In the design of ball fields at AC Reynolds High School the piping of a stream could not be avoided so, mitigation was necessary.  The off-site restoration site was located at the Cane Creek Middle School on Gravel Creek, a tributary to Cane Creek.  The scope of work included locating the mitigation site, a natural stream design, securing of Clean Water Act 401 and 404 permits, the stream restoration/construction, and post-construction monitoring.  The restoration site was located on a stream that had been channelized for agricultural reasons.  The design included the re-creation of a C4b stream with the correct meander pattern,  step-pool habitat, and the planting of riparian vegetation.  The long-term stabilization of this site was achieved by re-establishing the riparian root system. Such species as American Sycamore, Buttonbush, Dog Hobble, Silky Dogwood and Virginia Sweetspire were planted at this site.  This project also included the installation of a fence for cattle control and the installation of a water trough.

Services Offered:  Stream Restoration Design, Permitting, Construction, Planting and Monitoring; Erosion Control Design and Installation

“As the contractor for the stream mitigation project at Cane Creek Middle School, you and your staff have demonstrated outstanding performance, including, but not limited to, a timely installation, adherence to the budget and compliance with the construction documents.

The project is complete with the exception of the plantings, which will not be installed until the acceptable planting season, and thus far I have found your attitude and willingness to satisfy Buncombe County Schools outstanding. 

The mitigation design, which you also performed on this project, appears to meet all requirements for a successful project.  I look forward to the balance of work and wish you well with other upcoming projects.  With your excellent handle on stream issues, I would welcome your input and participation on any similar work for Buncombe County Schools.” Marshall B. Roberts, AIA, Director of Facilities Management, Buncombe County, Asheville, NC

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