On August 30, 2012, PAN was awarded $180,957 by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to implement a stream restoration project in the headwaters of the Wolf Creek Watershed.

Milestones Schedule

The proposed stream restoration project aims to restore a headwater tributary running through three adjoining parcels using natural stream design techniques (referred to as Nolen parcel, Amick parcel, Cottle parcel). PAN has partnered with Baker Engineering to develop plans for the restoration.  In March of this year, Baker completed a preliminary engineering report (PER) for the project area and developed a conceptual design for restoring the stream. The project will involve restoring 600 ft. of stream back to an open channel, connecting the stream channel to appropriately sized culverts, and connecting the stream to the original tributary. The restoration project will reduce the frequency of flooding events, improve drainage through the adjoining parcels and restore stream functionality.

• Nolen parcel: Restore 200 ft. of stream back to an open channel. Connect stream channel to appropriately sized culvert running under Rogers St. New culvert will be provided by the DOH.
• Amick parcel: Use appropriately sized culverts running through property to handle stream flow and connect with new culvert at Rogers St.
• Cottle parcel: Restore 200 ft. of stream back to an open channel and connect to original tributary drainage.

Preparing this proposal has not been an easy task, and will involve many partners. Currently all property owners are interested in a long-term solution.  A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by all properties owners involved. This partnership, combined with resources from the Department of Environmental Protection, will produce a cost effective project that is managed by experienced agencies.  The project will be coordinated with West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Non-Point Source Program, the West Virginia Division of Highways (District Nine) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.