East Gallatin River Streambank Restoration

KC Harvey restored approximately 4,000 feet of steep eroding banks on the East Gallatin River near Manhattan, Montana, using bioengineering techniques including coir encapsulated soil lifts.  Banks were planted with over 15,000 willow sprigs harvested on site and 720 small/medium containerized native shrubs and trees to restore riparian vegetation and habitat.  Work included site characterization and surveying, design, permitting, construction and contractor management. Additional planting, seeding and weed control is ongoing.

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