Kagawong River - KAG-160
The restoration of KAG-160 was part of an extensive three-site project along the Kagawong River, downstream of Bridal Veil Falls. The other sites that lay immediately downstream are KAG-169 and KAG-170. In regards to KAG-160, considerable erosion had occurred over the years along the left bank, widening the channel. This site was designated as a High Priority site. Also, a side channel had formed, splitting the flow and creating a large island. Furthermore, there was a notable lack of tree cover near the banks, which is of course important when it comes to fish habitat. Plenty of volunteers of all ages came out to help plant trees and shrubs for a good 3 solid days; an effort greatly appreciated by both the construction crew and us at Streams!
On top of bio-engineered restoration efforts there is also an art-piece placed along the bank of site 160 (one of three along this year's Kagawong River sites), through a partnership with 4elements Living Arts and their current resident artist, Michael Belmore. The solid granite carving by Michael has been well received by the community and tourists alike and has been completed and situated along the walking path for all to view and experience!
Total accomplishments include:
•Enhanced 701.5 m2 of riparian habitat
• Repaired 841.5 m² aquatic in-stream fish habitat
•Planted 642 shrubs
•Planted 411 cedar trees
•Planted 191 conifer trees from Ken Pearce (MASC)
•Installed 9 in-stream boulders to create 1 vortex weir
•Installed 72 in-stream boulders
•Installed 23 root wads
•Installed 1 wing deflector
•Improved river center and river edges (pools & root wads)
On top of bio-engineered restoration efforts there is also an art-piece placed along the bank of site 160 (one of three along this year's Kagawong River sites), through a partnership with 4elements Living Arts and their current resident artist, Michael Belmore. The solid granite carving by Michael has been well received by the community and tourists alike and has been completed and situated along the walking path for all to view and experience!
Total accomplishments include:
•Enhanced 701.5 m2 of riparian habitat
• Repaired 841.5 m² aquatic in-stream fish habitat
•Planted 642 shrubs
•Planted 411 cedar trees
•Planted 191 conifer trees from Ken Pearce (MASC)
•Installed 9 in-stream boulders to create 1 vortex weir
•Installed 72 in-stream boulders
•Installed 23 root wads
•Installed 1 wing deflector
•Improved river center and river edges (pools & root wads)