Friar's Creek;
A Central Texas Urban Stream
Rehabilitation Study
Dennis Hoffman and Wesley Rosenthal
Blackland Research and Extension Center
Temple Texas
Abstract:
A Central
Texas watershed (Friar’s Creek) near Temple has been selected to evaluate
rural/urban interfaces. Friar’s Creek is an urbanized watershed (approximate
area: 10 sq mi) where parts of the stream have been channelized to handle
increased runoff and erosion from urban development.
This watershed represents an opportunity to install and demonstrate
natural vegetation and wetland areas to help reduce runoff and erosion from
urbanized areas. The impact of the
project will affect 68 acres along the creek.
Coordination,
Roles, and Responsibilities
Participating
organizations and agencies along with their roles in this project include:
· TAES - Project lead, project coordination, water quantity monitoring, demonstrations and technology transfer.
·
Baylor
University - Assist with
demonstrations, technical assistance, technology transfer and education.
·
City of Temple – Assist with
technical assistance, technology transfer and education.
Demonstration Activities
Temple Rotary Disc Park
April 2005
Channel Shaping
Re-Shaping
Re-seeding
Protection
Establishing bank toe
Planting Wetland Species
April 14, 2005