Streambank Stabilization Projects
Streambank stabilization has been a key component in the reduction of sediment entering our water supply reservoirs. The coordination between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) (Watershed Management Section), the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) (Division of Conservation), and the Kansas Water Office (KWO) have utilized the strengths, responsibilities, and resources of each agency to accomplish streambank protection work. In order to complete projects in the most efficient and cost effective manner, the inter-agency team operates from a pooled funding system. Funds available through agency programs for streambank protection projects are targeted to priority areas and administered by this group. The Kansas Forest Service (KFS), Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT), local conservation districts (CD), and local Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) groups continue to be essential to the success of this process.
Streambank stabilization efforts are currently being concentrated in three high priority watersheds, the Big Blue and Little Blue Rivers above Tuttle Creek Lake, the Delaware River above Perry Lake, and the Cottonwood and Neosho Rivers above John Redmond Reservoir. Past efforts have included implementation projects across the state, including within the Smoky Hill-Saline watershed. It is estimated the streambank stabilization projects implemented to date will prevent just over 880,000 tons of sediment from entering the associated downstream reservoirs each year.
Click the below Project Pages to read more about each particular priority watershed:
Streambank Stabilization Interactive Map
The Story Map to the left helps to explain the efforts and projects within the State of Kansas through an interactive map. It highlights key facts and components of streambank stabilization projects, including an explanation of the approach and process developed by the state inter-agency streambank team.
To learn more please scroll through the Story Map
Proceedings
Timeline
A general timeline for project implementation is included below. Implementation of sites within the priority watersheds continue as part of the inter-agency team’s ongoing implementation schedule.
Planning/Pre-Design Phase:
- Contact associated landowners based on priority site list
- Conduct pre-design site visits with Design Consultant
- Finalize site list for available funding
- Request cost estimates for Survey, Design and Construction Oversight
Preliminary Design Phase:
- Secure landowner commitment
- Initiate contract for Survey, Design and Construction Oversight
- Conduct Survey and Design
- Present draft designs to landowners
Final Design Phase:
- Submit permit applications (KDHE, KDA-DWR, KDWPT, USACE)
- Release RFP for Construction
- Hold Pre-Bid Meeting
- Identify successful construction contractors and initiate contracts
Construction Phase:
- Issue Notice to Proceed for Construction
- Construction of Streambank projects
- Checkout and final report of completed construction projects
Funding
In order to complete projects in the most efficient and cost effective manner, the group has adopted a “pooled funding” concept. Funds available through agency programs for streambank stabilization projects are targeted to priority areas and administered by this group. The KFS, KDWPT, local conservation districts, and local WRAPS groups are also important to the success of this process.
Interactive Streambank Assessment Map
Version for use on mobile devices
Streambank Erosion Assessments
Streambank Assessment Fact Sheet
Below are the completed assessments, updated as completed:
- Cheney Reservoir Watershed, June 2011
- Clinton Lake Watershed, March 2011
- Council Grove Lake Watershed, July 2017
- El Dorado Lake Watershed, June 2011
- Elk City Lake Watershed, July 2011
- Fall River Lake Watershed, January 2011
- Hillsdale Lake Watershed, July 2011
- John Redmond Reservoir Watershed, March 2017
- Lovewell Reservoir Watershed, February 2017
- Lower Arkansas River Basin, October 2012
- Melvern Reservoir Watershed, March 2017
- Milford Reservoir Watershed, March 2017
- Perry Reservoir Watershed, May 2017
- Pomona Reservoir Watershed, July 2011
- South Fork Big Nemaha River Watershed, March 2011
- Toronto Reservoir Watershed, July 2011
- Tuttle Creek Watershed, March 2017
- Walnut River Watershed, June 2012
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