Approximately 1,000 cubic yards of sediment was dredged from an existing pond and the stream channel was restored. Two detention ponds were retrofitted to improve water quality and establish a functioning biological system. Dredging services were donated by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

1. Government Center
Stormwater 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.

3. 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

4. After Construction

5. The fabricated geotextile bags or geo “socks”

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

7. Pond Dredging
Dredged 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.