The proposed project proposes to reconnect the stream to the natural floodplain where feasible, stabilize the streambanks with in-stream fish habitat structures, and plant a minimum 35′ wide riparian forest buffer. This single project will:

* Reduce sediment and nutrient loads to improve water quality
* Increase tree canopy and native vegetation
* Cool stream temperatures
* Increase habitat for native aquatic and wildlife species
* Reconnect the floodplain to the stream corridor to mitigate flooding.

Based on data supplied by the Adapted Chesapeake Nutrient and Sediment Load Reduction Model through the Fielddoc program, this project will reduce Sediment by 575,565 lbs/yr; Nitrogen by 790 lbs/yr; and Phosphorus by 305 lbs/yr, and will directly mitigate the source of existing stream impairments, and support county, state, and federal initiatives to improve water quality and climate resiliency.

The Reuben Beiler Stream Lancaster County Conservation District Restoration Project is located along Indian Spring Run. Due to a lack of riparian buffer, failing stream crossings, and unrestricted cattle access, the stream is experiencing significant erosion issues. Approximately 3000 linear feet of the stream will be restored with a 35 ft average width riparian buffer. 3500 feet of streambank fencing and three stream crossings will be installed. The majority of the project cost will go towards construction, including fencing and tree installation. Overall, the project will stabilize the streambank, establish stream habitat, and improve water quality through natural stream channel restoration.

East Earl Township is proposing a stream restoration to 4,400 feet of Cedar Creek. The historical channel realignment and intensive agricultural practices have caused the channel to downcut into the streambed. In addition, the increase in sediment storage on the floodplain has increased erosive pressure on the channel bottom. The existing tree and plant cover is in poor condition and does not provide quality habitat or stream bank stabilization. The proposed rehabilitation will include

1. floodplain reconnection through the removal of legacy sediments with pocket wetlands to aid in nutrient capture andprocessing
2. streambank regrading, reinforcement, and stabilization to reduce sedimentloads and
3. installation of a 3-teir riparian forest buffer to reconnect the riparian rootzone with the water table for nutrient processing.

The Hickory Lane Stream and Floodplain Restoration project will target streambank stabilization, improve floodplain conditions, and restore approximately 2,700 LF of the Conoy Creek. As designed, the work will remove accumulated legacy sediment and return the stream and floodplain to a pre-European settlement condition. The stream channel will be relocated from the edge of the valley bottom and establish a braided stream channel in the center of the valley. Diverse native vegetation and wetland pockets will be established, riparian buffer expanded and protected, and existing outfalls and eroded swales will be stabilized. Funding from the Clean Water Fund will be used towards sitework elements of the project. The site work completed with this funding will include items such as floodplain and channel grading, woody debris, riprap, and log sill placement. The project will improve water quality, restore an important waterway, reduce pollutant loads, and correct a riparian corridor.

The proposed work efforts are to implement 3000+ linear feet of stream restoration/stabilization on Dellinger Run. Implementation of such a project would reduce erosion, stabilize the structure of the stream channel, and promote habitat. The restoration/stabilization will utilize a multiple Best Management Practice (BMP) approach, applying natural channel design for the understanding of restoration risk management, and the selection of Best Management Practices as described and presented by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Habitat Improvements for Trout Streams, to achieve the long-term stabilization and sediment reductions. Enhancement and management of the existing riparian buffer in the floodplain and adjacent wetlands are included to complement the restoration efforts.

The Darryl Landis Stream Restoration Project is located along Goods Run. Due to a lack of riparian buffer, misplaced rock and concrete, and ongoing urban development upstream, the stream is experiencing significant erosion issues. Approximately 1600 linear feet of the stream will be restored with a 50 ft average width riparian buffer through CREP. No streambank fencing is required because the farmer does not plan to pasture the area. Overall, the project will stabilize the streambank, establish stream habitat, install one stream crossing, and improve water quality through natural stream channel restoration.