Case Study

Headwaters Restoration Project – Lyman Woods Natural Area

Stream Restoration Engineering Services completed for the Lyman Woods Headwaters Restoration Project included natural channel design for 1,800 linear feet of stream channel along with 35 acres of riparian restoration. LWC provided Fluvial Geomorphic Evaluations, Stream Restoration Design Engineering Plans, Details, Specifications, Cost Estimates, and Construction Observation, as well as assistance with Permitting, Bid Documents, Contractor Selection, and Maintenance Inspection services. Project Management, Riparian and Wetland Restoration was provided by Planning Resources, Inc. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses were provided by Patrick Engineering, Inc. with review by LWC. We observed construction by Conservation Land Stewardship. Unique stream restoration techniques included restoration of the degraded channel profile. Being a natural area, large woody debris was incorporated into the channel design for aquatic habitat diversity. The project increased the protection of historic oak trees at the site. Also, state threatened and endangered wetland sedge species immediately downstream of the stream project were monitored and protected throughout the process.