CASE STUDY:
Buffalo Grove, IL:
Buffalo Creek Erosion Control
Provide streambank stabilization improvements along 3000 feet of Buffalo
Creek within the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Minimize inconvenience to
golfers by performing the stabilization work during the golf off-season.
Preserve and protect the plant and wildlife in and around the creek,
during and after construction.
Solution
Severe erosion areas were identified and prioritized for streambank stabilization.
The streambank stabilization techniques utilized were based on bioengineering
principles. Improvements included stone toe, A-Jacks, articulated concrete blocks
and biologs all combined with native vegetation. Riprap was used around exposed
bridge structures. The project design included methods to save existing trees
and greens. This project was funded through the Illinois First program.
Baxter & Woodman assisted the Village in obtaining additional grants through
the Soil and Water Conservation District of Lake County.
Buffalo Grove, IL:
Buffalo Creek Erosion Control
Background
The Village of Buffalo Grove was experiencing severe erosion along
Buffalo Creek. What was once a 5 foot wide channel, the Buffalo Creek had
widened to over 20 feet from many years of soil erosion. The channel was
beginning to encroach on the safety of golfers near tees, greens, and
fairways of the Buffalo Grove Golf Course.
Provide streambank stabilization improvements along 3000 feet of Buffalo
Creek within the Buffalo Grove Golf Course. Minimize inconvenience to
golfers by performing the stabilization work during the golf off-season.
Preserve and protect the plant and wildlife in and around the creek,
during and after construction.
Solution
Severe erosion areas were identified and prioritized for streambank stabilization.
The streambank stabilization techniques utilized were based on bioengineering
principles. Improvements included stone toe, A-Jacks, articulated concrete blocks
and biologs all combined with native vegetation. Riprap was used around exposed
bridge structures. The project design included methods to save existing trees
and greens. This project was funded through the Illinois First program.
Baxter & Woodman assisted the Village in obtaining additional grants through
the Soil and Water Conservation District of Lake County.
Results
The project was recognized for its successful implementation of a wide variety
of streambank stabilization techniques with an APWA Project of the Year Award.
(Less than $2 million, Environment category for the Lake County APWA branch)
©2008 Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers
The project was recognized for its successful implementation of a wide variety of streambank stabilization techniques with an APWA Project of the Year Award. (Less than $2 million, Environment category for the Lake County APWA branch)
