WRP Repairs and Remediation

WRP Repairs and Remediation

Willow, poplar and soft maple trees have overtaken a majority of the WRP acres.  Levees become weak when tree roots and vines invade and provide a path for the water to penetrate and erode the levee.  In addition, the trees prevent 40-50 acres of duck pond from being a favorable habitat for migrating water fowl.  Thus repair and remediation is needed to gain control over the area and to provide a proper habitat for wildlife and future maintenance of the wetland.

In cooperation with the Bond County Soil and Water Conservation District and local USDA NRCS personnel, a plan of repair and remediation was prepared in 2016. Blankenship Construction was hired to assist in completing the first phase of repairs, including the removal of willows and brush from approximately 1/4 of the levees, the relocation and installation of a new water control device for the largest duck pond, and the repair of the access levee which has been damaged by flood waters.

Willow, poplar and soft maple trees have overtaken a majority of the WRP acres.  Levees become weak when tree roots and vines invade and provide a path for the water to penetrate and erode the levee.  In addition, the trees prevent 40-50 acres of duck pond from being a favorable habitat for migrating water fowl.  Thus repair and remediation is needed to gain control over the area and to provide a proper habitat for wildlife and future maintenance of the wetland.

In cooperation with the Bond County Soil and Water Conservation District and local USDA NRCS personnel, a plan of repair and remediation was prepared in 2016. Blankenship Construction was hired to assist in completing the first phase of repairs, including the removal of willows and brush from approximately 1/4 of the levees, the relocation and installation of a new water control device for the largest duck pond, and the repair of the access levee which has been damaged by flood waters.

Levee Repair

Levee Repair

Water Control

Water Control