Restore at least 2 acres of riparian area through removal of invasive plant species, reinforce vulnerable streambank sections with native trees and perennials and continue to engage a group of volunteers and youth in meaningful environmental stewardship on Crayfish Creek in Georgia. The project will continue previous work, restoring 1,000 linear feet of streambank, planting 200 native trees and engaging 150 volunteers.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust
Project Title: Community Restoration of Crayfish Creek (GA)
Organization:
Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy
Project ID:
1301.23.078890
Description:
Award Amount:
$50000.00
Location:
Crayfish Creek is a heavily impaired urban tributary of the Chattahoochee River located near the City of Sugar Hill and Buford, GA (34.123741, -84.092131). The project site is 2.5 miles downstream from Buford Dam, in an area representing significant recreational industry for the region.