The Alliance is moving forward with the complete removal of accumulated sediment from the public water section of Silver Creek known as the Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond. This pond has served as an irrigation impoundment for more than 100 years and has gradually filled with legacy sediment. Removing all sediment will improve fishery health by reducing water temperatures and restoring deep-water habitat suitable for all age classes of fish.
The project will utilize a suction dredge that has been successfully used elsewhere in the watershed. This modern, highly efficient equipment will allow the work to be completed safely and expeditiously. The anticipated project cost is $750,000, and financial support is needed to move forward.
Construction is planned to begin immediately following the replacement of the bridge that crosses the pond, scheduled for 2026. While ambitious, this project represents a necessary and important investment in the long-term health of Silver Creek.
Urgent Projects!
Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond
The Alliance is moving forward with the complete removal of accumulated sediment from the public water section of Silver Creek known as the Kilpatrick/Purdy Pond. This pond has served as an irrigation impoundment for more than 100 years and has gradually filled with legacy sediment. Removing all sediment will improve fishery health by reducing water temperatures and restoring deep-water habitat suitable for all age classes of fish.
The project will utilize a suction dredge that has been successfully used elsewhere in the watershed. This modern, highly efficient equipment will allow the work to be completed safely and expeditiously. The anticipated project cost is $750,000, and financial support is needed to move forward.
Construction is planned to begin immediately following the replacement of the bridge that crosses the pond, scheduled for 2026. While ambitious, this project represents a necessary and important investment in the long-term health of Silver Creek.
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