2016 SRWW Riparian Corridor Enhancement Project
Post date: Jul 18, 2016 9:39:49 PM
The Salt River Watershed Watch was recently awarded a generous grant for a project to plant trees, shrubs and grasses in riparian areas to improve water quality. The SRWW has committed to plant 1000-2000 trees, shrubs, and grasses in riparian areas as a way to improve water quality. We will focus on Breckinridge, Bullitt, Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby Counties where we have the highest concentration of volunteers, but we will consider working anywhere in the basin. The project is designed to raise awareness of the importance of the riparian zone, and the important part it plays in water quality.
We are looking to you, our faithful volunteers to help in implementing this mini-grant. Opportunities to participate in the project are open to all SRWW volunteers and include:
- Identifying riparian planting sites
- Participating in training
- Volunteering for site prep and tree planting
More information will follow via email and be posted to this website. The grant application is posted below. Steve Perry, SRWW volunteer is the Project Manager. Steve can be reached at sperry40055@att.net
UPDATE: The project was completed in March 2017. SRWW volunteers and project partners planted 1500 trees, 500 shrubs and 300 grasses/sedges and forbs on 4 sites. Project documents, including the final report are available below. We are planning to work with project partners to continue this project in the future.