"Moving Dirt" is a phrase used by natural resource managers that denotes a real-world, on-the-ground project that is actually implementing a management practice or pollution control measure. Friends of Wolf Run is working with a number of parties to "Move Dirt" to fix the creek. Here are a few going on in the watershed. |
Gardenside spring is within Gardenside Park. The restoration process began by clearing out invasive exotic weeds, predominately Bush Honeysuckle, Wintercreeper, Garlic Mustard and Privet. Approximately 812.5 ft² was cleared on the floodplain (towards the southeast) with an additional 625 ft² cleared on the adjacent slope (towards the northwest). Altogether, nearly 1,438 ft² of invasive species was cleared around the spring. Bush Honeysuckle stumps greater than ¾” were treated with an application of glyphosate. Once the landscape was opened up, the volunteers were able to start installing plants indigenous to Central Kentucky and could have been likely found along the site. |
Allendale Greenway, Moberly Spring Restoration |
Litter and Debris Cleanup Campaigns (Valley Park, pictured) Friends of Wolf Run in cooperation with the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood Association, Bluegrass Pride, LFUCG Parks, and Recreation, Kentucky Waterways Alliance and LFUCG Division of Parks make for a formidable foe against refuse and debris found in the creek. Teams such as this along with logistical support from LFUCG can make a significant dent in the amount of trash in a stream. This group found household items, construction/demolition debris car parts, litter and children's toys. The general rule for the clean up was: If it will rust or rot or made of rock, leave it be, if it is painted, plastic or has metal parts, pick it up. (We filled a dumptruck cleaning about 500 meters of stream) More details on cleanup events: |
Sponsored by the Lexington Environmental Council with assistance from LFUCG Division of Parks and Streets, Roads and Forestry, the Preston Spring Cleanup is organized by Roberta Burns and her husband John Walker. The group has a vision of revitalizing the springs, creating walking trails through the Valley. Preston Springs is a unique area for lexington. It is a continuation of the sinking creek that includes McConnell Springs. It is one of the few remaining stream reaches in urban lexington that is still in its natural meandering pattern. The spring can be accessed through a lot next to Puerta Del Cielo Assembly of God Church at 1935 Dunkirk Dr. The spring and creek runs into Wolf Run below Cardinal Valley Park. The entire valley is public property under the management of LFUCG Division of Parks. LFUCG Parks has developed a long range plan for the property, but for now it remains a wild stream valley right in the middle of residential/industrial lexington. |
Eastway Wetland Project
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Wolf Run Conservation Greenway Under the direction of the LFUCG Greenways Committee plans for a Wolf Run Conservation Greenway are articulated in the city's Greenway Master Plan. In the long term, continuous connections within the floodplain should be acquired to provide continuity in stormwater management and habitat. To extend the Corridor to Lane Allen Road, it is recommended that the LFUCG purchase the undeveloped floodplain upstream of the Furlong property. It is further recommended that the LFUCG place a priority on developing this Corridor as a pilot project to demonstrate the success of proper floodplain management and a multi-functional greenway system.
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Tree Planting Project: Lafayette Parkway, Southbend Drive and Clay's Mill Greenway In order to shade the creek, help control runoff and filter pollutants, Friends of Wolf Run is working with the LFUCG Division of Streets, Roads and Forests, Wilson's Nursery, Picadome Neighborhood Association and a committee of area residents on a tree planting campaign along a channelized section of the stream. |
Link to information on other stream restoration projects in the region
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