- Published: 27 September 2017
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Chagrin River Watershed Partners restored a wetland and two streams in 2017, partnering with Cleveland Metroparks at Manakiki Golf Course in the City of Willoughby Hills and the City of Wickliffe at Green Ridge Golf Course to demonstrate how recreation and restoration go hand in hand. We received $178,000 in funding from the USEPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to improve water quality in the Deer Creek/Gully Brook watershed, which drains to the Chagrin River. By reducing flooding and erosion issues, this project not only improves water quality and habitat, but leads to less maintenance issues at the golf course. This means more enjoyable playtime for everyone!
Manakiki Golf Course Wetland and Stream Restoration
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This graphic visualization shows the expected outcome of the wetland restoration project as native vegetation matures. |
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Before: severe streambank erosion and poor floodplain access |
After: natural channel design with contoured banks, in-stream grade control riffles, and riparian plantings |
Green Ridge Golf Course Stream Restoration
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Before: Incised streambank with concrete blocks and poor riparian cover | After: Streambank stabilized using natural bio-engineering approach |