Chatfield Reservoir-Plum Creek

Plum creek is a primary tributary to the Chatfield Reservoir, a major source of water for Denver, Colorado. Urban development and increased stormwater runoff disrupted the creek’s sediment dynamic, causing streambed degradation and loss of wetlands. This project restored Plum Creek and its riparian habitat to increase water supply and protect native species. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with many partners, installed riffles to raise the streambed’s water table and planted 50,500 shrubs, 1,800 trees, 18,000 willow stakes, and 2,200 meters of willow logs. This project has also resulted in increased visitation to Chatfield State Park.