The restoration of Kiefer Creek in Castlewood State Park is designed to improved stream health and address erosion issues. The Foundation chose to support this project partly due to its location in the Meramec River watershed, at a park accessible to and favored by the Public.
Improvements were made on the streambank in order to create a gradual slope. Soon after vegetation is established and the creek can accommodate more water flow without losing land.
Improvements made to Kiefer Creek stream bank to create a more gradual slope
Kiefer Creek before stabilization and rehabilitation. Increasing amounts of land loss, and erosion were caused by the steep slope of the streambank.
