Galloway Creek

Galloway Creek, a tributary to the impaired Clinton River in Michigan, provides cold-water base flows that support trout species. Development led to a straightened, degraded, and disconnected creek that runs through a golf course. This project restored floodplain connectivity, improved geomorphic stability, and built in-stream habitat for fish species and aquatic wildlife. Log and gravel riffles were added to the stream to restore its profile and floodplain connection. Two stream crossings were replaced with wider box culverts to handle flood events. This project reduces local flooding risk, increasing nearby property values. The restored creek will increase fish populations and improved recreational opportunities.