riparian functionality, and provide shade and cover for fish in Knight Creek.
This project was supported through the Healthy Watersheds Initiative, which is delivered by the Real Estate Foundation of BC and Watersheds BC, with financial support from the Province of British Columbia as part of its $10-billion COVID-19 response.
