Those lucky enough to have a stream on their property know it can become a mixed blessing. Over time, changing stream conditions may bring erosion and related problems. Fortunately, there are methods to reverse a streamâs demise and bring it back to being a natural asset once more.
Two Penn State Extension specialists â Tyler Groh, an assistant research professor and watershed management specialist, and Danielle Rhea, a water resources educator in Jefferson County â conducted a webinar about stream issues during the virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show last week.
They reviewed how a healthy stream can develop eroded banks, with soil from the property turning into sediment swept away downstream. More importantly, they described ways to avoid or correct these concerns.