Restoration Methods   Remove invasive and non-native brush, trees and weeds.   Revegetate 2-acres of streambed and banks with seed     >  Introduce five to seven thousand, one to two year old native plants of approximately 40 species using only local genotypes as approved by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.     >  Divide and install existing populations of riverbank sedge (Carex emoryii) along the streambank.     >  Rely upon native “volunteers” such as goldenrod, marsh milkweed and asters from existing on-site seeds and populations to supplement plant and seed installations.   Allow the stream to re-meander naturally.   Introduce prescribed burns and herbicide application. Click image for larger version and photo data Brush removed from the stream corridor is stacked into piles to be burned. Click image for larger version and photo data Professional restoration crews burn the brush piles. Click image for larger version and photo data Blue flag (Iris virginica) is hand planted along the streambanks to add diversity to the restoration of the stream corridor and revitalize habitat. Click image for larger version and photo data Native volunteer species such as this swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) return to the stream corridor. Return to Streambank Erosion Control