Dilcey Creek Restoration Initiative

In partnership with the Athens Country Club, the Trinity Basin Conservation Foundation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Biology Department of Trinity Valley Community College is pursuing options to restore Dilcey Creek to a more natural state. Urban growth upstream and creek modification over several decades (channelization, restriction through culverts, concrete lining, over mowing and removal of vegetation) has created an unnatural condition that has eliminated wildlife and plant habitats and caused severe erosion downstream, bank slumping, and creek bed undercutting. The sediment dislodged by erosion has caused excessive silting downstream in the country club creek and lakes. These conditions will continue to deteriorate over time if measures are not taken to correct the problems. Possible strategies to restoring the creek are being pursued, including seeking grant support and wetland mitigation. Benefits of creek restoration include providing a natural learning laboratory for the college, campus beautification, protection of our environment, and restoring wildlife habitat.

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