Photo: Looking downstream from Oakland Drive. Wooded riparian vegetation on south side of creek. Lawns mown to the edge on the north side. Creek enters a wetland area after flowing past these 3-4 houses.


Portage Creek Stretch 2 Description:

  • Golfcourse with grass mown to creek banks on north side
  • Wide wooded riparian zone on south bank
  • Creek flows under Oakland Drive and along residences with mown lawns
  • Wooden sea walls and rocks stabilize banks along residences
  • Substrate very thick and sludgy at golf course
  • Golf course banks eroding, water clarity low
  • Sand and gravel substrate near residences and beyond
  • Large wetland located to the north along east side of Oakland Drive

 

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