Installing in-stream structures and restoring riparian vegetation along Foster Creek can increase plant success, increase water retention, reduce creek-bank erosion, and create habitat for waterfowl and muskrats.
Foster Creek Challenges
Many banks along Foster Creek are severely eroded, leading to increased stream channelization, speed of water flow, and reduced areas for riparian wildlife habitat.
Restoration Efforts
FCCD is increasing areas of riparian planting along Foster Creek. Native plantings of dogwood, wild rose, and willow stabilize the bank and will provide future wildlife habitat.
Riparian Plant Regeneration
Process-Based Restoration structures like this Beaver Dam Analog slow water flow and encourage pooling, allowing essential riparian vegetation not only to survive, but to grow strong and flourish.
Wildlife Habitat
Our wildlife cameras along Foster Creek captured this image of a muskrat and two ducks enjoying increased vegetation and higher water levels along the creek.
