Buffalo Creek Watershed

Soil Loss (tons/acre/year)

Forest 0.000167

Pasture 0.012498

Rowcrops 8.33187

This data is based on a model that incorporates the erosion potential, the average monthly stream flow (taken at 12 guage stations), and the land cover type.

Spruce Run Disturbances

Little Buffalo Disturbances

Erosion Potential Based on Bank Angle

Water Chemistry Data of Buffalo Creek’s Tributaries

June 2005

Water Chemistry Data of Buffalo Creek’s Tributaries

July 2005

Buffalo Creek Water Chemistry

Spring 2005 (03/21/05)

Buffalo Creek Water Chemistry

May 2005

Buffalo Creek Water Chemistry

June 2005

Possible Restoration Projects:

Engineered J-Hook

Possible Restoration Projects:

Planting Riparian Buffers…

Could Turn This…

Into This!

Why are Buffers So Important?