At a Glance

In one of the first natural bank stabilization projects undertaken by the Metropolitan Sewer District, vegetation was used in the place of riprap or gabions.

Project Description

Biohabitats was a key member of a team hired by the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District to analyze and restore a 500-foot section of Beargrass Creek near the Lakeview Condominiums. After performing an assessment of the Creek, Biohabitats developed a design concept, prepared final design documents and provided construction oversight.

The project involved stormrain channel restoration, soil bioengineering stabilization, and restoration of two acres of riparian habitat.

Details

Bioregion

Ohio River

Physiographic Province

Interior Plateau

Watershed

Beargrass Creek

Expertise Areas

Ecological Restoration, Water

Owner

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District

Location

Louisville, Kentucky, United States