In Greene County, the Soil & Water Conservation District has always had a strong involvement with stream resources. With steep mountainous slopes and runoff events characterized by intense short duration rainfall, the streams in the Western portion of the county are frequently subjected to both small and large scale floods and the damage they bring. Whether it is a flood mitigation project with FEMA/SEMO, a stream restoration project for water quality benefits or assistance to streamside landowners with erosion problems, a significant portion of the Districts work load is related to streams.
Since 1995, the District's activities related to stream restoration and management have greatly increased in both number and scope due to New York City Watershed protection issues. Whereas in the past our projects focused on the "site" level, we have now moved towards developing broader, more comprehensive stream corridor management plans with the goal of restoring natural stability to larger stream reaches. Our programs have adopted the use of the Rosgen Stream classification System, and we integrate the principle of natural channel design in our restoration work.
Use the following links to learn more about specific stream management and restoration projects currently underway at the District, or to find information on stream classification, assessment and design.
GCSWCD conducts many of our programs in partnership with the NYCDEP Stream Management Program.
