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Stream Restoration of Cobbs Creek at Marshall Road

Intro
The restoration of Cobbs Creek at Marshall Road removed stream impairments and helped to restore ecological resources. The undertaking also acted as a pilot project for future endeavors.
Project Description

The stream restoration of Cobbs Creek at Marshall Road served as a pilot project for habitat restoration, stream bank stabilization, natural channel design, water quality improvement, and infrastructure protection. The project mitigated the impacts of urban runoff and non-point source pollution as well as restored native vegetation to the riparian corridor to enhance bank stability. Because of these improvements, the likelihood of further stream erosion and exposure of sanitary sewage infrastructure has been reduced.

The stream restoration of Cobbs Creek at Marshall Road served as a pilot project for habitat restoration, stream bank stabilization, natural channel design, water quality improvement, and infrastructure protection. The project mitigated the impacts of urban runoff and non-point source pollution as well as restored native vegetation to the riparian corridor to enhance bank stability. Because of these improvements, the likelihood of further stream erosion and exposure of sanitary sewage infrastructure has been reduced.

The stream restoration of Cobbs Creek at Marshall Road served as a pilot project for habitat restoration, stream bank stabilization, natural channel design, water quality improvement, and infrastructure protection. The project mitigated the impacts of urban runoff and non-point source pollution as well as restored native vegetation to the riparian corridor to enhance bank stability. Because of these improvements, the likelihood of further stream erosion and exposure of sanitary sewage infrastructure has been reduced.

Watershed Issues Addressed
Degraded Waterways

Location

LatLon
39.9573,-75.24895
Watershed
Address
Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Lead Agency
Philadelphia Water Department
Partners
Academy of Natural Sciences
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center
Delaware River Basin Commission
Fairmount Park Commission
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Army Corps of Engineers
City of Philadelphia
Status
Complete

Tools Employed

riparian vegetation
channel dimensions
reinforced streambanks