Lamberton Drive Tributary: The Lamberton Drive Tributary Stream Restoration project begins at the end of Yeatman Parkway and terminates at the end of Lamberton Drive. The project is designed to address unstable streambanks that have been degrading from the urbanized impacts of stormwater runoff. The unstable streambanks contribute significant sediment, which impairs the aquatic habitat conditions of
Lamberton Drive Tributary and Northwest Branch. Enhancing habitat conditions and reducing sediment contributions will ultimately improve the resources conditions of the tributary. Project construction is nearing completion and revegetation of access points and design areas will occur early spring.

The following projects address the same problems stated above - streambank erosion and habitat loss.

Lockridge Drive Tributary: The Lockridge Drive Tributary project involved streambank stabilization, stormdrain outfall improvements, erosion control (along the trail head), installation of a stormdrain to collect excess water off Lockridge Drive (excess water was causing extensive trail erosion) and amphibian habitat improvement (located at the confluence with Lockridge Drive Tributary and Northwest Branch). The amphibian habitat improvement will provide additional spring breeding habitat for frog and salamanders.

Northwest Branch (below Old Randolph Road to directly below pedestrian trail bridge): The Northwest Branch project involved habitat creation and stabilization of severe erosion along Northwest Branch. The sediment contributions in Northwest Branch are fouling the habitat necessary for resident fish and aquatic insects. The upstream section of the project, located below the Old Randolph Road Bridge, is designed to improve habitat for resident fish. Downstream areas primarily involve stabilization with added habitat creation at some locations. The area has been replanted.

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