I wanted to share the good news about a major restoration project for
Beargrass Creek in Louisville, KY. I live in the Germantown neighborhood
and Joe Creason Park, The Louisville Nature Center, and the Beargrass Creek
State Nature Preserve are my regular birding locations. Imagine my delight
when I read this article!
In brief:
The project aims to restore 620 acres and nearly nine miles of streams,
wetlands and floodplains. Army Corps Project Manager Laura Mattingly says
the plan encompasses 12 sites where they’ll improve instream habitat,
re-sculpt waterways, add wetlands, take out stream barriers, remove
invasive species and add more native plants. “In addition to the
restoration actions, we propose the addition of a boat ramp, trails and
trail enhancements, an outdoor classroom and *bird watching areas*,”
Mattingly said.
https://wfpl.org/beargrass-creek-restoration-project-reaches-major-milestone/
Sherry Hurley
Jefferson County
