This project is stream restoration within private property and is financed by the Kentucky FeesIn-Lieu-Of (FILO) program. Stream restoration includes grading and earthwork to create new stream channels, as well as to stabilize existing stream channels. Grading and shaping may also occur within the floodplains adjacent to project streams to facilitate the storage and/or transport of floodwaters. The proposed stream restoration design for Whites Creek includes earthwork to create a stable channel of appropriate dimensions, with some adjustment of channel pattern. The design will create a channel profile with a diversity of habitat types (i.e., riffle, runs, pools, and glides). Additionally, in-stream structures such as rock riffles, rock and wood riffles, rock toe, toe wood, in-stream woody habitat, and boulder clusters will be installed throughout the project reach to stabilize the constructed pattern and profile, protect stream banks, and create diverse in-stream habitat. Similarly, the project tributaries of Whites Creek will be restored through excavation of more stable channels and floodplain and installation of in-stream structures such as rock riffles, rock and wood riffles, rock steps, log steps, and rock and log A-vanes. The work consists of the restoration of approximately 9,348 linear feet of stream.
