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Batten Kill Floodplain and Riparian Buffer Restoration

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Installation of riparian buffer zones and in-stream structures provide improved river dynamics, have increased trout populations, and flood resiliency.

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“RIVERWOOD IS GOOD”

Riparian Buffer Zones

Cover & Shelter Structures

Better River Dynamics

Wooded Banks

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Erosion of banks leads to wide shallow flow

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WE NEED MORE TREES ALONG RIVERS AND THIER THE BANKS

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  • Trees on the banks will eventually fall into the river. These trees enhance flood resiliency, lessen erosion and filter runoff.

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Utley Brook Wetland Restoration

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  • Strong partnerships get the job done!
    • Town of Landgrove
    • Private Landowners
    • Southwest Vermont Trout Unlimited
    • Batten Kill Watershed Alliance
    • Bennington County Conservation District

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It’s amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets the credit.�Thank you to all the partners!�

  • Private landowners.
  • Watershed municipal governments.
  • Green Mountain National Forest & U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
  • VT Fish & Wildlife Dept. & NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
  • Clearwater, Adirondack, & Southwest Vermont Trout Unlimited.
  • The Orvis Company.
  • Trout and Salmon Foundation.
  • Batten Kill Watershed Alliance
  • Bennington County Conservation District.
  • Bennington County Regional Commission.
  • Boy Scouts of America.
  • Burr and Burton Academy.

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PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ALLIANCE OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO SUPPORT OUR WORK – THANK YOU!

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Basic Member $30 Supporting Member $50 Sustaining Member $100

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BKWA, P.O. Box 734

Arlington, VT 05250

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www.bkwa.org