Stream rehabilitation projects can help protect our streams from pollution and improve habitat both in and along the stream banks. Non-point source pollution such as siltation from eroding banks and increased nitrate levels from fertilizer runoff and livestock negatively impacts wildlife and increases costs to treat drinking water. Best management practices such as riparian buffers, stream bank fencing, and agricultural crossings are just some solutions we can utilize to help keep streams protected from non-point source pollution. Habitat structures for fish and other aquatic organisms also helps to support stream ecosystems and wildlife populations. 

If you own land along a stream that could benefit from some of these projects, contact the Conservation District!
There is government funding available for stream rehabilitation for streams meeting required criteria. 

Streambank and stream structures

Streambank fencing

To schedule a site visit to your stream and to be added to our project list for potential grant funding, please contact our Watershed Specialist, Brittney Hartzell, at (570) 317-9491 or brittney.hartzell@columbiaccd.org