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Restoration of Seneca River Oxbows

Restoration of Seneca River Oxbows. Restoration Ecology Case Study Ethan Cox Kyle Rodgers. Maps of Area. The River Scars are beside the baseball field, across from the club fields, beside the practice football field, and near the indoor track. Current View of the Area. Problem Statement.

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Restoration of Seneca River Oxbows

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  1. Restoration of Seneca River Oxbows Restoration Ecology Case Study Ethan Cox Kyle Rodgers

  2. Maps of Area The River Scars are beside the baseball field, across from the club fields, beside the practice football field, and near the indoor track.

  3. Current View of the Area

  4. Problem Statement • Currently stormwater from several parking lots drains into unattractive ponds with limited ecological integrity • This area could be transformed into a wetland • Ecologically valuable habitat for wildlife species • Functional stormwater treatment site

  5. History of the Area • Historically, this area was a part of the Seneca River. • When Lake Hartwell was created, the river was cut off, leaving these pieces of the rivers as oxbows.

  6. Historical Map

  7. Proposed Solution • Our proposed solution to convert these river scars to a lake/wetland system for the treatment of stormwater from parking lots • We would also create a boardwalk across the length of the wetland for education and community involvement

  8. Wetland cell Oxbow Lake Underground pipe Outflow Project Schematic

  9. Reference Site The reference site is a wetland on Clemson University’s property that is located adjacent to Dyke Road and Fort Rutledge. This is an emergent freshwater wetland.

  10. Project Goals • Provide treatment of stormwater runoff from surrounding parking lots • Stormwater is currently piped directly into the ponds from the parking lots • Improve water quality • Increase University’s commitment to sustainability • Create wetland habitat to compensate for losses elsewhere in watershed • Wetland conversion leading to a major decline in amount of wetland habitat present • Engage the public and educate the community on the importance of wetlands • Create boardwalk with information panels • Create educational benefits for Clemson University • Provide outdoor classroom for students

  11. Projected Cost

  12. Questions?

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