August 17, Ninemile Creek

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On August 17th, 2013 we headed to Ninemile Creek, a tributary of the Wolf River. Extremely heavy cover of alder brush on over three quarters of a mile stream length was cut and placed into designated areas to narrow and increase the currents, flushing out silt and exposing gravel bottom substrate. The improved flows help maintain cooler water temperatures in the watershed area. There was a TREMENDOUS turnout of 35 TU members from Green Bay, Wolf River and Oconto River Chapters, possibly the largest crew in our history.

Where's the creek?

Where’s the creek?

It’s over there hiding in the bushes

It’s over there hiding in the bushes

Where's that confounded creek!

Where’s that confounded creek!

There's the water

There’s the water

Many hands lighten the load

Many hands lighten the load

Brush to side for bundles

Brush to side for bundles

Good progress on long stretch

Good progress on long stretch

Adrian and son stake out territory

Adrian and son stake out territory

Bundles ready for tie down

Bundles ready for tie down

Bundles tips help form proper thalweg (flow)

Bundles tips help form proper thalweg (flow)

An effective crew's work comes to an end

An effective crew’s work comes to an end

Dennis makes a final check of work site

Dennis makes a final check of work site

Beneficial results

Beneficial results

A well deserved lunch

A well deserved lunch