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Flat Rock CreekLocation: Defiance County, Ohio. View location map Overview of the Problem The project was initiated in order to relocate and reduce the length of 2919 ft of stream (reduced to 1825 ft) so that a Meijers store could be constructed on the property. The stream was dominated by glide/pool structure and had poor aquatic habitat features. There were no other known problems with the stream prior to this project. Restoration Solution Relocation of the stream. Installation of: Steps/pools, Vortex rock weirs, Riffle/pool structure, Meanders (i.e., created sinuosity). Floodplain area planted and/or seeded with numerous species of trees, grasses and forbs for soil stability and wildlife habitat enhancement.
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