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Marsh Run

Location: Franklin County, Ohio. View location map
Construction: Summer 1999

Overview of the Problem

Marsh Run had become an unattractive, entrenched and unstable drainage channel at the center of a busy city park. As a result of floodplain filling and channel straightening, the stream had downcut 3 feet and was evolving from a G to an F stream type.

Restoration Solution

The goals of the project were to restore floodplain access, stabilize the bed and banks, and enhance aquatic habitat. This project involved a Priority 2 restoration that converted a G/F to a C stream type. The floodplain was excavated and riffle grade controls were used to raise the channel invert. The channel pattern was also adjusted to improve stream alignment with a bridge crossing.


Entrenched Channel atStart of Construction (June 2000)	After Restoration (July 2000)

Project Contacts

Steve Phillips, Oxbow River & Stream Restoration, Inc.

Additional Details

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Marsh Run

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