Mechumps Creek Restoration Project

Mechumps Creek Restoration Project

Project Team
Charles Gowan, Randolph-Macon College Ingrid Stenbjorn, Town of Ashland Josh Running and Doug Beisch, Stantec Chris Choppin, Environmental Quality Resources
Project Description

Students and faculty at Randolph-Macon spearheading planning and fundraising to complete a stream restoration project along about 1,200 feet of Mechumps Creek in Ashland, VA. This project received third place because the judges felt the involvement of students from Randolf-Macon College made this project innovative with educational value that will involve students in continued monitoring and evaluation over the long-term with over 4 years of pre and post restoration monitoring.
For more on the project click visit the folder on our google drive here.

Best Stream Restoration

This category recognizes outstanding projects in the stream corridor that are explicitly designed to enhance the function, stability, and ecosystem services of an urban stream.

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