The Alliance is moving forward on the complete removal of all sediment in the public water section of Silver Creek known as the Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond. This pond has been an impoundment for irrigation for over 100 years and has filled with legacy sediment over time. The removal of all of the sediment will ensure a healthier fishery by lowering water temperatures and creating deep water habitat for all age classes of fish. We intend to use a suction dredge that has recently been used in the watershed and is not only very efficient, but new equipment. This will ensure the project is completed quickly. We anticipate a cost of $550,000.00 and need financial support to move ahead. Our timeline is to begin right after a bridge that crosses over the pond is replaced in 2026. This is also an ambitious project, but needs to be done.
Urgent Projects!
Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond
The Alliance is moving forward on the complete removal of all sediment in the public water section of Silver Creek known as the Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond. This pond has been an impoundment for irrigation for over 100 years and has filled with legacy sediment over time. The removal of all of the sediment will ensure a healthier fishery by lowering water temperatures and creating deep water habitat for all age classes of fish. We intend to use a suction dredge that has recently been used in the watershed and is not only very efficient, but new equipment. This will ensure the project is completed quickly. We anticipate a cost of $550,000.00 and need financial support to move ahead. Our timeline is to begin right after a bridge that crosses over the pond is replaced in 2026. This is also an ambitious project, but needs to be done.
Projects for Silver Creek
Yellow Flag Iris Update
2025: We continue to monitor and treat this stubborn and invasive plant. Every year we are gaining ground on its total removal.