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Project T-46-D1

Project Title: Kickapoo Creek Restoration Project - Phase I

Community and/or Species Focus: Kickapoo Creek

Goals/Objectives: 
  1. Construct 12-20 acres of wetlands within the floodplain
  2. Monitor fish populations pre-restoration and post-restoration
Achievements:
  1. ​Re-meandered stream channels were excavated and in-stream habitat was implemented
  2. The floodplain was lowered and 3.5 acres of wetlands were constructed
  3. Scheduled fish surveys twice a year for 6 sites

Project Period: 2006 - 2009
 

Principle Investigator(s): Trent Thomas (Division of Fisheries) 

 
Final Report: T-46-D1​