Standing on the Winter Rd. bridge looking
south downstream along Bilston Creek just before work on
the project started. On the left side the winter flood
waters erode the bank away, which is fine sand. This
material then is sent downstream to clog gravel spawning
beds. Originally this site meandered but as a flood
control project initiated by the Ministry of Highways the
stream channel was dreadged down and straightened,
exposing the loose sand. Much of the Reed Canary Grass in
the photo is floating on the water, having had the sand
originally around the roots washed away. Though the grass
overhangs provide shade to fish in the area during
summer, the overall effect is to reduce successfull
spawning possibilities. |
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