Germany Creek Road Bank Stabilization
Cowlitz County
Cowlitz County, Washington
Exeltech provided field inspection services during construction of this environmentally sensitive project to stabilize the slope above Germany Creek and provide stream enhancements to improve fish habitat. Germany Creek was destabilizing the toe of slope, threatening significant bank erosion and potential failure of the roadbed above. Work performed by the Contractor included diverting the stream flow and isolating a work area from Germany Creek, capturing aquatic species within the work area and releasing them back into the creek, excavating the streambed including bedrock, placement of riprap, and construction of two large wood debris structures to encourage pool formation and habitat complexity. The completed project provided significant improvement to both the natural and built environment.