The Blackland Research and Extension Center Water Science Laboratory is monitoring the NRCS restoration and sediment reduction efforts in Fort Hood's Shoal Creek watershed. Fred Schrank of the NRCS Gatesville office is directing a conservation project that includes contour sub-soiling to increase water percolation and installing rock structures across eroded channels to reduce sediment loss. Photos taken April and May, 2002
Aerial photo showing contour sub-soil work and rock structures constructed to reduce runoff.
June Wolfe and Fred Schrank (NRCS) discuss restoration of the Shoal Creek Watershed and benefits of mulching program:
Former tank trail and the resulting erosion (the source of the water in this photo is sub-surface):
Rock structure, designed to reduce runoff flow and provide tank crossing, the top of the down-slope structure (elevation) is the same as the base of the up-slope structure. Plans are underway to construct additional crossing structures midway between all existing ones to further reduce loss of sediment.
Water captured upslope from rock structure on Shoal Creek; many of these areas are receiving recharge from sub-surface flow in addition to runoff:
Fort Hood Home Page
Data Summary Pages:
- Shoal Creek Sediment Loss Data
- Fort Hood Grab Sample Data Summary
- Fort Hood Storm Water Sample Data Summary
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Project Leaders:
Project Co-Leader: |
Dr. Dennis Hoffman (TAES) Dr. Wes Rosenthal (TAES) |
May 17, 2002
Dennis Hoffman, Project Leader