Habitat Improvement Project—East Fork Mill Creek

In 1999, BCDES partnered with the Mill Creek Restoration Project and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to complete a one-mile stream restoration project.

Before	After

• Improved water quality and aquatic habitat by installing 35 rock riffles to increase aeration and provide shelter and food
• Stabilized and restored the stream bank by planting native trees, shrubs and ground cover

319 Grant Projects

BCDES obtained grant frunding for three major watershed improvement projects.

Wetland and Stream Enhancement—Upper Mill Creek

In 2000-2001, we enhanced a wetland along the Upper Mill Creek near Union Center Boulevard behind the Liz Claiborne corporate property. Our partners in this project were OKI, Schumacher Dugan and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Before	After

• Enhanced sinuosity of the stream to increase sediment deposits, creating wildlife habitat, improve aesthetics, and improve water quality by filtering pollution

Wetland Construction—East Fork Mill Creek

We constructed a small, two-acre wetland on the East Fork of the Mill Creek in 2003.

Before	After

• Filters and enhances storm waters that drain to the Mill Creek
• Provides storage for flood waters
• Provides wildlife habitat, and feeding and resting area for migratory birds

Tributary Stream Restoration—Mill Creek

In 2003-2004, we improved the streambank and stream bed on a triburary of the Mill Creek at Beckett Ridge.

Before	After

• Stablilized the stream bank and bed to minimize erosion and improve aesthetics
• Created riffles and pools to improve water quality and establish aquatic habitat