~ LAKES ~
LAKE ST. CATHERINE WATERSHED ACTION PLAN
2020 - 2021
Poultney / Wells, VT
Client:
Poultney Mettowee Natural Resources Conservation District
Project Summary:
- Water quality improvement projects throughout the watershed were identified and prioritized for the development of the Lake St Catherine lake watershed action plan (LWAP).
- Conceptual designs were developed for six priority stormwater projects, including regenerative stormwater basins and bioretention basins.
- In 2020-2021, five of the projects were constructed through collaboration between project partners.
Bioretention basin at Wells Lakeside Park on Little Lake.
Implementation of a regenerative stormwater conveyance downstream of a stormwater outfall in a steep setting along Lake St. Catherine.
LAKE DUNMORE & FERN LAKE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
2020 - 2023
Salisbury / Leicester, VT
Client:
Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association
Project Summary:
- Lake watershed action plan (LWAP) for Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake identified 7 high priority projects within the watershed.
- Final design and implementation of bioretention basins, swale improvements, and native plantings along the shoreline of the Magoon Fish and Wildlife Boat Launch.
- Final design and implementation of bioengineering shoreline stabilization and constructed wetland feature in Branbury State Park.
Constructed bioretention basin and stabilized overflow at the Magoon Fish and Wildlife Boat Launch.
Constructed bioengineering shoreline stabilization at Branbury State Park.
ELFIN LAKE EROSION REDUCTION DESIGN & PERMITTING
2022 - 2023
Wallingford, VT
Client:
Town of Wallingford
Project Summary:
- Topographic survey of the site and surrounding area
- Wetland delineations around the site
- Conceptual level alternatives analysis for Town and public input to address the stormwater issues creating erosion of the beach area
- Final (100%) construction plans and specifications for the chosen alternative, including bioretention basins, swale stabilization, and native planting areas
- Preparation of request for bid documents and solicitation of contractor bids
- Construction oversight to ensure the project was built to plan
Design plans and landscape sketch (by Greenleaf Design) of the proposed bioretention basins and planting plan.
Recently constructed and stabilized bioretention basins and stepping stones at Elfin Lake.
LAKE EDEN WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
2022 - 2024
Eden, VT
Client:
Lamoille County Conservation District
Project Summary:
- A lake watershed action plan (LWAP) for Lake Eden identified 5 high- priority projects within the watershed.
- Final design and implementation of a bioretention basin at the Eden Recreation Area.
- Final design and implementation of gully stabilization off Griggs Road.
- Final design and implementation of stone lined stormwater feature at the VT Fish and Wildlife boat launch.
- Final design of 3 stream crossings on Backshore Drive.
Constructed bioretention basin at the Eden Recreation Area.
Constructed gully stabilization off Griggs Road.
FAIRFIELD POND LAKE WATERSHED ACTION PLAN
2022 - 2024
Fairfield, VT
Client:
Friends of Northern Lake Champlain
Project Summary:
- A lake watershed action plan (LWAP) was completed in partnership with the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain (FNLC) and the Fairfield Pond Association.
- The LWAP identified 35 problem areas including floodplain restoration, stormwater treatment, shoreline erosion, buffer planting opportunities, agricultural management, and recommendations for a Lake Wise assessment.
- Five high-priority projects were developed to the 30% conceptual design, with two projects being advanced towards implementation.
Fairfield Pond during the LWAP boat tour.
Large paved area at Town Beach draining to a repeat gully erosion site. FEA developed a conceptual design to stabilize the erosion while maintaining recreational and maintenance access to the beach.